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Managing the heat wave with diabetes

July 3, 2020 by Dr. Michael Sarin

Summer is the season that so many of us look forward to. But hot weather can pose a number of problems for people living with diabetes.

Simple tips to make your pizza healthier

Who doesn’t love a delicious pizza once in a while. But with diabetes, the kind of pizza you eat can make all the difference in preventing a blood sugar spike and subsequent crash that will leave you regretting your meal choice.

You can eat very well using the plate method

Learn how to use the plate method to make meal planning with diabetes easy and help loved ones reach their blood glucose level targets.

How do I know if I have prediabetes?

When you have prediabetes, you’re at much greater risk of getting type 2 diabetes too, along with other diabetes-related health conditions such as heart disease and stroke.

7 things you need to know about diabetes and heart health

If you have diabetes, it’s important to pay attention to your heart health. Heart disease is a common complication of diabetes. In fact, people with diabetes are 3 times more likely to die of heart disease compared to those who don’t have diabetes. The good news is that there are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk.

Easy homemade applesauce

The success of making applesauce lies in two factors: the apple itself and the pureeing tool you use. Choose a soft-fleshed and very sweet apple. McIntosh apples are generally the best for applesauce. However, sometimes they can be bland and impart a brownish (as opposed to pink) colour. Taste the apple before investing in 5 pounds and an hour or so of work.

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