Diabetes Nutrition Articles

At a Glance: Multivitamin and Mineral Supplements

Let's face it - it's hard to eat the recommended servings of fruits, vegetables and whole grains every day (think USDA Food Pyramid). And even if you do, you still might fall short in

Counting Carbohydrates for Your Diabetes Diet

If you have Diabetes, counting carbohydrates can help you choose what and how much to eat when planning your meals. There are three main sources of energy in food: protein, fat and carbohydrates

The Skinny on Sugar Substitutes and Diabetes

You've heard of them all: Sweet 'n' Low, NutraSweet, Equal, Splenda, and now Truvia, SweetLeaf and PureVia. They are all artificial sweeteners, or sugar substitutes, but are they

Hydrate for Your Health

Drinking water is vital to your health for a myriad of reasons. Your muscles, lungs, brain and blood all contain a lot of water. In fact, approximately 60% of your body weight comes from water.

How to Lower Your Cholesterol

If you have Diabetes, you're at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and stroke. You can decrease your risk and help prevent this Diabetes complication by

Load Up on These Healthy Nutrients

When you're planning meals, particularly if you're trying to lose weight or you have Diabetes, you hear a lot about carbohydrates, protein, fat and fiber. But foods and beverages also

Vitamin D Good for Your Heart and Diabetes Health

Recent research has shown that not getting enough vitamin D may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in people with Diabetes.

According to a study by researchers at Washington

Nutritional Supplement Drinks for Diabetics

If you have Diabetes, chances are you've seen nutritional supplement drinks in advertisements or in the store. Some specifically target people with Type 2 Diabetes and some target older