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This Week's Daily Menu Plan for Blood Sugar Balance
Ever have a hard time planning the right meals that you know will help balance your blood sugar? We have you covered. Monday: Breakfast: Omelette with spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms Snack: Greek yogurt with blueberries and almonds Lunch: Grilled...
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The Importance Of Proper Blood Sugar Balance
Post Contributor: Meg Moreta, MS RDN CDCES What Is Blood Sugar Balance? Blood sugar balance keeps your body's glucose levels within an acceptable range. Glucose is the primary source of energy for the body's cells. When blood sugar levels are too...
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Joydays Community Spotlight: Qiana Drew
Post Contributor: Qiana Drew When I was diagnosed with diabetes, I had no clue how much it would impact my life. Using the terms pre-diabetes and post-diabetes is how I draw a line between what my life was like before...
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7 Key Things to Know About Blood Sugar Balance
Post Contributor: Corrie Pikul When people talk about “blood sugar balance,” they’re often trying to avoid the spikes and crashes of hunger, energy, and mood. Instead, they’re aiming for the Goldilocks energy zone where they feel focused and satisfied. For people...
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4 Myths About Gestational Diabetes - Busted!
Post Contributor: Corrie Pikul Gestational diabetes, which simply means developing high blood sugar during pregnancy, usually shows up in the middle of pregnancy. Doctors often test for it between 24 and 28 weeks, and it affects 2% to 10% of pregnancies...
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3 Things to Know about Snacking and Blood Sugar
Post Contributor: Corrie Pikul For balanced blood sugar, try the 3:1 ratio of carbs to protein! Many people with diabetes find that snacks with a ratio of 3g of carbs to 1g of protein work well – but play with the ratio...
