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Diabetic Breakfast Ideas: Breakfast Choices for Diabetics (405 words)

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day yet it can also be the most neglected. If you have diabetes, it is a very bad idea to skip breakfast. The first meal of the day provides energy to get you going and helps keep your blood sugar levels within normal limits. Healthy breakfast ideas for diabetics can help you choose the right foods to eat and avoid those that can bring your blood glucose to abnormal levels.

Diabetic breakfast ideas are not too difficult to find because they are often the same as a healthy diet for non-diabetics. Those who have diabetes, however, should limit their carbohydrate consumption and avoid foods with high glycemic values because they can cause the blood sugar level to spike.

Healthy Breakfast Choices for Diabetics

When looking for diabetic breakfast ideas, be sure to avoid highly processed foods that are high in carbohydrates. Instead of white bread, opt for whole grain breads, oats, and whole grain cereals. These foods are high in fiber and have a low glycemic value. Studies have shown that they help reduce blood glucose levels significantly.

Foods such as eggs, meat, dairy products and poultry provide the protein you need. Some amount of fat is also important in your diabetes diet, but be sure to limit your fat consumption to avoid weight problems.

Ideas for a Healthy Diabetic Breakfast

Breakfast for diabetics does not have to be a bland or boring meal. With a little imagination, you can whip up a delicious breakfast that will provide the right balance of nutrients and calories. If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you can have a healthy breakfast of whole wheat toast with a teaspoon of margarine spread, egg or cottage cheese, oatmeal, and a small banana.

Another diabetic breakfast idea is whole grain bread with peanut butter, low fat milk, and some fresh fruits.

When planning breakfast, diabetic patients should always remember to keep an eye on their carbohydrate intake. High-carb foods quickly release sugar into the blood and this is not good for diabetics.

Breakfast can be hard to put together especially if you have to go to school or work early in the morning. But if you have diabetes, you cannot afford to skip breakfast. Plan ahead and find some healthy diabetic breakfast ideas that will help keep your blood sugar stable while giving you the energy you need for the day.

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Reversing Diabetes – Can Diabetes be Reversed? (447 words)

Anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes wants to know the answer to this question: Can diabetes be reversed? Most medical experts are of the opinion that diabetes cannot be cured or reversed, but recent studies indicate that the condition can be controlled and the risk of complications can be lowered by keeping blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible.

Types of Diabetes

People with diabetes have abnormally high blood sugar levels. This may be because their body is not producing enough insulin, or they cannot properly use the insulin their body is producing.

Type-1 diabetes affects 5-10% of diabetics and is not reversible. In Type-1 diabetes, the person’s pancreas is not producing enough insulin, if at all. Insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are damaged and unable to produce this hormone.

Type-2 diabetes is more common and develops when the body loses its ability to process insulin correctly. This condition is also called insulin resistance. Obesity is the major cause of Type 2 diabetes. It can be controlled by medication but studies show that regular exercise and a healthy diet can help manage the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes even without medication.

Is There a Cure for Diabetes?

Diabetics and pre-diabetics are anxious to know if diabetes can be reversed or cured. While there is no cure for Type 1 diabetes, those with Type 2 diabetes are in a better position to control the disease. Insulin resistance manifested by Type 2 diabetes can be overcome by maintaining a healthy weight and by regular exercise. Controlling the symptoms, however, does not mean that the disease is reversed. If diabetics stop exercising regularly or go back to an unhealthy diet, their abnormally elevated blood sugar levels and other diabetic symptoms will return.

How to Manage Diabetes Symptoms

Obesity is a common cause of Type 2 diabetes because body fat causes an insulin imbalance. Those with excessive abdominal fat are more likely to develop diabetes. By exercising and limiting the consumption of carbohydrates, you can decrease fat and reduce blood sugar levels.

People who are prediabetic, or those with fasting blood sugar levels in the 100-125 mg/dL range, will find it easier to turn their blood glucose to normal levels. Those who are at risk of prediabetes or diabetes should eat a healthy diet that is low in sugar and carbohydrates and high in protein and fiber.

Most medical professionals agree that diabetes cannot be reversed or cured but the symptoms can be controlled by keeping blood sugar near normal levels. This can be done by medication, or by exercise and a diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, meats and dairy products. Maintaining a healthy weight is also important.

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Gorilla Munchies

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I woke up this morning starving! Do you have mornings like that? Where you wake up like a crazed person and want to yell, GIVE ME FOOD! Knowing that I’m having lunch at noon with my girlfriend, I went for a bowl of Josh’s Gorilla Munch  and a handful of blueberries on top. I may never eat cereal without blueberries again. Gorilla Munch has only three ingredients and tastes a lot like Captain Crunch.

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Blueberries are so photogenic!

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Okay, let me tell you something random about me. I am not a good housekeeper. I never have been and lord help me if I ever will be. Don’t get me wrong, when I clean, I clean. It takes me hours and I start scrubbing corners with a toothbrush and get really anal retentive and scary about it, but as far as day-to-day put things back where they belong- that is totally lost on me.

But yesterday, with a pending task list and emails to return and work to do that pays the bills, I could think of nothing else to do, but clean out this room. This is a form of productive procrastination. Am I alone here?

Anyway, the rabbit room as we call it because it’s home to our little bunny Oliver (who will now be living outside! in a bigger rabbit house!) has been filled top to bottom with stuff for two years. Stuff that we (I!) wasn’t using and just sitting there. And now we have bags and bags of stuff waiting to head off to goodwill today. I can’t tell you how good it feels in there. I find myself just going in and having a sit next to the open windows, for no reason at all.

We have a whole new room that could be anything! First line of business will be to pick out some paint, get curtains, a side table and a new lamp for the room. Maybe the official reading room?

 

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Here is another sneak peek from my Wear it Well Spring 2012 e-course. I love this denim pencil skirt, I got it at Coldwater Creek about three weeks ago and doesn’t appear to be on their website anymore, but I’ll post if it comes for sale again. The first and third blouses are from Target (they should still be there) the belt is from Old Navy, and the middle blouse is from Avenue. And the bag is from Eitienne Aigner.

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