Diabetes Archives

Men’s Sexual Health

The media portrays sex as endlessly exciting, gratifying and straightforward. However, for many people and couples the reality is quite different. Sexual problems are very common, but because sex often involves complex emotions, patients (and doctors) can find these problems difficult to raise and discuss. The focus of this section is erectile dysfunction (ED), a […]

Nerve Damage (Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy)

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a long-term complication of diabetes. Exposure to high blood glucose levels over an extended period of time causes damage to the peripheral nerves – the nerves that go to the arms, hands, legs, and feet. Symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy Although diabetic peripheral neuropathy can occur in many places in the […]

Make Your Carbs Count

The most popular comfort foods seem to contain lots of carbohydrate and fat (think macaroni and cheese) leaving one to wonder how to include them into a diabetes meal plan. You can include starchy foods, but make it count. What do we mean? When you reach for comfort foods, make your carbohydrate servings count by […]

Glycemic Index and Diabetes

The glycemic index, or GI, measures how a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood glucose. Foods are ranked based on how they compare to a reference food — either glucose or white bread. A food with a high GI raises blood glucose more than a food with a medium or low GI. Meal planning with the GI […]

Low-Calorie Sweeteners

Are you struggling to control your sweet tooth? When you have diabetes, including sweets in your diet requires careful planning. However, it can be hard to just save sweets for special occasions. Curb Your Cravings Foods and drinks that use artificial sweeteners are another option that may help curb your cravings for something sweet. Sometimes […]

Sugar and Desserts

It’s best to save sweets and desserts for special occasions so you don’t miss out on the more nutritious foods your body needs. If you need something to satisfy a sweet craving, try eating a piece of fresh fruit or fruit salad. When you do decide to include a treat in your meal plan, make […]