Category Archives: Diet and Exercise

Cooking Tips From Chef Angie

Posted on June 9, 2012 by LizzyLou

  My friend Angie is a real chef!  She caters many events in the CA area.  Several years ago she had the added challenge of diabetes and took it on to come up with some great low-carb gourmet recipes.  They’re … Continue reading →

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Glycemic Index

Posted on May 13, 2012 by LizzyLou

  You hear a lot about the Glycemic Index these days, but how helpful is it for diabetics really.  Some people swear by it, and some (like me) not so much. First let’s explain what it is: It was developed … Continue reading →

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Carbs and Exercise

Posted on May 6, 2012 by LizzyLou

Exercise is an excellent way to lower glucose numbers with type-2, but many people find that their numbers are actually higher after exercise or they have lows several hours later.  It helps to understand why, and to prepare for the … Continue reading →

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Fiber is Your Friend!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by LizzyLou

  Regardless of how you choose to count it in your carb totals click here, fiber is very important for everyone, but especially important for diabetics.  Not only is it helpful in regulating bowel functions, but it can also help lessen … Continue reading →

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Counting Fiber – the OFFICIAL rules! :-)

Posted on April 16, 2012 by LizzyLou

  You’d think it would be easy…..no way! The ADA decided a few years back to make it waaaay more complicated. Why do simple subtraction when you can have more rules and regulations. Right? Okay, here goes, the “official” rules … Continue reading →

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Climbing the Mountain

Posted on April 10, 2012 by LizzyLou

    Another holiday is over, instead of being a joyous occasion for many diabetics, especially newly diagnosed ones, it’s full of fear,  frustration, and depression.  It’s like climbing a mountain.  You work so hard to reach the top and then … Continue reading →

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What Can I Eat

Posted on March 24, 2012 by LizzyLou

   I think that’s the first question for most newly diagnosed people.  The answer is simple, regular “real” food. The issue is carbohydrates, they are what need to be controlled and decreased.  Of course most of the foods that we … Continue reading →

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Carb/Exercise Chart

Posted on March 17, 2012 by LizzyLou

  Many people find that after exercise their numbers are higher even though exercise is supposed to lower glucose numbers.  One reason for this is because exercise burn fuel very quickly, and the harder and longer you exercise the lower … Continue reading →

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Blame It On Your Hypothalamus

Posted on March 17, 2012 by LizzyLou

Blame It On Your Hypothalamus   This post described how insulin resistance affects the body and how it can effect appetite and weight gain.  Many people are overweight when diagnosed and it’s a popular misconception that overweight causes diabetes.  The … Continue reading →

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Fitness For Every Body

Posted on March 17, 2012 by LizzyLou

I often talk to people with physical problems that they think keep them from exercising.  I have them myself, but there’s a (really fun) solution to any physical limitations you might have.  It doesn’t cost a lot, doesn’t require a membership, and … Continue reading →

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