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The Diabetic & Ritualization During the Covert19 Pandemic! Why Bother?

The Diabetic & Ritualization During the Covert19 Pandemic! Why Bother?

The Nature of Ritualization  Morning routines are about starting your day in a way that sets a positive tone for the rest of your day. Let’s have a quick look at some reasons why morning routines are vital for your success and productivity.  “Begin as you mean to go on, and go […]

Keto-Carefully plan what you eat & when you eat it.

Keto-Carefully plan what you eat & when you eat it.

When you are a diabetic sometimes when you eat is just as important as what you eat. This is true when you want to lose that excess weight. The Keto diet helps you control blood sugar, eat healthy and lose weight, all at the same […]

The Food Pyramid in Diabetic Diets

The Food Pyramid in Diabetic Diets

In grade school, everyone was taught the food pyramid and the different food groups that make it up. It is recommended for a balanced and healthy diet to vary your diet and follow the food serving suggestions from the pyramid. As adults, people rarely pay […]

Good Carbohydrates and Bad Carbohydrates

Good Carbohydrates and Bad Carbohydrates

A lot of diabetic diets and diabetic meal planning centers around carbohydrate intake, the amount you can have and when you should have them. This is because they play such a crucial role in managing blood sugars. Too many carbohydrates or the wrong kind can […]

Motivation to Lose Weight

Motivation to Lose Weight

When you are diabetic you have probably read in many places and have heard from your doctor how beneficial it is for you to lose weight. But that doesn’t make it any easier to do. It is difficult to do, but everyone is right; you […]

Losing Weight and Controlling Blood Sugar

Losing Weight and Controlling Blood Sugar

If you are a diabetic and are overweight or considered clinically obese, you can improve your overall health and the management of your diabetes by losing weight. It may seem like an overwhelming goal if you have tried in the past to lose weight and […]

Kidney Problems in Diabetics who are Obese

Kidney Problems in Diabetics who are Obese

Both diabetics and obesity are linked to kidney failure. There are many people who are both diabetic and obese and they have an increased risk of being diagnosed with serious kidney problems that lead to dialysis or the need for a transplant. Kidney failure and […]

High Blood Pressure in Obese Diabetics

High Blood Pressure in Obese Diabetics

High blood pressure is a concern for anyone but people with diabetics are more likely to suffer from it than others. If you are obese and diabetic, high blood pressure can be deadly leading to a fatal heart attack. Like many health risks associated with […]

Diabetes and Obesity can Cause Depression

Diabetes and Obesity can Cause Depression

Many people suffer from depression at some point in their lives and people with diabetes are no exception. If you are obese and have type 2 diabetes you may blame yourself and your lifestyle on the disease you now have. It is hard to adjust […]

Combining Food to Control Diabetes and Reduce Obesity

Combining Food to Control Diabetes and Reduce Obesity

As a diabetic who is trying to lose weight, it is not only important what you eat and how much but what you eat together too. Foods react differently together and for optimal performance and the best affect on your blood glucose level there are […]