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Continue ReadingDiabetes complications start at pre-diabetes blood sugar levels
Adapted from Steve Freed’s article in Diabetes in Control Spring 2020 Elevated blood glucose levels indicative of prediabetes appear to be associated with increased risks for retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and also diabetic nephropathy, according to Emanuelsson et al. (p.894). As a result, they suggest […]
Continue ReadingNatural and Low Carb Kitchen: Easy lemon pots
INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp extra thick double cream2 tbsp mascarpone2 tbsp inulin or other sweetenerJuice of 1 lemonPinch of sea salt Method 1. Put the cream and mascarpone into a bowl – whisk a little to thicken to desired consistency.2. Stir in […]
Continue ReadingUsing a ketogenic diet to treat binge eating and food addiction
Adapted from : Treating binge eating and food addiction symptoms with low-carbohydrateKetogenic diets: a case series Matthew Carmen1 , Debra Lynn Safer2, Laura R. Saslow1, Tro Kalayjian3 , Ashley E. Mason4 , Eric C. Westman5 and Shebani Sethi Dalai2* Many […]
Continue ReadingIt’s not usual to have perfect mental health
A study of children from birth until they were well into middle age showed that 86% of them met the criteria for a psychiatric disorder at least once during nine assessments undertaken by a psychiatrist from the age of 11 […]
Continue ReadingHow to set Realistic Diabetes and Fitness Goals and Find Your Positive Motivation
Before you are able to make any meaningful changes to your health, fitness, and diabetes management, you need to two things: Clear and realistic goals for what you want to achieve The (positive) motivation that will allow you to work […]
Continue ReadingKeto Shrimp Stir Fry
When you need an easy weeknight meal, this tasty keto shrimp stir fry takes less than half an hour to make. Plus, it’s packed with healthy protein and nutrients! Looking for an easy weeknight meal that’s low in carbs, packed […]
Continue ReadingRe:THINK – Low-Carb Ice Cream That Actually Tastes like Ice Cream!
I love ice cream! It doesn’t matter if it’s freezing outside, I’m still down for a bowl of ice cream. The only downside is that ice cream can be notoriously hard on your blood sugar when you live with diabetes. […]
Continue ReadingLow-Carb Crab Cakes (Keto)
Ditch the bread crumbs and try these low-carb crab cakes instead! You still get the perfect golden exterior and wonderful crab flavor without all the unwanted carbs or gluten. If you ask me, the very best crab cakes are the […]
Continue ReadingWhat is the Best Diet for Type 2 Diabetes?
One of the most common questions people have after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is, “what can I eat?”. There seems to be a lot of information out there, most of it conflicting, and it leaves people feeling lost, […]
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