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Maintain HbA1c and Weight with This 3-to-1 Plan

AskaDiabetic — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:58:25 +0000

Everyone is a little bit different and success in controlling and managing your diabetes can be a little bit different for each person. Here’s a good tip to try from David Marrero, Associate Editor of Diabetes Forecast magazine.

Vinegar May Help Fight Diabetes

AskaDiabetic — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:25:41 +0000

Vinegar obstructs the breakdown of carbohydrates which can result in fewer blood glucose spikes in diabetics. A recent study showed that insulin sensitivity improved by 40% when the test subjects drank a mixture of vinegar and water prior to eating a high-carbohydrate meal. The drink was 1/8 cup of vinegar mixed with 1/4 cup of water and some sweetener (saccharine in this case).

What is Dawn Phenomenon?

AskaDiabetic — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:07:47 +0000

It is a natural occurrence in everybody to have a rise in blood glucose (blood sugar) in the early morning hours. This is known as Dawn Phenomenon and usually occurs between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. For diabetics this can mean hyperglycemia, abnormally high blood sugar levels. For most people, the rise in blood glucose is just enough energy for the body to wake up and get the day started.