Diabetes and You

Managing Your Active Lifestyle and Diabetes

Managing your diabetes is an ongoing battle. Perhaps it would be better to view this not so much as a battle, or a struggle, but as a lifestyle change. It is hard to make changes at any time of life and not only for the seniors who find themselves juggling the need for exercise, weight management, and carb counting.

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of changes in your life, step back and set manageable goals that you know you can keep. You will be surprised how much even a little change will help. If you cannot walk for exercise, how about finding some chair exercises. Even your fingers need exercise to maintain dexterity. Every little bit of movement you add to your life will assist your in your long term goal of making your life as well rounded and healthy as possible.

The most important things you can do for yourself are simple changes.

1. Move... exercise

2. Use portion control in your diet.

3. Drink water throughout the day.

If you follow these three tips your health will improve.

Channel 8 Public Television has a really good exercise program called Sit and Be Fit for people who cannot do more strenuous forms of exercise. This is a very low key program that is perfect for seniors and other home bound people.

Sit And Be Fit

Spend Less On Groceries

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Spend Less On Groceries

Diabetic Living has a good slide show about saving money and eating eathly. Take a look at these tips. You may pick up something new that will help you in your quest for eating well and cheap.

Healthy Portion Sizes



Take the time to watch this video. It will help you understand the correct portion size for a healthy diet.

Understanding Diabetes

Hello friends,
I have an educational video series to offer as a learning tool about diabetes. I will be including one or two weekly. Today you will receive #1 and #2 What is Diabetes, and Symptoms of diabetes. I hope you learn and are able to make safe changes to your lifestyle.

What is Diabetes?




Symptoms of Diabetes

Diabetes Menus

Some of you have asked about Diabetes Meal Plans. Today I have something for you. Diabetes Living send out a series of slides on diabetes menus. Check it out today!

Hope Warshaw Author of Real Life Guide to Diabetes

Emotional Eating

What Are Your Comfort Foods?

Emotional triggers are all round you. With the best will in the world you try your best to follow your eating plan and suddenly you find yourself in line at your favorite fast food joint thinking about those curly fries or tacos. What gives?




Professionals came up with a diagnosis for this problem. It is known as emotional eating. This is eating that may be brought on by stress in your life. Think about it in terms of the ABC's.
A - Antecedent...or anxiety that causes emotional eating
B - Behavior that occurs after the emotional trigger...I will eat french fries or chocolate and feel better.
C - Consequence...Now I feel guilty...and may be sick if I ate the wrong food for my diabetes.

Most of us are guilty of emotional eating. I never realized that I had been doing this for years until I became aware of the condition. Next time, think ABC and with a little self control you will be able to avoid the consequences of guilt and sickness that always follows.




Perhaps you might consider replacing food with a little prayer that gets you in touch with God who is the Great Comforter! BWD

Sweet Treats From Heart Healthy Living

Sweet Treats From Heart Healthy Living
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So many of us are plagued by a taste for sweets. Here are some sweet choice as low as 50 calories. From chocolate to rasberries, sugar free jelly bellies to strawberries there is something for every one. Take a look and enjoy!

Diabetes Today

Get answers to the top 20 questions people are asking about Diabetes. Click on this link.

How many grams of carbs should I eat each day?

Answer: The general starting point for a moderate-size, normal-weight woman is 45-60 grams of carbohydrates at each meal; for a moderate-size, normal-weight man is 60-75 grams of carbs per meal. Most people with diabetes don't need to eat snacks. However, if you enjoy eating a snack, use some of your daily allotted carb grams-15-30 grams.per snack.

I know it gets boring and hard to stay with the program every day. However, if you learn as much about eating the right way, you will soon begin making healthy choices by habit. This will change your life so get started learning today! You will also be happy knowing you are living a life that is pleasing to God! Let go and Let God!