Diabetic, Senior and Black

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390900509742462112025-09-15T02:56:06.209-05:00Diabetic, Senior and BlackDiabetic blog relating to African Americans and minorities, tips, recipes and newsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.comBlogger504125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-70835664723972007892016-12-18T14:36:00.001-06:002016-12-18T14:36:04.594-06:00Making Your Fridge Diabetic Friendly - Video

Tips to make your fridge diabetes-friendly!

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-89658138543915861262016-12-16T10:36:00.000-06:002016-12-16T10:36:10.795-06:00Diabetic Friendly Holiday Recipes Around the Globe

Impress your guests this holiday season with this collection of International Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Recipes from Diabetic Connect  Chocolate Yule Log  Chicken Waldorf Salad from Argentina Jerk Chicken from Jamaica Apricot and Sherry Glazed Ham from United Kingdom and Ireland Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Mexico Find out how to make these

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-21484366864767044002016-12-12T21:39:00.004-06:002016-12-12T21:40:32.704-06:00Desserts You Didn’t Know You Could Eat with Diabetes

Don’t be fooled by the elegant photo. This diabetes-friendly ice cream cake takes just a few easy steps. The secret to this decadent cake: sugar-free cake mix and no-sugar-added ice cream.  Blueberry-Lemon Ice Cream Cake Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 16 - ounce box sugar-free yellow cake mix 1 cup water 3 eggs 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/2 10 - ounce jar

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-8688597247413477352016-08-17T00:30:00.000-05:002016-08-17T00:30:41.544-05:00Diabetic Friendly Blueberry Muffins

Freshly baked blueberry muffins -  Flavored with with citrus and allspice INGREDIENTS  SERVINGS 12  1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute 2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained) 3⁄4 cup nonfat milk 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg,

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-76845422044985555142016-08-15T00:30:00.000-05:002016-08-15T00:30:13.725-05:00Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe - No Sugar or Flour!

These peanut butter cookies are delicious and you will NOT miss the sugar at all, or the FLOUR.  That's right, sugarless and flourless peanut butter cookies that taste amazing from Walking on Sunshine Recipes. These cookies are perfect if you're trying to watch your sugar intake or just trying to watch your calories.  If you really need to be careful with sugar, you should try to

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-39833585502039450492016-08-12T00:30:00.000-05:002016-08-12T00:30:18.048-05:00Type 2 Diabetes Treatment: What Is MondoA?

Type 2 diabetes affects about 8% of Americans and another 25% of the population is at risk because of obesity. The condition accounts for as much as 20% of all healthcare costs in the U.S. Photo Credit: Drug Watch A protein called MondoA has been identified by researchers at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) as a new potential target for drugs to prevent Type 2

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-72324199535234352812016-08-10T16:35:00.006-05:002016-08-10T16:35:44.098-05:009 Types of Medications That Can Lead to Chronic Fatigue

Could these drugs could be the cause of that tired feeling Are your medications making you feel sleepy? - Getty Images Do you feel weak or tired — sometimes to the point of exhaustion — much of the time? If so, you’re not alone. Chronic fatigue accounts for more than 10 million visits to family doctors every year. Chronic fatigue has many causes, including illnesses such as anemia and

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-68603932248597208312016-04-15T00:00:00.000-05:002016-04-15T00:00:03.710-05:00Diabetic Retinopathy Leading Cause of New-Onset Blindness in U.S. Adults

Although some people may not feel they need eye care,  most early eye disease has no signs or symptoms  Photo Credit: US News & Health Following recommended exam schedules detects and promotes treatment of diabetic eye disease and cuts the occurrence of severe vision loss by half or more, and early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy reduces vision loss by up to

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-84051336663209830962016-04-14T00:00:00.000-05:002016-04-14T00:00:17.882-05:00James Earl Jones Breaks Silence On Diabetes Journey

James Earl Jones is moving to the front lines of America’s ongoing diabetes epidemic. Photo Credit: Huffington Post  The award-winning actor has teamed up with Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical company, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, to help Americans manage their type 2 diabetes via ICanImagine.com. Through the site, visitors can take an interactive quiz to discover behavioral traits

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-58415528354441825052016-04-13T00:00:00.000-05:002016-04-13T00:00:20.465-05:00Radio/TV Personality Doug Banks Died From Complications with Diabetes

Doug lost a toe to the disease, as well as an eye, and was on dialysis. After a few months off the air last year, he returned early this year. Banks is survived by his wife and four children.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-31518063738006947922016-04-12T00:00:00.000-05:002016-04-12T00:00:05.059-05:00Diabetic Fluffy Key Lime Pie Recipe

Fluffy Key Lime Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling MAKES: 8 servings Ingredients 1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lime gelatin 1/4 cup boiling water 2 cartons (6 ounces each) Key lime yogurt 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (8 inches) Directions 1. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-21793611845003837272016-04-11T00:00:00.000-05:002016-04-11T00:00:23.166-05:00Diabetic Carrot Cake Recipe

Here's what you will need: Butter-flavored cooking spray 2 large egg whites, at room temperature (you can put the eggs in warm water for 10-15 minutes, or you can leave them out for an hour or so) ½ cup fat-free plain yogurt 3 tbsp canola oil ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed 2 tsp vanilla extract 2½ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder ¼

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-43755076671737844322016-04-08T00:00:00.000-05:002016-04-08T00:00:13.057-05:00Drugs in the Drinking Water? Don't Ask and Officials Won't Tell

The sheer number of Americans taking drugs is one reason drugs in the water are a problem - 60% of Americans now take prescription drugs When it comes to pharmaceuticals in the water supply, both drug industry and water treatment professionals say traces are so small they probably pose no public health risk. YET they also admit that testing has begun so recently that no one really knows

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-66899940306260727052016-04-07T00:00:00.000-05:002016-08-10T17:24:25.319-05:00Health Benefit of Mangos for Diabetics

Photo Credit: Care2 Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.  Another important health benefit is with Diabetes Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. The traditional home remedy involves boiling leaves in water, soaking through the night and then consuming the filtered

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-21525963931542921852016-04-06T00:00:00.000-05:002016-04-06T00:00:13.732-05:00Type 2 Diabetes Infographic

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and the disease often develops in stages, starting as pre-diabetes or insulin resistance.  People with pre-diabetes have elevated blood glucose (sugar), but it isn’t high enough to be classified as diabetes. Source: Houston Methodist Org Blog

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-64047227525207081042016-04-05T00:00:00.000-05:002016-04-05T00:00:25.854-05:00Not All Stevia Is Created Equal!

Did you know there are (3) main categories? 1. Green Leaf Stevia This is the least processed of all types of stevia and the leaves have basically been dried and ground into powder form.  This is the type of stevia that has been used in Japan and South America for centuries as a natural sweetener and health remedy.  This stevia is sweet, slightly bitter and isn’t quite as potent as

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-10465737835683663712016-04-03T14:08:00.003-05:002016-04-03T14:08:48.008-05:00Make the Perfect Diabetic Friendly Smoothie

Love to start my morning with an easy to make smoothie, and I always include protein powder . . .  Infographic Credit - Diabetic Connect

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-13169886029810547952016-03-01T00:30:00.000-06:002016-03-01T00:30:00.673-06:00Best Sweetener For Diabetics

I personally prefer Stevia as a sweetner, however after reading this article became familiar with more choices . . .  Find the best 3 options for natural sweeteners at Diabetes Meal Plans, along with more useful info

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-18662993277357560562016-02-29T00:30:00.000-06:002016-02-29T00:30:00.141-06:00Best Fruits For Diabetics

Best fruits without worrying about your blood sugar levels Portion control is essential for every diabetic. Learn more about the best practical way to ensure you get the required intake of sugar? Fruits: The Ultimate Food For Diabetics: http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/best-fruits-for-diabetics/

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-72399538005899891722016-02-26T00:30:00.000-06:002016-02-26T00:30:50.312-06:00What Are The Best Breads For Diabetics?

It’s often recommended that you eat whole grains instead of the white stuff and it’s true, whole grains are always going to be a better choice because they are complex carbs, rather than simple carbs. But, when you take the whole grain and grind it into a flour, it changes the way your body digests it. This mainly happens because the bulky fiber component of the grain gets broken down, meaning

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-91082679020716325732016-02-25T00:30:00.001-06:002016-02-25T00:30:12.522-06:00Charcot Foot Can Cause Disability and Amputation In Diabetics

Charcot foot can occur in the one-third of diabetes patients who lose feeling in their feet and other lower extremities, a condition called peripheral neuropathy. A debilitating condition called Charcot foot is often missed among the nearly 30 million Americans with diabetes, doctors say. The condition is highly treatable, but if left alone it can lead to permanent deformity, disability,

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-1443642555889674772016-02-25T00:30:00.000-06:002016-02-25T00:30:11.755-06:00Diabetic Breakfast Stuffed Peppers Recipe

A healthy blend of meat, dairy, vegetables, and spices, this breakfast will help you feel alert and well. Image Credit: Diabetic Connect Ingredients 3 small red, orange, and/or yellow peppers 3 oz. breakfast turkey sausage, crumbled and cooked 4 eggs 2 TBSP fat free milk 3 TBSP minced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup chopped

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-20653810685325518142016-02-24T00:30:00.000-06:002016-02-24T00:30:25.628-06:00Shop Smart for Controlling Diabetes

Making your grocery list for controlling blood sugar and calories Source: Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-58284733674545920362016-02-23T00:30:00.000-06:002016-02-23T00:30:20.035-06:00Smoothies for Diabetics

Smoothies are a great way to get in multiple servings of fruits and vegetables, along with many essential nutrients.  The key for diabetics is to monitor the amount of carbs and sugars in any given smoothie and factor that into the amount that you aim to take in each day. Get all the smoothie recipes here

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15606127612556241389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339090050974246211.post-41769343747165764022016-02-22T00:30:00.000-06:002016-02-22T00:30:23.019-06:00Infographic: Carbs Per Day For A Diabetic

Did you know that one of the most commonly asked questions is how many carbs per day is best for a diabetic to eat? More info at Diabetes Meal Plans

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