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Unmanaged blood sugar is linked to several health complications, including heart disease, nerve damage, and foot and skin problems. For someone with diabetes, monitoring blood sugar using a blood glucose meter (finger prick device) or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) like a Dexcom is an important part of diabetes self-management. Monitoring is a tool that allows you to check whether your blood sugar is within a target…
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While changing the recipes you cook at home may seem daunting, you can often make your existing recipes healthier by making small changes to the ingredients and cooking methods. Let’s look at a quick and easy recipe from the Diabetes Food Hub that makes small swaps to minimize fat and sodium while creating a delicious, nutrient-rich meal. In this recipe, instead of using white rice, quinoa…
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Eating out can be a fun and social option. It can also be a fast solution when you don’t have time to cook. However, eating out when you have diabetes can create challenges when trying to find options that fit into your healthy eating plan. The easiest way to eat healthy when out is to make simple swaps…
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Michelle Quick, MS, RDN, LD, is the Glynn County Extension Coordinator and Family and Consumer Sciences Extension agent for Glynn and McIntosh counties. Read on to learn more about Michelle’s passion for well-being, stress management, yoga, and nutrition. Tell us about how you became involved with UGA Extension. My career with UGA Extension began in…
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Carbohydrates, or carbs, are important to consider when managing diabetes because they have the biggest impact on blood sugar levels; your body breaks them down into sugars called glucose. There are different types of carbs that may have different effects on health. Overall, it is best to choose the least processed, whole carb options, such as fruit, starchy vegetables, and whole grains. Although these foods will…
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Diabetes, including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes, occurs when the body cannot use or make insulin properly, leading to limited or impaired blood sugar uptake. Making smart food choices can help manage blood sugar levels. Whole grains and non-starchy vegetables are excellent options because they are higher in fiber, which digests more slowly and is less likely to cause a spike in blood…
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Women in midlife experience a sharp rise in their risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This increase occurs alongside the shift in hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause. Estrogen fluctuations start during perimenopause and drop rapidly during menopause. While younger women are often protected by higher estrogen levels, the decrease in estrogen affects how women process…
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Many Americans are familiar with MyPlate, a visual meal planning tool introduced in 2011 by the USDA to help consumers implement the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. MyPlate replaced the Food Guide Pyramid which was used from 1992-2011. And just this year, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans replaced MyPlate with the New Pyramid. But did…
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The American College of Sports Medicine recently released the first update to strength training guidelines since 2009. The position stand is available online and utilized 137 systematic reviews comprised of over 30,000 participants to make recommendations on resistance training – aka strength or weight training – for muscle function, hypertrophy, and performance in healthy adults.Current…
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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of healthful eating and activity habits. In the fourth and final week of National Nutrition Month, our weekly message is Feel Good with Healthy Habits. Tips include: