{"id":533,"date":"2025-07-08T11:37:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T15:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/?page_id=533"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:31:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:31:31","slug":"newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"UGA Extension Nutrition and Health Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-query caes-fac-query-loop-one is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1126 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm category-nutritionandhealth\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-98bb686d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/07\/the-scoop-on-ultra-processed-foods\/\" target=\"_self\" >The scoop on ultra processed foods<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-877c468d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/author\/eoshea\/\" target=\"_self\">Beth O&#8217;Shea Kindamo<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-10T08:05:00-04:00\">July 10, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-img-exp is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a2fd98a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/07\/flat-lay-fruits-snacks.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"An overhead view of a variety of foods - fresh fruits, baked goods, and candy - on a blue background.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/07\/flat-lay-fruits-snacks.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/07\/flat-lay-fruits-snacks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/07\/flat-lay-fruits-snacks-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/07\/flat-lay-fruits-snacks-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/07\/flat-lay-fruits-snacks-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/07\/flat-lay-fruits-snacks-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-exp is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Ultra processed foods (UPFs) have made headlines in recent years and are an ongoing hot topic in food policy. It may be easy to identify minimally processed foods &#8211; like a banana, a bundle of kale, or snap peas fresh from the garden &#8211; but research has shown that even though consumers tend to perceive<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/07\/the-scoop-on-ultra-processed-foods\/\">Click to read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Posted in: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chronic disease prevention and self management<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/nutritionandhealth\/\" rel=\"tag\">Nutrition and health<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1072 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-diabetes category-recipes\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-98bb686d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/07\/a-healthy-recipe-to-support-wound-healing\/\" target=\"_self\" >A Healthy Recipe to Support Wound Healing<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-877c468d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/author\/kg12096\/\" target=\"_self\">Kaylee Gallatin<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-03T08:05:00-04:00\">July 3, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-img-exp is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a2fd98a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-exp is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">When diabetes is not&nbsp;well managed, it&nbsp;can lead to poor wound healing&nbsp;and&nbsp;often becomes a problem on the feet.&nbsp;Make sure&nbsp;to regularly check&nbsp;your feet&nbsp;for red spots, cuts, and calluses.&nbsp;Be cautious with sharp objects&nbsp;like toenail clippers&nbsp;and avoid excessive rubbing.\u202f\u202f&nbsp; Eating\u00a0foods rich in vitamins,\u00a0antioxidants, and omega-3s, such as fruits, vegetables, beans, salmon, and nuts, while reducing salt\u00a0and saturated fat\u00a0intake,\u00a0can\u00a0support healthy<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/07\/a-healthy-recipe-to-support-wound-healing\/\">Click to read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Posted in: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/diabetes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/food\/recipes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes friendly recipes<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-932 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-diabetes category-recipes category-nutritionandhealth\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-98bb686d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/06\/making-healthy-changes-a-diabetes-friendly-breakfast-recipe\/\" target=\"_self\" >Making healthy changes with a diabetes-friendly breakfast recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-877c468d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/author\/kg12096\/\" target=\"_self\">Kaylee Gallatin<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-19T08:05:00-04:00\">June 19, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-img-exp is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a2fd98a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/soft-light-bathes-quiet-scene-upturned-cup-with-spilled-tea.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A steaming cup of coffee sits on a windowsill with the sunrise in the background\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/soft-light-bathes-quiet-scene-upturned-cup-with-spilled-tea.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/soft-light-bathes-quiet-scene-upturned-cup-with-spilled-tea-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/soft-light-bathes-quiet-scene-upturned-cup-with-spilled-tea-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/soft-light-bathes-quiet-scene-upturned-cup-with-spilled-tea-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/soft-light-bathes-quiet-scene-upturned-cup-with-spilled-tea-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/soft-light-bathes-quiet-scene-upturned-cup-with-spilled-tea-750x375.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-exp is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Changing your&nbsp;meal patterns&nbsp;to include low-fat, low-sodium foods with limited added sugar can help you better manage blood sugar levels&nbsp;and prevent or delay heart disease&nbsp;\u2013 a common complication of diabetes.&nbsp;Making&nbsp;these&nbsp;changes&nbsp;can be a challenge&nbsp;though!&nbsp;Some tips&nbsp;for eating meals to help manage your&nbsp;heart disease risk&nbsp;include using lower-fat cooking methods such as broiling, baking, or poaching; choosing oil instead of<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/06\/making-healthy-changes-a-diabetes-friendly-breakfast-recipe\/\">Click to read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Posted in: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/diabetes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/food\/recipes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes friendly recipes<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/nutritionandhealth\/\" rel=\"tag\">Nutrition and health<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-939 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm category-diabetes category-recipes category-nutritionandhealth\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-98bb686d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/06\/blood-glucose-monitoring-and-a-diabetes-friendly-breakfast-recipe\/\" target=\"_self\" >Blood glucose monitoring and a diabetes-friendly breakfast recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-877c468d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/author\/kg12096\/\" target=\"_self\">Kaylee Gallatin<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-05T08:05:00-04:00\">June 5, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-img-exp is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a2fd98a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/close-up-medic-expert-using-glucometer-sugar-level-measurements.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Close up image of one hand using a glucometer on another hand\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/close-up-medic-expert-using-glucometer-sugar-level-measurements.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/close-up-medic-expert-using-glucometer-sugar-level-measurements-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/close-up-medic-expert-using-glucometer-sugar-level-measurements-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/close-up-medic-expert-using-glucometer-sugar-level-measurements-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/close-up-medic-expert-using-glucometer-sugar-level-measurements-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/close-up-medic-expert-using-glucometer-sugar-level-measurements-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-exp is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Unmanaged blood&nbsp;sugar&nbsp;is linked to several health complications, including heart disease, nerve damage, and foot and skin problems.&nbsp;For someone&nbsp;with diabetes,&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;blood sugar using a&nbsp;blood glucose meter&nbsp;(finger prick device) or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) like a Dexcom&nbsp;is an important part of diabetes self-management.&nbsp;Monitoring is&nbsp;a tool that allows you to check&nbsp;whether your blood sugar is within a target<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/06\/blood-glucose-monitoring-and-a-diabetes-friendly-breakfast-recipe\/\">Click to read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Posted in: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chronic disease prevention and self management<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/diabetes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/food\/recipes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes friendly recipes<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/nutritionandhealth\/\" rel=\"tag\">Nutrition and health<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-823 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm category-diabetes category-recipes category-food category-nutritionandhealth\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-98bb686d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/healthy-swaps-to-make-at-home-a-diabetes-friendly-recipe\/\" target=\"_self\" >Healthy swaps to make at home: a diabetes-friendly recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-877c468d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/author\/kg12096\/\" target=\"_self\">Kaylee Gallatin<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-29T08:05:00-04:00\">May 29, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-img-exp is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a2fd98a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/veggiegrainbowltilapia-1-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A bowl of arugula, tilapia, fresh veggies, and quinoa.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/veggiegrainbowltilapia-1-min.jpg 720w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/veggiegrainbowltilapia-1-min-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-exp is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">While changing the recipes you cook at home may seem daunting,&nbsp;you can often make&nbsp;your existing&nbsp;recipes&nbsp;healthier by making&nbsp;small changes&nbsp;to the ingredients and cooking methods.\u202f&nbsp; Let\u2019s&nbsp;look at a quick and easy recipe&nbsp;from the Diabetes Food Hub&nbsp;that makes small swaps to minimize fat and sodium while creating a delicious, nutrient-rich meal.&nbsp;In this recipe, instead of using white rice,&nbsp;quinoa<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/healthy-swaps-to-make-at-home-a-diabetes-friendly-recipe\/\">Click to read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Posted in: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chronic disease prevention and self management<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/diabetes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/food\/recipes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes friendly recipes<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/food\/\" rel=\"tag\">Food preparation and cooking<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/nutritionandhealth\/\" rel=\"tag\">Nutrition and health<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-831 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm category-diabetes category-food category-nutritionandhealth\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-98bb686d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/simple-swaps-for-eating-out-with-diabetes\/\" target=\"_self\" >Simple Swaps for Eating Out with Diabetes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-877c468d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/author\/kg12096\/\" target=\"_self\">Kaylee Gallatin<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-15T08:05:00-04:00\">May 15, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-img-exp is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a2fd98a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1196\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A box of food containing an apple, dry pasta, cooking oil, and an unlabeled can.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery-750x498.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-exp is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Eating out can be a fun and social&nbsp;option. It can also be a fast solution when you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;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.\u202f\u202f&nbsp; The easiest way to eat healthy when out is to make simple swaps<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/simple-swaps-for-eating-out-with-diabetes\/\">Click to read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Posted in: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chronic disease prevention and self management<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/diabetes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/food\/\" rel=\"tag\">Food preparation and cooking<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/nutritionandhealth\/\" rel=\"tag\">Nutrition and health<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-948 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-spotlight category-ugaextension\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-98bb686d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/agent-spotlight-michelle-quick\/\" target=\"_self\" >Agent spotlight: Michelle Quick<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-877c468d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/author\/eoshea\/\" target=\"_self\">Beth O&#8217;Shea Kindamo<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-08T08:05:00-04:00\">May 8, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-img-exp is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a2fd98a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1185\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Woman with brown hair dressed in athletic clothing stands in tree pose next to a tree.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose.jpg 1185w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose-758x1024.jpg 758w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose-768x1037.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose-1138x1536.jpg 1138w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose-750x1013.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-exp is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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&#8217;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<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/agent-spotlight-michelle-quick\/\">Click to read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Posted in: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/ugaextension\/spotlight\/\" rel=\"tag\">Agent spotlight<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/ugaextension\/\" rel=\"tag\">UGA Extension<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-845 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recipes\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-98bb686d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/choose-carbohydrates-wisely\/\" target=\"_self\" >Choose carbohydrates wisely<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-877c468d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/author\/kg12096\/\" target=\"_self\">Kaylee Gallatin<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-01T08:05:00-04:00\">May 1, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-img-exp is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a2fd98a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/05\/black-bean-quinoa-mason-jar-salad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mason jar salad with layers of black bean, quinoa, and colorful vegetables.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/05\/black-bean-quinoa-mason-jar-salad.jpg 648w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/05\/black-bean-quinoa-mason-jar-salad-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-exp is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Carbohydrates, or carbs,&nbsp;are important to consider when managing diabetes because they have the biggest impact on blood&nbsp;sugar levels; your body breaks them down into sugars called glucose.\u202fThere are&nbsp;different types&nbsp;of carbs that may have different&nbsp;effects on health. Overall, it is best to choose&nbsp;the least&nbsp;processed, whole&nbsp;carb options,&nbsp;such as fruit, starchy vegetables, and whole grains.&nbsp;Although these foods will<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/choose-carbohydrates-wisely\/\">Click to read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Posted in: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/food\/recipes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes friendly recipes<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-985 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-recipes\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-98bb686d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/04\/eat-smart-with-diabetes-a-fiber-rich-dish\/\" target=\"_self\" >Eat smart with diabetes: a fiber-rich dish<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-877c468d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/author\/kg12096\/\" target=\"_self\">Kaylee Gallatin<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-24T08:05:00-04:00\">April 24, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-img-exp is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a2fd98a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-exp is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Diabetes, including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes, occurs when the body cannot use&nbsp;or&nbsp;make&nbsp;insulin properly, leading to&nbsp;limited&nbsp;&nbsp;or&nbsp;impaired blood sugar uptake.\u202f\u202f&nbsp; Making smart food choices&nbsp;can help manage blood sugar levels. Whole grains and non-starchy vegetables are excellent options because they are higher in fiber, which&nbsp;digests&nbsp;more slowly&nbsp;and&nbsp;is&nbsp;less likely to cause a spike in blood<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/04\/eat-smart-with-diabetes-a-fiber-rich-dish\/\">Click to read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Posted in: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/food\/recipes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes friendly recipes<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1036 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm category-diabetes category-heart category-nutritionandhealth\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-98bb686d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/04\/why-menopause-increases-diabetes-and-heart-disease-risk-and-tips-to-take-control\/\" target=\"_self\" >Why menopause increases diabetes and heart disease risk &#8211; and tips to take control<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-877c468d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/authors\/guest\/fibia-gee\" target=\"_self\">Fibia Gee<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-20T14:58:43-04:00\">April 20, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-img-exp is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a2fd98a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Smiling older woman with short hair wearing leggings sits on the floor stretching in a sun lit room\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-exp is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Women in midlife experience a sharp rise in their risk of type 2 diabetes&nbsp;mellitus (T2DM)&nbsp;and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This increase occurs alongside&nbsp;the shift in hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause. Estrogen fluctuations start during perimenopause&nbsp;and drop rapidly during menopause.&nbsp;While younger women are often protected by higher estrogen levels, the decrease in&nbsp;estrogen affects how women process<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/04\/why-menopause-increases-diabetes-and-heart-disease-risk-and-tips-to-take-control\/\">Click to read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Posted in: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chronic disease prevention and self management<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/diabetes\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/cdpsm\/heart\/\" rel=\"tag\">Heart Health<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/category\/nutritionandhealth\/\" rel=\"tag\">Nutrition and health<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-query-pagination is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-query-pagination-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-query-pagination-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Pagination\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query-pagination-numbers\"><span aria-current=\"page\" class=\"page-numbers current\">1<\/span>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"?query-5-page=2\">2<\/a>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"?query-5-page=3\">3<\/a><\/div>\n\n<a href=\"\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/533?query-5-page=2\" class=\"wp-block-query-pagination-next\">Next Page<span class='wp-block-query-pagination-next-arrow is-arrow-chevron' aria-hidden='true'>\u00bb<\/span><\/a>\n<\/nav><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UGA Extension Health and Nutrition Insights newsletter provides timely information on diabetes self-management, nutritious recipes, and news about important diabetes-related events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":258,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-with-sidebar","meta":{"caes_section_patterns":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-533","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/533","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/258"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=533"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/533\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":644,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/533\/revisions\/644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=533"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}