{"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-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><li class=\"wp-block-post post-875 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm category-dpm 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\/04\/the-plate-method\/\" target=\"_self\" >The Plate Method<\/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=\"2026-04-17T08:05:00-04:00\">April 17, 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=\"400\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/AHA-deliciously-balanced-plate.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"An overview of a divided plate illustrating the plate method of meal planning, showing a variety of fruits and vegetables on one half, protein foods on one quarter, and whole grains on the final quarter.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/AHA-deliciously-balanced-plate.jpg 400w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/AHA-deliciously-balanced-plate-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/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\">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<\/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\/the-plate-method\/\">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\/food\/dpm\/\" rel=\"tag\">Diabetes Plate Method<\/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-951 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm\">\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\/acsm-releases-updated-guidelines-on-resistance-training-for-healthy-adults\/\" target=\"_self\" >ACSM releases updated guidelines on resistance training for healthy adults<\/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=\"2026-04-03T08:05:00-04:00\">April 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\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/ACSM-graphic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Graphic image showing icons indicating modes of resistance training including body weight, resistance bands, free weights, and weight machines as well as outcomes positively impacted by resistance training including strength, power, daily tasks, balance, timed up and go, gait speed, muscular endurance, and muscle mass.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/ACSM-graphic.jpg 817w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/ACSM-graphic-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/ACSM-graphic-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/ACSM-graphic-750x532.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/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\">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 &#8211; aka strength or weight training &#8211; for muscle function, hypertrophy, and performance in healthy adults.Current<\/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\/acsm-releases-updated-guidelines-on-resistance-training-for-healthy-adults\/\">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><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-921 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\/03\/national-nutrition-month-2026-feel-good-with-healthy-habits\/\" target=\"_self\" >National Nutrition Month 2026: Feel Good with Healthy Habits<\/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=\"2026-03-20T08:05:00-04:00\">March 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\/03\/man-sitting-his-bicycle-taking-break-prambanan-temple-national-park-5-september-2023.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Man wearing a hat and sitting on his bicycle taking a break with bicycle path in background.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/man-sitting-his-bicycle-taking-break-prambanan-temple-national-park-5-september-2023.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/man-sitting-his-bicycle-taking-break-prambanan-temple-national-park-5-september-2023-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/man-sitting-his-bicycle-taking-break-prambanan-temple-national-park-5-september-2023-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/man-sitting-his-bicycle-taking-break-prambanan-temple-national-park-5-september-2023-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/man-sitting-his-bicycle-taking-break-prambanan-temple-national-park-5-september-2023-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/man-sitting-his-bicycle-taking-break-prambanan-temple-national-park-5-september-2023-750x500.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\">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:<\/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\/03\/national-nutrition-month-2026-feel-good-with-healthy-habits\/\">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><\/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":{"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}]}}