Tag Archives: Food
Living with Type 1 Diabetes: Besides Food, What Makes You Happy?
I asked myself the same question. While I adore food (who doesn’t?!), there is more to life. Diabetes can seriously complicate our relationship with food and after a recent celiac disease diagnosis, I needed to focus on the other things …
Diabetes Health Type 1 : Shopping Cart Confession
Do you find yourself indulging in treats when you feel down? I try not to but there are those days. I don’t want to admit what my shopping cart looked like on the 4th of July weekend. I don’t …
Diabetes Health In the News Podcast: U.S. Military Has an Obesity Problem
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According to new data from the Pentagon, more members of the U.S. military are reaching above-normal weight. In fact, 1 in 13 service members are now …
Diabetes Health in The News: Junk Food Restrictions Could Lead to Healthier Eating
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A new study has found that restricting sugar-sweetened treat and soda purchases could improve American diets, and it is believed that these results could benefit people …
Living With Type 1 Diabetes: My Love-Hate Relationship With Food
I love carbohydrates, and sometimes, I hate carbohydrates.
I think part of my love/hate relationship with food goes back to the days just before my diagnosis of type 1 as a teenager. …
Type 1 Diabetes: A Bountiful Breakfast
It’s March and I’m sick and tired of oatmeal. Nothing personal against the humble grain, but somehow over the winter months I had become like a Pavlov Dog. The sun would rise and I would find myself automatically measuring one-half …
FDA Bans Toxic Chemicals from Food Packaging
Beginning on February 1, 2016, a new order by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took effect banning the use of three grease-resistant chemicals in sandwich wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, pizza boxes, and other food packaging items. These chemical …
FDA Recall: Victory Kitchens Ltd. Recalls Products Containing Chicken From An Ineligible Country
By Nadia Al-Samarrie
A while back ago I started updating our readers on the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. When I came across this site, I thought my readers with diabetes should know about the foods that are being …
Learning Self-Control is the Key for Kids to Remain Healthy
According to a recent Pennsylvania study, kids need to learn to control themselves when it comes to food. Obviously, self-control is important for us all, kids and adults alike, when it comes to weight management. It’s equally apparent that …