Vinegar & Blood Sugar?

I’ve had several people ask about whether vinegar assists with reducing blood sugar.  Here’s what research shows…

Researchers have found that taking a few tablespoons of vinegar (not the pill form) each day can help to reduce post-prandial (2 hours after eating) blood sugar and A1c levels for those with type 2 diabetes.   Acetic acid is the component of vinegar that seems to help with this blood sugar lowering effect by inhibiting digestion of carbohydrate.

You can read the entire response and learn more about Diabetes by visiting the following link:

Vinegar & Blood Sugar

 

GlucoMenu Tortilla Soup Recipe

Here is a recipe to help you warm up from the January cold outside!

GlucoMenu® Chicken Tortilla Soup

Recipe Ingredients:
1/3 cup onion, chopped
3 T. garlic, minced
1 T. olive oil
1 – 28 oz. can no salt added cut tomatoes
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
10 fl. oz. water
1 cup low sodium black beans
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
5 oz. roasted skinless chicken breast, diced
1 T. chili powder
2 t. ground cumin
1 t. black pepper
4 T. fresh cilantro
2 corn tortillas (6 inch in diameter), cut into strips

Recipe Directions:
1.  Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
2.  Transfer to large pot.  Add tomatoes, broth, water, and spices.  Heat for 10 minutes.
3.  Add beans, chicken and chilies.  Simmer for additional 10 minutes.
4.  Serve with tortilla strips as garnish.
5.  Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts per serving:
Calories: 236,  Carbohydrate: 28 g,  Fiber: 7 g,  Fat: 6 g,  Protein: 19 g,  Sodium: 504 mg

You can find more diabetes recipes at GlucoMenu.com

Glucose Monitoring Contact Lens Being Developed

Microsoft and UW are developing a contact lens that will allow people with Diabetes to monitor their glucose levels. Some of the information found in blood is also available on the surface of the eye. The new lens will transmit the data wirelessly.

Here is a link to learn more:

Microsoft Functional Contact Lens

Diabetes & Exercise in 2012

Lots of people heading back to the gym this time of year.  Be sure to wash hands and clean equipment before and after use to avoid getting sick.  Here’s to great workouts in 2012!

 

Get more diabetes exercise tips by visiting GlucoMenu.com

Diabetes & Holiday Celebrations

Below is a link to our most recent newsletter that includes tips for holiday celebrations and an Artichoke Dip recipe.

GlucoMenu Holiday Newsletter

Remember to include exercise and be mindful of portion sizes while celebrating with family and friends. Happy Holidays!

Holiday Weight Gain?

Holiday weight gain:   fact or fiction?

Here is an interesting study that shows the average person gains about 1 pound during the holiday season (however some gain as much as 5 pounds).

Holiday Weight Gain Study

GlucoMenu Beverage Guide

Ever wonder what beverages you can drink if you have diabetes?  Here is a link to the GlucoMenu Beverage Guide which contains over 150 Diabetes Friendly Beverages.  This list was created since many people with diabetes struggle with what beverages they can consume without having much effect on their blood sugar.

GlucoMenu Beverage Guide

 

Thankgiving & Diabetes

Our most recent newsletter includes a Pumpkin Pie recipe for Thanksgiving:

GlucoMenu Newsletter

Remember to include some exercise on Thanksgiving to balance the festivities.  Have a great Thanksgiving!

Diabetes Self-Management Study

We’ve been conducting a Diabetes Self-Management Study over the past several weeks and I wanted to share some preliminary results… ALL study participants have lost weight! I am proud of everyone’s hard work and find it really motivating when I see the updates each week.

Here’s a link to more information about the study:
http://GlucoMenu.com/new_research/study/diabetes_study.asp

Stevia & Diabetes?

Here is a question I recently received from someone with diabetes:

Q:  I was wondering if Stevia sweeteners are safe with someone who has diabetes? I was recently diagnosed as having diabetes.

A:  An extract from the stevia plant called rebiana has recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This sweetener contains little or no calories.

Brand names for rebiana include Truvia and PureVia.  Rebiana will be found in products such as beverages as well as in single serve packets.

The American Diabetes Association’s website lists Stevia, Saccharin, Aspartame, Acesulfame potassium, and Sucralose under the subject of Low Calorie Sweeteners.

You can read more by visiting GlucoMenu.com