GlucoMenu Diabetes Blog

Pre-Diabetes treatment

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:42:03 +0000

Last week I attended the Joslin Diabetes Critical Literature Analysis conference in Phoenix.

One of the presenters mentioned research will be presented later this year on giving low dose insulin to those with Pre-Diabetes with the thinking that it may help with preserving pancreas function… Of course, diet and exercise (along with weight loss) can be very helpful in treating Pre-Diabetes.

You can learn more about Pre-Diabetes treatment by visiting: GlucoMenu.com

The conference was at the Arizona Biltmore… I’m including a photo. Nice place!

Vinegar & Blood Sugar?

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:48:07 +0000

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

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:18:11 +0000

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

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:41:56 +0000

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

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:54:13 +0000

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

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:55:43 +0000

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?

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:41:40 +0000

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

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:13:20 +0000

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

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:43:15 +0000

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

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:55:33 +0000

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