One question I’ve seen often is : what glycemia numbers are good? Generally speaking, only normals’ numbers make sense. And these vary depending on the source. But to simplify, for a non diabetic person, fasting glycemia should be < 100mg/dl. That’s your glycemia when you wake up in the morning.…
You can read a lot of things about alternative sweeteners. According to some people, some will cause cancer, some will make your sugar levels spike, even induce T2 diabetes. What does science say about it? In conclusion, to me Stevia seems to be the most suitable for diabetics. Aspartame and…
One of my favourite Starbucks treats is the skinny lemon and poppy seed muffin, and because lemons are one of the few fruits good for diabetics, I love to make these little bites of citrus fun. I’ve adapted this from a traditional French yoghurt cake recipe. Ingredients 150g of natural,…
Knowing when to test your glycemia isn’t a straightforward question. And you’ll see lots of different answers. Sometimes it feels like everybody does it differently and none of it makes sense. The first thing to know is that your glycemia test gives you an idea of what your body is…
Like for all activities that will take time, managing diabetes requires you to manage expectations. The worst thing you can do is set aims you can’t possibly achieve or that make your life so hard, you give up. It’s one thing to give up going to the gym, it’s another…
When I started on my journey with diabetes, I knew that exercise was needed. That raised the question: when in the day to exercise? The literature is a bit poor on that subject. It is often advised to type 1 diabetics to exercise before their morning meal and before injecting…
As a result of modern medicine, type 2 diabetes is often treated at the symptom level: lower glucose levels, control side effects, make people feel better for a while. But it’s an endless cycle since for example insulin injection leads to weight gain, which leads to more insulin resistance, which…
There’s nothing a Frenchman likes more than a coffee at the end of a meal, and with the short, strong coffee we add a little piece of my Scottish heritage in the form of shortbread, and I’ve adapted it to make it diabetic friendly recipe. See below for the recipe.…
One important factor in managing your diabetes is controlling your glycemia and the rate of absorption of glucose into your bloodstream. It can be achieved by pre-loading your meal with fat and proteins. Many studies have shown that both fat and proteins have several beneficial effects on glucose management, especially…
Doing a 180 degree pivot away from your every day diet can be difficult, so sometimes it’s better to modify what you like to your new requirements. If you love pizza night, it’s still possible to indulge in your favourite toppings on a modified base. The good news is that…