Diabetes Dietitian

Fuji Apple chips are a great lower calorie snack for those with diabetes. They are crunchy and have a slight sweet taste. One ounce contains 105 calories, 25 grams of carbohydrate, 1 gram of protein, and 0 grams of fat.

Dannon’s Light n fit yogurt is a great lower calorie treat for those with diabetes.  It supplies 60 calories, 10 grams of carbohydrate, 5 grams of protein, 0 grams of fat, and 150 mg of calcium. It comes in 12 flavors. It can be put in the freezer for a frozen treat or you can add a couple […]

Going through a pregnancy complicated with diabetes was one of the most difficult times in my life, but also one of the most rewarding. When I became pregnant over 27 years ago, the area of diabetes in pregnancy was in its infancy. I was one of the first women to use glucose monitoring to insure […]

Receiving the diagnosis of gestational diabetes can be upsetting for the mother to be.  Not only does the mother fear the risk to her own health, but also for the baby. Gestational diabetes is generally diagnosed during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. In some instances, it can be diagnosed in the first trimester.  […]

Recent studies have shown women who ate a 1 ounce portion of nuts five or more times a week had a decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who rarely or never consumed nuts.  This is due to the high omega-3 polyunsaturated content of nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and pecans.  Walnuts, in particular, have […]

A New Diabetes Treat – Kool-Aid Jammers 10 calorie pouches with only 2 grams carbohydrate 5 flavors-Kiwi Strawberry, Tropical Punch, Grape, Cherry, and Orange Sweetened with Splenda Great to pack for kid’s lunches Great frozen for beach lunches Can be taken to parties, movies, or trips for a low-calorie drink like the rest of the kids […]

Stay away from red meat.  Red meat will give you cancer.  How many times have we heard comments such as these?  Red meat has received public attention due to recent studies that show red meat causes health problems such as heart disease and cancer.  However, the problem may not solely lie with the meat itself, rather, the […]

So many times patients say they don’t mind testing they just can’t seem to remember to do it. It reminds me of the question I get asked at each dental visit, “Are you remembering to floss?”  Like testing, it isn’t the process of flossing that prevents me from doing it regularly, it is remembering that’s […]