Here are five things I'm thankful for today.
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I am really thankful for diabetes websites like dLife.com that can be trusted to dispel some of the diabetic myths out there that scare us to death. I am more than a little disappointed in Oprah and Dr. Oz for contributing to that fear mongering on a recent episode of the Oprah Show.
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"Pasta is
pasta, but the spicy peanut sauce is a knock out. Natural peanut butter
is dolled up with soy sauce, crushed red pepper, veggie broth and
garlic. Add a bit of scallion, bell pepper and cilantro - and toss."
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When I read this article this morning. I thought it would ring a bell with many of my readers here at The Sweet Diabetic. Sleep is essential to our health and there are many of us who simply don't get enough because of the stress in our lives.
Here is the article ...
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This one is for the millions of us trying to lose weight.
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Ask any woman: It can be difficult to weather "that time of the month" and "the change." But managing these episodes when you have diabetes adds a whole set of complications. Here's what you need to know to make these two experiences smooth sailing.
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I am willing to release my disease and embrace perfect health.
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Sugar alcohols are like sugar in some ways, but they are not completely
absorbed by the body. Because of this, the blood sugar impact of sugar
alcohols is less and they provide fewer calories per gram.
Additionally, sugar alcohols don't promote tooth decay as sugars do, so
are often used to sweeten chewing gum. One, xylitol, actually inhibits
bacterial growth in the mouth.
It's important to note, however, that the different types of sugar alcohols act very differently in the body
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