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What Diabetics Need to Know About Carbohydrates

Shawn Biwer, BSN, RN Shawn Biwer, BSN, RN February 8, 2019 0 Comments Nutrition

Managing your diabetes can feel overwhelming, but it isn’t impossible. Understanding what carbohydrates are and how they affect your diabetes will make managing it a much simpler task. Here are the five most important things every person with diabetes needs to know about carbohydrates: What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates, or carbs, are one of the three […]

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Pros and Cons of Natural Sugar Alternatives for People with Diabetes

Shawn Biwer, BSN, RN Shawn Biwer, BSN, RN August 17, 2018 0 Comments General Health

People with diabetes often use artificial sweeteners to limit their consumption of added sugar. Unlike added sugar, artificial sweeteners do not raise your blood sugar in the short term. But using artificial sweeteners may not be the best approach to limiting sugar in your overall diet, and a lot of my patients have questions about […]

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