DIABETIC LIFESTYLE

By Adam Garcia

A NEW Type of Diabetes-Slow Onset Type 1
Type 1.5 is one of a number of names now applied to those who are diagnosed with diabetes as adults, but who do not immediately require insulin for treatment. They are often not overweight and have little or no resistance to insulin. When special [...]

DIABETIC LIFESTYLE

By Adam Garcia

A Dragonfruit A Day Helps Keep Your Endocrinologist Away!
Have you ever heard of a Pitaya Fruit? Neither did I, until a couple of days ago. It is commonly known as Dragonfruit and comes off of a cactus tree (See Below). It is also called Pitahaya Fruit and Strawberry Pear. According to the [...]

DIABETES MEAL PLANNING

By Adam Garcia

Composition of the Nutrients – Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
The amounts of the nutrients are of more concern rather than the actual foods that are included in a diabetes meal plan. Diabetic people must be more concerned of nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, but other aspects such as total fiber amount are [...]

DIABETIC MEAL PLANNING

Objectives of a Diabetic Meal Plan

By Adam Garcia
Diabetic meal planning is a very complex area, and is crowded with contradicting ideas. Here are some suggestions and tips, none of which must be implemented without a prior consultation with your nutritionist, dietitian or healthcare expert. The dietitian will take into consideration food preferences, age, weight, [...]

DIABETIC LIFESTYLE

By Adam Garcia
CONSEQUENCES! (Part 1)
It’s amazing what you do not realize can happen to your body until it actually happens. It is also amazing how a small scratch can become quickly infected and inflamed. It happened about two weeks ago after an itching bout with my right shin causing my leg to have a [...]

Sorry for not being around!

 

By Adam Garcia
 
Well I’m back online Finally! I had a computer snafu, so to speak. Unfortunately, I was unable to get it repaired or replaced. But I finally got a new one and I am now online again.
 
Just some things to look forward to and so you know from now on these topics will [...]