Tag Archives: carbohydrate

High Fat Low Glucose

Posted on March 17, 2015 by janekdickinson

Lately I’ve talked to and read about people who’ve eaten fast food and then experienced low blood glucose. This can be confusing and/or frustrating, but it actually makes sense. Fat takes longer to break down in our bodies and doesn’t turn into … Continue reading →

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Limiting Carbohydrate

Posted on August 2, 2013 by janekdickinson

I recently spent a few weeks eating fewer carbohydrate foods. While I don’t like most sentences with the word “limit” in them, it was my choice to limit the carbs I ate, so I’m using that term for now. During … Continue reading →

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More food and diabetes

Posted on June 26, 2013 by janekdickinson

A recent study found that carb counting is not much better than other meal planning approaches in managing type 1 diabetes. I have mixed feelings. Drawbacks to carb counting include giving a message of “eat whatever you want and cover … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Lifestyle

Posted on May 20, 2013 by janekdickinson

Low carb living may be the way to go for many people. I am reading The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living by Volekand Phinney. This book is interesting and eye opening! I am discovering many things about my … Continue reading →

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