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EID
EID Observing the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Eid celebrations begin. A glorious celebration that is followed by rejoicing, giving of alms and a feast of varied and delicious food. Gradually transition into your normal eating habits Returning to pre Ramadan eating patterns and food habits may cause a shock to your body’s […]
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Foods to eat and drinks to drink during Ramadan
Healthy Eating during Ramadan Remember to eat sensibly and healthily all year round but also during Ramadan. Divide your daily calories between Iftar and Suhoor with 1-2 snacks in between if needed. What types of food should I eat at Iftar? Begin with plenty of water to overcome dehydration from fasting and 1-2 small fresh […]
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Which Foods Contain Carbohydrates
Which Foods Contain Carbohydrates? The first step in carbohydrate counting is to figure out which foods contain carbohydrates. Here’s a list of foods that contain carbohydrates: Grains like rice, oatmeal, and barley, freekeh, bulgur, wheat, quinoa, buckwheat… Grain and flour based foods like bread, cereal, pasta and crackers, pizza, pastries Starchy vegetables like potatoes, sweet […]
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Weight Loss Goals
A common goal for weight loss for management of diabetes is 5% to 7% body weight in 6 months. How many kgs is that for you? Find your current weight in KG in the Blue Column. Then follow across the next 3 columns on that row. If you want to lose 5% of your body […]
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What If Your Blood Glucose Is Low Before You Eat?
What if Your Blood Glucose is too Low Before You Eat? If your glucose level is lower than your target range, treat the low first. Eat something with 15 grams of carbs, wait for 15 minutes, and check your blood glucose again. If it’s still below target, have another 15 grams of carbs. Repeat until […]
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What If Your Blood Glucose Is High Before You Eat
What if Your Blood Glucose is High Before You Eat? If your glucose levels are above your premeal target, you may need additional insulin to get back to target range. This dose is called a “correction dose.”
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Snack Tip!
Snack Tip! Weigh out individual snack portions and put the measured portions into zip-lock baggies or reusable containers. Mark the carb amount on the bag with a permanent marker or write it on a label if using reusable containers.
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How To Know How Many Grams Of Carbohydrates Are In The Foods I Eat?
How To Know How Many Grams of Carbohydrates Are In The Foods You Eat You can use apps, websites, books, and pocket guides to figure out how many carbs are in the food you eat. The easiest way to figure it out is to read the nutrition facts labels on packaged foods, or examine the nutrition […]
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Take a moment to Celebrate my success!
Congratulations! Today I will take a moment to think back about all my successes and accomplishments along my journey.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations! You have successfully completed your lifestyle program. Take a moment to acknowledge your successes and celebrate what you’ve accomplished.