Tag: Type 2 Diabetes

  • EID

    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 […]

  • Foods to eat and drinks to drink during Ramadan

    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 […]

  • Which Foods Contain Carbohydrates

    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 […]

  • Weight Loss Goals

    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 […]

  • Snack Tip!

    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.

  • 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 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 […]

  • Take a moment to Celebrate my success!

    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.

  • Congratulations!

    Congratulations!

    Congratulations! You have successfully completed your lifestyle program. Take a moment to acknowledge your successes and celebrate what you’ve accomplished.

  • Remember your Why

    Remember your Why

    Remember your “Why”? Focus on why you had a lapse. Use the 5 steps of problem solving and make your lapse part of your journey instead of it’s end.

  • A Lapse is Only a Big Deal if You Let it Become One

    A Lapse is Only a Big Deal if You Let it Become One

    A Laps is Only a Big Deal if You Let it Become One There may be times when you fall short of your goals for a week or two. This is called a lapse, and it’s very normal. Remember: A lapse is a big deal only if you let it become one. Whatever you do, […]