What are the best granola bars for people with diabetes?
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by Lucy Zhang, RD, CDE
3d ago
It can be tricky finding granola bars that work well for blood sugar. These quick grab and go snacks can often be quite high in ..read more
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How much does the Dexcom G7 cost in Canada? Is the Dexcom G7 covered by insurance?
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by Lucy Zhang, RD, CDE
2M ago
Get your Dexcom G7 questions answered ..read more
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What is reactive hypoglycemia?
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by Lucy Zhang, RD, CDE
3M ago
If you experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) without prediabetes or diabetes, you may be experiencing reactive hypoglycemia ..read more
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What are the best breads for people with diabetes?
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by Lucy Zhang, RD, CDE
5M ago
Living with diabetes does not mean having to give up bread. Find out which bread options are the best for blood sugar ..read more
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Rybelsus: Is the pill version of Ozempic right for you?
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by Lucy Zhang, RD, CDE
1y ago
By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about Ozempic, the injectable diabetes medication that became a mainstream topic for its weight loss effects. Rybelsus, the pill version of Ozempic, may be a less familiar name. To learn more about if this oral version of Ozempic is right for you, read on to learn about: What are the differences between Rybelsus and Ozempic? How does Rybelsus improve blood sugar? Does Rybelsus help with weight loss like Ozempic? Is Rybelsus covered by insurance in Canada? What are the common side effects of Rybelsus? What are the differences between Rybelsus and Ozempic? R ..read more
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What type of fibre lowers blood sugar? Viscous soluble fibre and diabetes.
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by Lucy Zhang, RD, CDE
2y ago
You’ve probably already heard at some point that fibre is an important part of a healthy diet. If the mention of fibre has you thinking “yeah yeah, my bowels are moving just fine”, keep reading because today we are zeroing in on viscous soluble fibre and how it helps to support blood sugar management. What is viscous soluble fibre? How does viscous soluble fibre improve blood sugar? How much viscous soluble fibre do I need? What are good sources of viscous soluble fibre? How to eat more viscous soluble fibre? What is viscous soluble fibre? Viscous soluble fibre are gel-forming fibre. They di ..read more
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How much does the FreeStyle Libre 2 cost in Canada? Is the Libre 2 covered by insurance?
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by Lucy Zhang, RD, CDE
2y ago
While the FreeStyle Libre 2 has been available in Canada since early 2021, coverage for the second generation Libre system was limited up until late last year. If you are wondering if you need to upgrade from the original Libre to the Libre 2, or if you are trying to decide if the Libre 2 is finally the one to take a plunge into sensor-based glucose monitoring, read on to get your Libre 2 questions answered: ,Is the FreeStyle Libre 2 covered by insurance in Canada? ,How much does the FreeStyle Libre 2 cost? ,What is the difference between the original FreeStyle Libre and the FreeStyle Libre 2 ..read more
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5 Ways to Take Control of Your Prediabetes Diagnosis
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by Lucy Zhang, RD, CDE
2y ago
1. Understand your diagnosis: What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes refers to blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. In Canada, prediabetes is diagnosed based on one of the following bloodwork results: Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C or A1C) of 6.0 - 6.4% Fasting plasma glucose (FPG): 6.1 - 6.9 mmol/L Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT):7.8 - 11.0 mmol/L While prediabetes has no symptoms, it increases your risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Think of prediabetes as your body’s “early alert system” that you may nee ..read more
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Why do cholesterol levels matter for diabetes and prediabetes? How to improve cholesterol levels?
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by Lucy Zhang, RD, CDE
2y ago
If you are living with prediabetes or diabetes, your doctor may ask you to complete a cholesterol blood test (lipid profile/panel blood test) on an annual basis. This helps to screen for and monitor dyslipidemia. Dyslipidemia refers to abnormal levels of blood lipids (fats) - which includes cholesterol and triglycerides. Jump ahead to: Why do cholesterol levels matter for diabetes and prediabetes? What do the cholesterol (lipid panel) labs mean? How to improve cholesterol levels? Why do cholesterol levels matter for diabetes and prediabetes? Living with prediabetes and diabetes is associate ..read more
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Are Lentils Healthy? How to Cook Lentils? How to Eat More Lentils?
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by Lucy Zhang, RD, CDE
3y ago
Did you know that Canada is the largest producer of lentils in the world? At a cost of about $0.16 per 1/2 cup serving, lentils can be an affordable way to increase your fibre and protein intake. Jump to: Are lentils healthy? How to cook lentils? How to store cooked lentils? How to eat lentils more often? Are lentils healthy? Lentils are a great plant based protein option to incorporate more often in to your eating routine. Each 1/2 cup serving of cooked lentils provides: Fibre: 5 g (20% DV) Protein: 10 g Available carbohydrates (net carbs): 17 g Lentils are also a great source of iron (20 ..read more
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