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28 05, 2025

Nutrition and Diabetes: What You Eat Matters

Kate Jordan2025-05-28T10:35:24-04:00May 28th, 2025|Categories: Diabetes|

Living with diabetes doesn’t mean giving up the joy of eating. In fact, good nutrition is one of the most powerful tools for managing diabetes—and it can also prevent complications and improve overall health. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or are supporting a loved one, understanding the link between food and blood sugar is key. Understanding Diabetes and Blood Sugar Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes blood sugar (glucose). In type 1 diabetes, the body doesn’t produce insulin. In type 2, the body either resists insulin or doesn’t produce enough. Either way, maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential—and that starts with nutrition. Top Nutrition Goals for Managing Diabetes Keep Blood Sugar in a Healthy RangeAvoid spikes and crashes by [...]

How to Reverse Symptoms of Diabetes

Kate Jordan2024-07-16T11:09:49-04:00July 16th, 2024|Categories: Diabetes|Tags: #Diabetes, #DiabetesAwarenessMonth, #Exercise, #homecare, #HomeCareSouthFlorida, #HomeHealthcare, #MediterraneanDiet, #Seniors, diet, FirstLantic|

Diabetes affects an estimated 34.2 million or 10.5% of the population in the U.S., according to research from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control. That number includes 210,000 children and adolescents younger than age 20. Compared to other Western countries, the statistics for Americans are significantly higher. For example, the number of Italians suffering from the disease is almost half that of Americans. So, we ask, how to reverse symptoms of diabetes. Reasons for Increases in Diabetes within the U.S: Not enough exercise Too much fast food Not enough fruits and vegetables Too many processed foods with high sugar and salt content Super-sized food portions What Can be Done? The good news is that many people can keep their Diabetes under [...]

Diabetes: How to Reverse Symptoms without Medication

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T21:07:23-05:00October 17th, 2022|Categories: At Home Healthcare, Diabetes|Tags: #Diabetes, #DiabetesAwarenessMonth, #Exercise, #homecare, #HomeCareSouthFlorida, #HomeHealthcare, #MediterraneanDiet, #Seniors, diet, FirstLantic|

Diabetes affects an estimated 34.2 million or 10.5% of the population in the U.S., according to research from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control. That number includes 210,000 children and adolescents younger than age 20. Compared to other Western countries, the statistics for Americans are significantly higher. For example, the number of Italians suffering from the disease is almost half that of Americans. So, why is the rate in the U.S. so much higher than in other parts of the world, and what can we do about it? FirstLantic, a company dedicated to quality home healthcare, provides some insights. Reasons for Increases in Diabetes within the U.S: Not enough exercise Too much fast food Not enough fruits and vegetables Too many processed [...]