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Berry Yogurt Salad Ingredients: 3 cups strawberries, sliced 2 cups blueberries 2 cups raspberries ½ cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ tablespoon vanilla extract In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. In a large bowl, combine berries. Add yogurt mixture to berries, and gently toss to coat evenly. Peanut Butter Bites Ingredients: ½ cup peanut butter ¼ cup flaked coconut (unsweetened) ¼ cup dry milk powder ½ cup rolled oats ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup wheat germ ¼ cup unsweetened apple juice Mix peanut butter, coconut, and milk powder ...
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Citrus and Thyme Salmon Fillet Yummy and healthy dinner suitable for most diabetic diets Prep Time:10 minutes Cook time:20-25 minutes Diabetic Dinner #1 Ingredients: – 3 pound salmon fillet, skinless – ¾ teaspoon salt – ½ teaspoon black pepper – 1 tablespoon olive oil – 1 orange, thinly sliced – 1 lemon, thinly sliced – 12 sprigs fresh thyme Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and place the salmon on it. Drizzle the salmon with the olive oil, and sprinkle the salt and pepper over it. Place the orange and lemon slices and the thyme on the salmon. ...
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Depending on the diabetes type and condition, always seek medical advice from your doctor about which diabetic exercises are safe for you. Here are 10 easy exercises that have amazing benefits for diabetics: Walking Light Jogging Dance and aerobics Biking Tai Chi Body resistance exercises (push-ups, chin-ups, squats) Lightweight lifting Simple stretching exercises Yoga Meditation The above exercises have a number of health benefits, including: Improved vision Stronger bones Decreased chances of infections and ulcers Better stamina More energy Decrease in the incidence of erectile dysfunction Reduction in stress Improvement in sleep Exercise is important for everyone. However, for diabetics, ...
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I have lived with diabetes now for almost 18 years. In some ways seems like a lifetime. In others I feel like a complete newbie to the ‘pancreatically-challenged’ world. When a milestone approaches, (and my diabetes ‘coming of age’ feels like a milestone), I can’t help but reflect on some of the things I’ve learnt along the way. This makes me realise how far I have come and also, how far I have to go. My diabetes management tools have certainly changed – and advanced – over the years. Today, I am part cyborg. Each day I wear an insulin ...
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After months of preparation Diabetic FAQ is now live. Ready to answer and simplify diabetes questions from around the web Wanna connect? We’re always looking for networking opportunities with bloggers, diabetes experts and people living with diabetes who want to share their experiences. Diabetic FAQ promotes eating healthy, exercising along with motivational content. Join us, share your story with us by emailing us here. Furthermore, Diabetic FAQ is open for constructive criticism. Our team keeps all user information private and only shares content with approval.