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Diabetic Pantry: Foods to Stock Up On

Cooking healthy, fresh, and flavorful meals takes a bit of planning, whether you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Take this list with you to grocery store to make sure you're prepared.

Stocking the Pantry for Quick Meals

Cooking Tips for Diabetics
Cooking for someone with diabetes, whether yourself or someone else, is really just a commitment to cooking healthy on a day-to-day basis. Get tips on what to keep in your pantry so that you can always make a diabetic recipe.

Healthy Snacks for Kids with Diabetes

What are the best snacks for your child with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes? Find out in this article from a diabetes expert and then make sure you always have those on hand.

Reduce Stress to Help Your Diabetes

How Stress Affects People with Diabetes
Stress affects people with both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. When you have diabetes, stress has an impact on your blood glucose levels, so managing stress when you have diabetes is just another way to work on managing your blood glucose levels.

How Diabetes Affects Sexual Function

What You Need to Know about Diabetes and Sex
Diabetes can affect sexual function, and as uncomfortable as it may sound, you may need to discuss this with your doctor. Learn more in this article.

Type 2 Diabetes: Estimating Portion Sizes

Quick Tips for Controlling Serving Sizes
Estimating portion sizes is an important skill for people with type 2 diabetes. Read this article for tips on determining appropriate portions.

Swimming: A Good Exercise Option for People with Diabetes

Swimming is an excellent exercise for diabetics, whether you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Diabetic Jam, Jelly, and Relish Recipes

Preserving fresh foods to enjoy later in the year is a cooking technique as old as cooking itself. We've put together some diabetic jam, jelly, and relish recipes to get you through the colder months.

Sugar and Sugar Substitutes in Your Cooking

Sugar Substitutes for Diabetic Recipes
This article talks about sugar and sugar substitutes for people with diabetes and provides diabetic recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Gifts that Diabetics Will Appreciate

Gifts that Focus on Healthy Living and Healthy Eating
Consult this list for gift ideas that a person with diabetes might need or appreciate.