Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, so creating a high protein low carb mac and cheese was an absolute must for our family! Simple hacks can up the staying power, increase the resistant starch to help maintain healthy BG levels, and keep all the cheesy goodness! Mac and Cheese as a “vegetable” There’s […]
Is Resistant Starch Good for Diabetics? Absolutely!
The question of the moment: is resistant starch good for diabetics? Yes, but what exactly is resistant starch? Hopefully, it is a part of your every day diet. Here’s the gist. Resistant starch is basically starch that passes through your stomach and intestines without being fully digested. It ends up in your colon and becomes […]
What is High Blood Sugar? Easy Explanations
High blood sugar, or being “high,” is something diabetics may hear a lot! Hyperglycemia means the same thing. Hyperglycemia is a big, fancy medical term for high blood sugar. In other words, there is more “sugar” or glucose [called a BG for blood glucose] in our blood than is healthy. So, we say it is […]
What is High? Diabetes 101 – Helpful Terms
Simply put, a diabetic “high” means too much blood sugar. With diabetes a learning curve often exists because we don’t know the lingo used to discuss issues. When you are tired of explaining something for the gazillionth time or you need to clarify your own thoughts, this series of posts can help!For even more simplification, […]
