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🌟 If you or someone you know is managing diabetes, get ready for a game-changer today! 🩸 In this video, we're unlocking the secrets to a diabetic-friendly diet by revealing the 12 best foods that can help you take control of your blood sugar levels. 🥦🍓
But wait, there's more! We're not just stopping there; we're also exposing the 7 sneaky culprits you should skip to keep your diabetes in check. 🚫 So, stick around because the keys to better health are just moments away. ⏳🍽️🚫 #DiabetesDiet #HealthyLiving #SubscribeNow #healthawareness
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12 best foods to eat when you have
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diabetes and seven to skip if you or
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someone you know is managing diabetes
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you're in for a game changer today in
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this video we're unlocking the secrets
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to a diabetic friendly diet by revealing
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the 12 best foods that can help you take
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control of your blood sugar levels but
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hold on because we're not just stopping
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there we're also exposing the seven
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sneaky culprits You Should Skip to keep
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your diabetes in check so stick around
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because the keys to Better Health are
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just moments away before we dive in
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don't forget to hit the Subscribe button
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more interesting Health contents in a
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hurry let's dive into the 12 best foods
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to eat when you have diabetes and the
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Seven to skip right now good to eat one
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broccoli look for fresh whole foods that
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are packed with nutrients and low in
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sugar first up broccoli it's low in
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calories and carbs and packs some
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serious vitamins and iron broccoli is
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rich in vitamin C vitamin K and
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pottassium
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eating broccoli can help lower insulin
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levels so load up with fresh broccoli in
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this marinated broccoli salad two
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berries missing dessert treat yourself
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to a cup of naturally sweet berries
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which are some of the best fruits for
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people with diabetes they're rich in
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fiber and low in sugar to help control
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your blood sugar they're also high in
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antioxidants and vitamin C satisfy a
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craving for sweets with ice pops that
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bursting with fresh
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berries three chia seeds chia seeds are
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tiny seeds that pack a big nutritional
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punch a 2017 study found that chia seeds
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may help protect against chronic health
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conditions like obesity high blood
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pressure heart disease and certain
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cancers they are a good source of fiber
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and healthy fats as well try adding a
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spoonful to your morning smoothie or
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yogurt
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parate four Greek yogurt if you've been
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missing ice cream try eating one cup of
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Greek yogurt instead Greek yogurt is
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loaded with protein to help keep you
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full as well as calcium and vitamin D
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look for Greek yogurt without added
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sugar and kick it up a notch with fresh
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berries and cinnamon or top your
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favorite healthy fitas with plain Greek
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yogurt instead of sour
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cream five
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applesauce if you love to bake
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applesauce is your new secret weapon
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while it is high in natural sugars it's
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a great substitute for sugar brown sugar
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and even butter in your dessert recipes
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bring this apples spice angel food cake
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to your next family party for a lower
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sugar treat that everyone will love or
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make your own no sugar applesauce to
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keep on hand for low fat baking with a
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hit of
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fiber six chicken grill fresh chicken
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breasts this weekend to have on hand for
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quick and easy lunches it's lower in
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sodium and fat than many lunch meats
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like bolognia or salami chicken breast
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packs a punch of protein to keep you
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satisfied all afternoon aim for 3 oz per
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serving and marinate it in homemade low
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sugar salad dressing or try one of these
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diabetic chicken recipes then use it as
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a tasty salad topper or whip up an easy
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avocado chicken
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salad seven
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nuts lightly salted nuts are a
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satisfying crunchy snack for people with
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diabetes the protein and healthy fats
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keep you full and keep your blood sugar
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stable a 2019 study in circulation
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research found that eating tree nuts
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like almonds cashews pecans pistachios
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and walnuts was linked with a lower risk
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for heart disease in people with
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diabetes just watch the portion sizes
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aim for 1 2 oz of homemade trail mix or
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2 tbsp of nut butter eight beans slash
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calories in saturated fat by eating
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beans instead of meat this grilled bean
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burger contains as much protein as beef
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but with more fiber and other nutrients
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beans are also rich in soluble fiber
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fiber which can improve your gut health
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beans contain carbs so limit your
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portion to about 1/ 14 cup if you're
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using canned beans rinse them first to
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avoid unnecessary salt nine leafy
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greens leafy greens like kale collared
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greens spinach and swiss chard add some
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serious benefits to just about any meal
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kale is rich in vitamin C calsium and
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potassium while being low in calories
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and carbs collard greens are a great
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source of vitamins a 9 and K two cups of
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any leafy green will keep you full and
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healthy not so sure about the flavor
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toss them in a smoothie stir them into a
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soup or bake up Old Bay crispy kale
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chips 10 sweet
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potatoes not the marshmallow topped
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brown sugar packed casseres at
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Thanksgiving instead roast sweet
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potatoes for a vitamin packed snack
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sweet potatoes are good for people with
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diabetes because they're rich in
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vitamins A and C as well as potassium
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and fiber
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make your own baked sweet potato fries
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or any of these healthy sweet potato
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recipes 11
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quinoa quinoa is a seed that tastes like
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a comforting carb it's rich in folate B
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vitamins and plant based protein it's
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also high in fiber to help manage your
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blood sugar quinoa is a healthy choice
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for people with diabetes and can be
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prepared in a variety of tasty options
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use it as a healthy easy side dish or
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whip up a flavorful quinoa salad for
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lunch 12 peanut butter does a diabetes
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diagnosis mean giving up peanut butter
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not to worry people with diabetes can
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still enjoy peanut butter in moderation
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when choosing the best jar of peanut
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butter for you start by looking at the
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nutrition label avoid lowfat varieties
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because they are usually higher in Sugar
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choose peanut butter with as few
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ingredients as possible and spread it
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over fruit or whole wheat toast bad to
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eat one sugary drinks we all need an
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Indulgence every once in a while but if
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it comes with a string of sugary
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ingredients pass drinks like soda energy
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drinks and fruit punch spike your blood
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sugar with just a small serving without
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protein and fiber to slow down your
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response to the drink your blood glucose
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will soar then come crashing down
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instead opt for natural drinks like
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infused water two white bread white
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bread is different than whole grain or
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whole wheat bread because it has been
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stripped of its nutrients without
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natural fibers eating a slice of white
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bread is almost like eating straight
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sugar always opt for whole grains or try
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wrapping your sandwich in lettuce these
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buffalo chicken lettuce wraps are an
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editor favorite three starchy
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vegetables not all veggies are created
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equal starchy vegetables like white
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potatoes can lead to blood sugar highs
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and lows fortunately there are loads of
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healthy and more flavorful substitutions
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for the humble Spud try roasted carrot
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fries or mashed cauliflower to replace
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greasy fries and buttery mashed potatoes
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your blood glucose and your taste buds
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will thank you four processed foods when
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grocery shopping for easy diabetes
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friendly recipes stick to the perimeter
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of the store where all the fresh produce
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lean proteins and dairy are once you
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start walking down the aisles full of
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crackers chips and cookies you're in
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store for more calories carbs and sugar
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five
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alcohol mocktails anyway one drinking
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alcohol can put you at risk of low blood
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glucose so it's best to always drink in
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moderation never drink on an empty
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stomach and stay mindful of how many
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carbs are in each drink keep healthy
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snacks nearby and be sure to check your
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blood glucose level before going to bed
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after having cocktails with
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friends six breakfast cereal most
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breakfast cereals are not the best
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choice for people with diabetes they are
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high in sugar so they quickly spike your
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blood sugar level this sets you up for a
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sugar crash before it's even lunchtime
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consider ditching your breakfast cereal
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for fluffy scrambled eggs oatmeal or a
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Greek yogurt parfait seven
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candy well we knew this one was coming
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candy is typically high in sugar and
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carbs and has no nutritional value it
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can quickly send your blood sugar level
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up making it difficult to manage
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throughout the day when your sweet tooth
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calls pass on the candy and enjoy fresh
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berries a fruit smoothie or any of these
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diabetes friendly
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desserts thank you for joining us today
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diabetes management through smart food
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