Health Tip: Diabetes and Dessert
Most diabetics can eat an occasional dessert, but moderation is key, the American Diabetes Association says.
It offers these suggestions to help diabetics enjoy desserts safely:
- Try fresh fruits, especially those in season.
- Adjust pie and cobbler recipes to include less sugar and fat.
- Cut down on carbohydrates as much as possible.
- Allow yourself only a very small portion of dessert.
- Keep sweets only for special occasions.
Exercise is a challenge for many people, but there are even more potential pitfalls for diabetics.
The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions to help diabetics who exercise:
- Figure out how exercise affects your blood glucose. Always measure it before and after you exercise.
- If your blood glucose is high before exercising, it may go even higher. Be cautious about exercising in this condition.
- Exercising for a long time, or exercising very strenuously, could also lead to low blood glucose. This might happen immediately or a while after you exercise, so be prepared.
- If you have low blood glucose when you are ready to exercise, try having a snack or adjusting your medication in consultation with your doctor.
- Keep water and a snack -- a carbohydrate is best -- on hand while you exercise.
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