Has a family member or friend scolded you for your choice of dessert? Have you ever attended a family holiday party where Aunt Matilda or Uncle Henry loudly announced “your diabetic, you can’t eat that piece of cheesecake”?
March’s Diabetes Roundtable guest educator, Susan Weiner RD, MS, CDE, CDN offers this ‘diva’ advice:
The truth is: YOU can have some dessert if you have diabetes.You are in control of your food choices and your diabetes management. So, while relatives and friends might be well meaning with their advice, they might be way off-target, especially when you didn’t ask for it!
Your blood sugar level may be affected by the food you eat and by the total amount of carbohydrate that you eat. So, if you eat a meal or dessert that contains a large amount of carbohydrate, your blood sugar will most probably go up. If you eat more fiber with your meal, snack or dessert, your blood sugar might rise at a slower rate or might not become as elevated. Exercise and stress also can affect your blood sugar!
If you are in the mood for a dessert, Susan’s advice is to have it and enjoy it. Just remember to always test your blood sugar. Test as often as necessary! If your blood sugar is high, you might decide to hold off on that piece of cake until you’re back into target range. If you are with a friend, consider splitting a high-carb dessert. Or, if you just want a taste, take a spoon off your friends’ plate. Sometimes just a fork-fill can satisfy your craving. Whatever you decide to do, it’s TOTALLY your choice.
Experience Mr. Divabetic‘s “wellness with a wow” programming in New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA, Bethesda, MD and Pittsburgh, PA in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org
In the age old battle of the bulge it seems like superstar divas are much better than the rest of us at fighting off temptations. In this Diva Vs. Dessert duel, Jenny McCarthy easily resists a popular Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade breakfast treat, Jelly donuts. What’s her secret to kissing her favorite sweets goodbye?
Former “Playboy” centerfold Jenny McCarthy is almost 40 years old, but had no trepidation about baring it all for the magazine’s July/August 2012 issue, thanks to her age-defying good looks.
“The one thing I like about “Playboy” is they don’t have the anorexic look,” McCarthy told People June 25, 2012. “The women are voluptuous, so I didn’t really want to diet. I just wanted to tone up.”
Jenny, who was named Playmate of the Year in 1994, is thrilled at her glamorous new photospread. ”The pictures are really gorgeous and classy. They could be out of “W” magazine. They’re really elegant. It’s probably a lot more sophisticated than a lot of the stuff you’d see of people with their clothes on.”
The 5’6″ Jenny is a lithe 120 pounds these days, so it’s shocking to learn that she topped the scales at 211 pounds when she gave birth to son Evan in 2002.
McCarthy eventually lost the excess weight and became slimmer and fitter than ever by following a portion-controlled, high-protein, gluten- and dairy-free diet featuring lots of fresh vegetables and fruit.
Jenny also goes lots of yoga and treadmill work to stay toned. “I didn’t have to work out before 35 but now I have to, so it’s treadmill, bikram yoga, watching what I eat and great sex—lots of great sex!” she joked to Shape.
COUGAR CRAVINGS: Judging by her recent appearance at the American Music Awards it seems like Jenny’s sweeter for the likes of the pint-size superstar, Justin Bieber than she is for jelly donuts.
Mr Divabetic shares a Behind-the-Scene look at presenting diabetes education with DAZZLE at the ADA Expo in Pittsburgh, PA for the past five years
TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Chaka Khan celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month with guests: Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Pam Butler MS, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, cookbook author Holly Clegg, Mama Rose Marie and Ginger Vieira, from Burlington, VT living with type 1 diabetes
Before you decide to “trash” a veggie for good, why not try to eat it raw? Raw veggies can be more appetizing than their cooked counterparts to people who aren’t crazy about vegetables. The flavors of raw veggies can be milder than those of cooked ones.
Experience Mr. Divabetic’s wellness with a wow programming in Tucson, AZ, Santa Clara, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA and Bethesda, MD in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org
In the age old battle of the bulge it seems like superstar divas are much better than the rest of us at fighting off temptations. In this Diva Vs. Dessert duel, Pink easily resists one of the Thanksgiving treats, Pecan Pie. What’s her secret to kissing her favorite desserts goodbye?
Pink recently shed 55 pounds, gained after the birth of her first child last year, as a result of switching to a mostly vegetarian diet. She told Cosmopolitan magazine that although she occasionally eats chicken and fish, her new diet even turns vegan, meaning no animal products, at times.
She admitted, “I ate a lot of cheesecake during those nine months,” to Shape magazine, according to Yahoo. “Also anything sour, Sour Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Key Lime Pie.”
But today the notoriously fit 32-year-old pop star says her typical day includes a workout which involves one-hour of cardio and an additional hour of strength-training or yoga. She admits she loves working out. “I like feeling strong. It keeps my mental floor higher. Even if it’s a pain in the … and you hate working out, the endorphins help.”
She also tells Cosmo that “I thought I’d feel like a goddess. They sell you on that … like you’ll never feel more feminine. Really, I just felt like a mess, but I kind of enjoyed that too. .. yeah, I gained 55 pounds. I think my baby may be part cheesecake.” She adds “I’ve been in mommy mode, and I’m just starting to get back out there into the real world. I’ve been in the studio recording my new album, so now it feels like everything is falling back into place.”
If you’ve had enough of ongoing sugar cravings take this ’Blow Me One Last Kiss’ advice: Before you even start cutting down your sugar consumption, you may want to focus on boosting your daily water intake. Being fully hydrated is a great way to help flush toxins from your body and keep all of your muscles and organs functioning as they were meant to, which can help curb sugar cravings.
Mr Divabetic shares a Behind-the-Scene look at presenting diabetes education with DAZZLE at the ADA Expo in Pittsburgh, PA for the past five years
TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Chaka Khan celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month with guests: Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Pam Butler MS, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, cookbook author Holly Clegg, Mama Rose Marie and Ginger Vieira, from Burlington, VT living with type 1 diabetes
Before you decide to “trash” a veggie for good, why not try to eat it raw? Raw veggies can be more appetizing than their cooked counterparts to people who aren’t crazy about vegetables. The flavors of raw veggies can be milder than those of cooked ones.
See Mr. Divabetic live in Tucson, AZ, Santa Clara, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA and Bethesda, MD in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org
In the age old battle of the bulge it seems like superstar divas are much better than the rest of us at fighting off temptations. In this Diva Vs. Dessert duel, Reese Witherspoon seems to be able to resist Reese’s Pieces with ease. What’s her secret?
Reese Witherspoon makes exercising and eating right a way of life. “I work out all the time anyway just to stay healthy. I don’t believe in crash dieting or anything like that,” she recently told Us Weekly.
She stays motivated by having a fitness buddy. She and husband Jim Toth run together and she also hikes with her dog — pretty smart since studies show that dog owner walk more.
Reese also makes a point to change up her fitness routine. Besides going to both yoga and spin classes, Reese likes to get creative! The actress is a fan of YogaHop, which incorporates yoga poses with hip-hop, rock, and pop music.#divavsdessert
In the age old battle of the bulge it seems like Angelina Jolie has a leg up on the rest of us at fighting off temptation. What’s her secret to kicking Angel Food Cake to the curb?
The forever slender Angelina Jolie is reported to breakfast on a tablespoon of coconut oil and a protein shake or a handful of cereals for energy. That explains the healthy glow, coconut oil is rich vitamins and calories.
Although naturally slim with no appetite for weight Jolie has a serious workout routine she developed while preparing for her role in Tomb Raider. She started kickboxing workouts, bungee ballet, scuba diving and weapons training, including sword fighting and spear throwing. She also learned to row, dive and even play soccer.
Martial arts training provides an excellent full body workout. Much of Angelina’s training involved working on a heavy punch bag to build kicking strength in her hips and thighs, as well as upper body strength and endurance. A one hour kick boxing session can burn up to 800 calories for someone of Angelina’s frame.
Angelina’s thigh proves she’s got nothing to hide with her ability to avoid a sweet temptation. #divavsdessert
In the age old battle of the bulge it seems like superstar divas are much better than the rest of us at fighting off temptations. What’s their secret?
Actress Salma Hayek keeps her stunning figure by enjoying a detoxifying all-natural fruit juice drink.
“Carrots and apples give you a super boost of Vitamin A and antioxidants,” she told US Weekly. “When I feel stressed, I turn to food for comfort, but I don’t like to diet and I’m not good at it,” she said.
“After doing a juice cleanse, I’m motivated to eat healthier and not emotionally. Cleansing is like my meditation. It makes me stop, focus and think about what I’m putting into my body. I’m making a commitment to my health and hitting the reset button.”
Hayek believes in the juice cleanse so much that she co-founded a juice company Cooler Cleanse, a raw, pressed juice company that specializes in detoxifying drinks.
While Salma’s body has always been one of the most envied in Hollywood, she’s the first to admit, it’s not always easy.
“I don’t like to exercise, so I have to force myself to do it, because I know it’s good for my health,” she says.
In this Diva vs. Dessert duel between the staying sexy or eating sweets, Selma Hayek proves juice can give you the boost you need to win! #divavsdessert
In the age old battle of the bulge it seems like superstar divas are much better than the rest of us at fighting off temptations. What’s their secret?
She’s been in showing off her figure in slinky, sequined Bob Mackie gowns and bodysuits for almost 50 years so it not surprising to learn that Diana Ross is able to avoid Upside Down Cake with ease.
“I never like to think of myself as beautiful, said Ross, “I like to think of myself as healthy. Beauty comes from being healthy.”
Eating right and staying active are Diana’s secrets to looking supreme at 60. Diana Ross isn’t a ‘diva’ when it comes to working out either. She doesn’t need a fancy gym or a personal trainer to help her burn off the calories a sweet temptation. “Cleaning is a tremendous stress reliever and keeps my body taut,” she says. So, it’s not just about your body, it’s about your mind too.
Find out how much physical activity it takes to burn off your favorite tempting sweet to make it easier to stick with your healthy eating plan. Realizing you have to run 10 miles might make you think twice before eating a second slice!
In this battle between the beauty and the baked goods there’s only one boss who’s coming out the winner, Diana Ross! #divavsdessert
In the age old battle of the bulge it seems like superstar divas are much better than the rest of us at fighting off temptations. What’s their secret to winning the ‘Diva vs. Dessert’ duel?
Pamela Anderson is an infamous personality, actress and beauty, whose body and looks are famous in Hollywood. The woman makes her living by wearing a bikini!!!! How does she do it?
Sexy Pamela Anderson avoids pop tarts and stays lean and trim by following a strict vegetarian diets. Start your vegetarian diet slowly like Pamela by eliminating meat products first. Pamela’s other blonde bombshell tricks to help her fight off sweet temptations are to chew sugar-free gum and to carry a water bottle at all times with you.
In this battle of enjoying baked goods versus looking good in a bikini — this diva’s knockout swimsuit physique proves she’s a champ at kicking carbs to the curb!#divavsdessert
In the age old battle of the bulge it seems like superstar divas are much better than the rest of us at fighting off temptations. What’s their secret?
Pop sensation and movie star, Selena Gomez has been pretty vocal about her love of junk food in the past, but now says that she eating a little better and taking vitamins. Selena Gomez’s 80-20 rule might be just the trick to helping you kick your Snickers habit.
The 80-20 rule means 80 percent of the foods you eat are unprocessed and whole and the other 20 percent is made up of splurge foods. we guarantee she’d be on her way to being healthier! Here’s Selena Gomez’s diva-style diet tip to help you:
Yes, you can still have a healthy diet and eat junk food! You just can’t have junk food be the only food you eat.
In this battle when you aim ‘to a better eater, not a perfect eater’ — the diva always wins!#divavsdessert
In this Diva vs. The Dessert Showdown, Root Beer proves to be no match for a supermodel like RuPaul.
Let this fighting diva inspire you to see that life without sweet indulgences isn’t a DRAG. But if you’re struggling with your cravings, let ‘vanity’ to be the main purpose of your diet –i.e., to look incredible in a swimsuit -you’re unlikely to stick with it for the long haul.
The solution: “Arm yourself with additional motivators,” says Jeff Volek, Ph.D., R.D., of the University of Connecticut. He suggests keeping a daily journal in which you monitor migraines, heartburn, acne, canker sores, and sleep quality in addition to body measurements and the number on the scale. #divavsdessert
In case you've missed it, here is the latest diabetes information just for you: Wheat Belly Book Review Diabetes Community Spotlight: The Poor Diabetic What is the Best Blood Sugar Monitor? Diabetes Breakfast Scrambles
Diabetes scams are not a rare occurrence. They are everywhere. Unfortunately many of us turn to the internet hoping to find help for diabetes and not everyone is internet savvy, leaving them vulnerable to scams....Read Full Post
Are you tired of diabetes? Are you so tired that you don't even want to think about it? You may be experiencing diabetes burnout. This is when the efforts to carry out diabetes management become too overwhelming and stressful. The stress of it all becomes too much to handle....Read Full Post
My 11-year-old son likes treats. There is a container of red licorice on the table I have to resist whenever I enter the kitchen to grab an apple. When his friends come over they ask me to make them ice cream cones or muffins or for some change for the ice cream man. In the meantime I grab a couple squares of dark chocolate. They are just a little on the […]
It's a great time to soak up vitamin D from the sun's rays and breathe in fresh air. It's also a great time to try some light refreshing soup such as cold gazpacho soup. It is chock full of vegetables, fiber, and flavor. It is also low in carbs and sugar. I am sharing one of my most favorite recipes with you that coincidentally happens to […]
With a new year comes a new batch of articles to help you better manage your diabetes. I've been trying to add more content of late about family dynamics and diabetes. To that end I've developed two articles specifically for parents with children with type 1. The first addresses the often difficult topic of How to Talk with Your Child About Diabete […]
Pigs being raised in germ-free pens in Western Wisconsin may be one of our greatest hopes for an actual cure for diabetes. The University of Minnesota has teamed up with Mayo Clinic to find a cure for diabetes during this decade. They believe that these pigs may hold great promise....Read Full Post
People with type 1 and especially parents of children with type 1 fear nighttime hypoglycemic episodes. To address this concern, Medtronic has developed a remote glucose sensor called mySentry. The device allows parents and other caregivers to remotely monitor glucose levels and insulin pump status from another room in the house. If any of the built-in indic […]
As 2011 comes to a close I highlight the articles I've created this month to help you better manage your diabetes. I continue to be convinced that having knowledge about the potential health problems that could occur with type 1 is not bad news. I view it as motivation to practice what we know we can prevent or at least delay the onset of these complica […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued new guidelines toward trying to speed up the development of an effective artificial pancreas device. This is welcome news to people with type 1 diabetes who have been hearing about technological advances toward an artificial pancreas for years but are still waiting for a significant breakthrough.... […]
The information presented on this blog is for informational purposes only, and not intended to be a replacement or substitute for consultation with a qualified medical professional or for professional medical advice related to diabetes or any other medical condition. Please contact your physician or medical professional with any questions or concerns about your medical condition.
