Category Archives: Diet

DIABETES, CATS, AND CREATIVE THINKING

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As you may or may not know cats are pretty creative animals. Some people think we are curious. Others think we are resourceful. The truth is we are creative thinkers. We may be a bit scaredy but we are not afraid of taking chances to explore new things. And guess what?! That’s a common trait […]

SAY “MEOW” TO TURMERIC

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This afternoon as I sat on the porch enjoying the chirping birds and warm sun, a page from the newspaper flapped in the wind and caught my eye. I briefly wondered, “what are those curious yellow worms?” As I approached the paper, I read the title- “Turmeric May Help Treat Diabetes.”   I sniffed the […]

I HAVE DIABETES, WHAT CAN I EAT?

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The first thing all diabetics should know is that diabetes is a progressive disorder. Type 1 diabetes is treated with insulin and Type 2 is treated with medications, dietary changes and exercise. Diabetes is relatively easy to control but if neglected the complications of the disorder are devastating. Quality of life is minimally affected if […]