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Optimizing insulin bolus calculation in children with type 1 diabetes: the involvement of fats and proteins

Optimizing insulin bolus calculation in children with type 1 diabetes: the involvement of fats and proteins

11/10/23
When it comes to the management of type 1 diabetes in children, accurate insulin dose calculation is essential to maintain steady blood glucose levels. According to the study Benefit of supplementary fat plus protein counting as compared with conventional carbohydrate counting for insulin bolus calculation in children with pump therapy, an innovative approach to insulin […]
Intermittent fasting – what happens in your body during the first 14 hours?

Intermittent fasting – what happens in your body during the first 14 hours?

07/02/23
Blood glucose rising stage Carbohydrates generally account for about half (roughly 40 to 55%) of our daily energy intake. After a meal, carbs are transformed into monosaccharides, mainly glucose, through digestion and are absorbed in the small intestine through capillaries. Glucose molecules are carried through the bloodstream to the liver and then distributed to the […]
Keto diet sweeteners

Keto diet sweeteners

11/01/23
It’s possible to enjoy the keto diet even when you have a sweet tooth.   You can opt for calorie free sugar alternatives (hence zero net carbs) in your recipes to maintain ketosis. Other sugar alternatives like Maltitol, Sorbitol, Xylitol and Yacon syrup are not calorie free, and might cause digestive discomfort for some people. Read […]
What is erythritol?

What is erythritol?

01/12/22
Are you having a hard time fighting sugar cravings while on  a keto diet? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! You can still use natural sweeteners to prepare healthy keto desserts. Erythritol is one of them, and the best part is that it’s 70-80% as sweet as table sugar but has zero calories. Let’s find out how this […]
Spotlight on the glycemic index: A good guide to good carbs

Spotlight on the glycemic index: A good guide to good carbs

09/03/18
Carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, potato, rice and legumes, form the very basis of our diet and are essential energy sources, but are they all created equal? The terms Simple sugars and complex carbohydrates have been used for years to classify carbohydrates according to their molecular structure. It was believed that simple sugars were rapidly […]
Diabetes Diet : DietSensor Helps You In Creating A Healthy-Eating Plan To Keep Your Blood Sugar Under Control

Diabetes Diet : DietSensor Helps You In Creating A Healthy-Eating Plan To Keep Your Blood Sugar Under Control

13/05/16
 A diabetes diet — medically known as medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for diabetes — simply translates into eating a variety of nutritious foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. At DietSensor, we aims to make life with diabetes easier! And from now on, say goodbye to manual logging.  Read the full article at: […]
Starch and Root Vegetables and Diabetes

Starch and Root Vegetables and Diabetes

03/12/15
There are a whole range of root vegetables and most of them are also starches  – a type of carbohydrate. Basically, some plants store glucose as starch – giant chains of sugars. So when it comes to root vegetables and starches, are they safe for type 2 diabetics to eat or not? Even if there isn’t […]
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