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81. Can You Drink Alcohol if You Have Diabetes?
    
    Q: My husband has diabetes and says it's OK to drink alcohol. Is that true? A: Alcohol poses several problems for people with diabetes. First, after an initial spike in blood sugar, alcohol causes that level to drop. Because being tipsy causes the same symptoms as low blood sugar (sleepiness and dis
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82. Can I Eat Fruit if I Have Diabetes?
    
    Fruit is not off-limits if you have type 2 diabetes. It has too many good things going for it, such as fiber and nutrients, as well as its natural sweetness. These fruits are good choices. Keep in mind that fruit gives you carbs, and “as with any carbohydrate, it's important to be mindful of serving
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83. 6 Low-Carb Food Makeovers
    
    You watch what you eat because of your diabetes, and you know some of your favorite comfort foods can be a problem. You don't have to give them up if you know how to change them. “Many of my clients are reluctant to part with their highly processed favorites because they don’t think their cravings c
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84. 7 Tips for Tasty, Diabetes-Friendly Meals
    
    You can have delicious food that meets your needs for managing your type 2 diabetes. You have more options than you may realize. “It all comes down to having the right ingredients on hand for making meals both diabetes-friendly and delicious,” says Jackie Newgent, RD, author of The With or Without M
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85. Got Diabetes and High Blood Pressure? 9 Diet Tips
    
    Two out of three people with diabetes also have high blood pressure. Keeping your diet in check -- counting carbs, limiting sugar, eating less salt -- is key. You can still eat well and manage your conditions with these easy tips. Since you have high blood pressure, you should get no more than 1,500
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86. Overcoming Diabetes Diet Mistakes
    
    It happens. You stepped off the diet that's helping you manage your diabetes. Now it's time to get back on track. The sooner you do that, the better -- for your health and your peace of mind. These simple strategies can help you get right back on track with healthy eating. So you had some chocolate
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87. When One Insulin Shot Isn't Enough
    
    If you have diabetes and your doctor says you need more than one insulin shot a day, you may be worried about how that will affect your daily routine. But there are a few tips that can help make your new insulin schedule go more smoothly. When you're giving yourself multiple insulin shots a day, you
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88. 4 Surprising Reasons for Blood Sugar Swings
    
    Managing diabetes means being prepared for unexpected blood sugar changes. Certain foods and drinks are often to blame, but not always. Seemingly simple facts of everyday life can sometimes kick your sugar out of whack, too. Stress. When you're under stress, certain hormones send nutrients, includin
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89. Great Outdoor Workouts for People With Diabetes
    
    When you get moving, your body is better able to use insulin. This fall, get outside with a fun, flexible workout such as walking, swimming, or biking. Jacqueline Shahar, MEd, RCEP, CDE, an exercise physiologist at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, suggests you talk to your doctor before starting an
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90. Foods and Drinks That Can Cause Blood Sugar Swings
    
    Just when you think you're making all the right food choices, your blood sugar takes a leap or dive. Foods and drinks can have an impact you might not expect, and these surprise blood-sugar changes can be harmful (potentially causing low or high levels). Here are some things you should consider: Don
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