Jenn Bryant
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Managing Blood Sugars 101

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Managing Blood Sugars: Diabetes Do you or someone you know have pre-diabetes or diabetes? Many of my clients who have pre-diabetes were told by their doctor that “your blood sugars are a little high”. But they are not told they have “pre-diabetes”. PLEASE advocate for yourself. Ask questions. Know what your blood sugars goals are. Fasting Goal <100 mg/dL HbA1c: <5.9% If your blood sugars are “a little high” ask, what can I do about that? Do you have a Registered Dietitian you recommend? Where can I find more information?…

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Jenn Bryant
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Sugar Alcohols: Are they a Sweet Alternative to Sugar?

What are sugar alcohols? Sugar alcohols are found in many “sugar free” foods and low sugar or low calorie foods and beverages.  These products include sugar-free gum and candy, no sugar added ice creams, yogurts, and puddings, and some baked goods.  Their chemical structure consists of a simple carbohydrate attached to an alcohol group.  Some examples include lactitol, maltitol, mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, and erythritol.  You can identify them by the -ol at the end of their name on the food label.  There has been a recent increase in the consumption…

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