5 Moves for a Longer Life

All the latest news, advice, and recipes for managing diabetes

April 10, 2012

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5 Moves For a Longer Life Turns out little changes—from your salad dressing to your sleep cycle—can have a big impact on your diabetes risk. We looked at several new studies and found 5 easy tweaks that anyone can make to everyday habits, from eating to exercise. Keep reading » SHARE: Ready, Set, Grill If you have diabetes, you don't need to give up your beloved backyard tradition this summer. Lean, grilled protein can help steady blood sugar. Using a vinegar-based marinade will make it even healthier; one study found that consuming four tablespoons of cider vinegar before eating a high glycemic-index meal lowered the effect of the meal on participants' blood sugar by about 55 percent. Bring on the BBQ. Your guide to a better barbeque » SHARE: Good-for-You Blueberry Popovers Think these are off-limits? Guess again: At only 131 calories, 5 g of protein and 3 g of fiber, this treat is perfect for people with diabetes or watching their blood sugar. Rise and shine with this healthier option. Serve it with a fiber-packed berry salad, or take it on the go as part of a light, nutritious lunch. Get the recipe » SHARE:   Don't Miss Our $5 BLOW OUT SALE Visit the Reader's Digest Store and get best buys and great deals on some of our top books and magazines all for only $5.00 each. HURRY! Sale ends 4/12/12 or while supplies last.   Advertisement   You are subscribed to this email as auquenetmanager.diabetes@blogger.com. You can unsubscribe from this email by updating your preferences. View our privacy policy. Please do not reply to this email. If you have questions or comments, email the editors. Reader's Digest Association 750 Third Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10017 Copyright © 2012 Reader's Digest. All rights reserved.