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dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!

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Do you have questions about living with diabetes? dLife has a wealth of information to give you the answers you need to manage your diabetes health!  We are the number-one community network and resource for people living with diabetes and their caregivers.  By providing in-depth expert information, inspiration, and community connection, dLife’s award-winning dLife.com and dLifeTV help millions of people, just like you to gain control of their diabetes health.

dLife.com:  dLife.com is the leading online diabetes destination for over one million visitors each month. You’ll find the deepest and most unique variety of original diabetes resources anywhere.  Become a dLife member for FREE and receive free eNewsletters with the latest diabetes news and information, plus recipes and nutrition tips. Join the largest diabetes community at www.dLife.com/joinnow and receive a free ecookbook by entering promo code SC12.

dLifeTV: Award-winning dLifeTV is the only national TV series dedicated to people with diabetes, airing Sundays ONLINE (7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT). Tune in to see diabetes expert interviews, cooking demonstrations, and profiles of celebrities and athletes living with diabetes. Find more information on dLifeTV.

dLife Diabetes Companion Mobile App: This popular iPhone application is the ultimate FREE diabetes lifestyle manager and tracker to help you handle your diabetes on the go. Track your blood glucose levels, find diabetes friendly recipes, watch episodes of dLifeTV, and get expert answers to your diabetes questions, all through your mobile phone. Download this app now in the iTunes store.

Recipes:  Want some variety in your diabetes diet? dLife has the largest recipe database with over 9,000 recipes that are easy to search. You can sort by course, main ingredient, carbs, calories, fat, or sodium counts – even gluten-free. Find the perfect recipe here.

Community:  Have a nagging question you haven’t been able to get answered? Feel like chatting with someone who understands you?  Join the hundreds of thousands in the dLife community, the largest online network of people living with diabetes and their caregivers. With 19 active community forums, there are thousands of members sharing stories, exchanging ideas, and supporting each other. Beyond just casual conversation, many people have build friendships with others who ‘get it.’ Join the dLife community now and don’t go it alone anymore.

Since its creation, dLife has been fulfilling its mission to empower those with diabetes to take better care of themselves and build good diabetes management skills through simple lifestyle changes.  Ultimately, our goal is to enable more people like you to live longer and healthier diabetes lives

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  • dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!
    dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life! answered:
    What is a sugar-free cheesecake recipe for people with diabetes?
    Satisfy your sweet tooth without any sugar! This creamy cheesecake is easy to make and very low in carbs – a delicious dessert for people with diabetes.

    Click below to watch chef Michel Nischan prepare this tempting cheesecake.





    Sugar-Free Cheesecake

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    What is a catfish recipe for people with diabetes?
    Fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which helps maintain a healthy heart. In this recipe, chef Michel Nischan pan-fries catfish and serves it with a Southwest-spiced tartar sauce. The result: A delicious, healthy entrée that's very low in carbs -- perfect for people with diabetes.  

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  • dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!
    dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life! answered:
    What is an easy roast chicken recipe for people with diabetes?
    This recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare: Put the chicken into the slow cooker in the morning and find a meal ready in the evening. Chef Michel Nischan serves the chicken with quinoa and barley -- two satisfying carbs that are low on the glycemic index, so they'll help keep your blood sugar...  Full Post
  • dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!
    dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life! answered:
    What is a recipe with pizza flavor for people with diabetes?
    If you’re craving Italian food, this dish has all the flavor of pizza without all those carbs. Chef Michel Nischan lightly breads and sautés zucchini slices before pairing them with a mushroom marinara. Add a bit of Parmesan cheese on top, and this meal is as delicious as it is nutritious.

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  • dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!
    dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life! answered:
    What is a meatball soup recipe for people with diabetes?
    This Italian soup recipe tastes like meatballs and spaghetti but without all the pasta. Instead, the soup uses small amount of whole grain orzo, a rice-sized pasta. Chef Michel Nischan adds a variety of vegetables to make this soup hearty enough to serve as a meal.

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  • dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!
    dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life! answered:
    What is a ranch salad recipe for people with diabetes?
    This salad tastes like a chicken club sandwich in a bowl -- and you won't miss the bread, thanks to the tangy buttermilk ranch salad dressing. It's low in carbs, so it's ideal for people with diabetes.

    Click below to see chef Michel Nischan put together this zingy salad.





    Chicken Ranch Salad

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  • dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!
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    What is a sweet and sour salad recipe for people with diabetes?
    This hearty salad is tossed with a sweet and sour glaze. The dressing gets its sweetness from a small amount of brown sugar -- but it’s low in carbs, perfect for people with diabetes. The result: a tantalizing side dish.

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  • dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!
    dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life! answered:
    What is a Thai chicken recipe for people with diabetes?
    This Thai chicken dish is served in lettuce cups. The combination of high-taste Thai spices and low-carb lettuce wrappers makes for a crowd pleaser!

    Click below to watch chef Michel Nischan put together these delicious lettuce cups.  





    Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

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  • dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!
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    What is a good shrimp stir-fry recipe for people with diabetes?
    This stir-fry pairs shrimp with spinach, a nutritional superfood, and tops it all off with a sweet and spicy Asian sauce. High in vitamins, spinach has a low glycemic index, which is important for people with diabetes. Whip up this dish in minutes for a healthy, filling meal.

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  • dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!
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    What is an easy pot roast recipe for people with diabetes?
    This juicy pot roast bursts with spicy, Mexican flavors. Capsaicin, which gives chiles their heat, is also an anti-inflammatory, making this easy slow cooker recipe a great one for people with diabetes.

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    Slow Cooker Mexican Roast

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  • dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!
    dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life! answered:
    What are some nighttime snacks if I'm trying to lose weight?
    Nighttime hunger and snacking are a very common problem for people trying to lose weight. One strategy is to break dinner into two smaller meals, and make sure that both meals contain fiber, protein and fat, since these nutrients will leave you the most satisfied. Some good evening snack...  Full Post
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    What are some good portable snacks for people with diabetes?
    Eating healthfully can be a challenge when you travel constantly or feel like you live in your car. One helpful hint is to keep a small insulated cooler and some cold packs in your car for storing food. Packing cut up fresh fruit and vegetables are a good start, and these choices also help provide...  Full Post
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    Is fasting safe for people with diabetes?
    Some people with diabetes can fast safely, especially if their blood glucose is controlled strictly through diet and they haven't reached the point where they are taking medicine to control their symptoms. In fact, there have been some research studies which have shown that a very low calorie...  Full Post
  • dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!
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    How does pancreatitis affect diabetes?
    If you have chronic pancreatitis, it can have a major impact on diabetes management as well as your overall health. Infection and inflammation in your pancreas can affect blood glucose control and might also affect your absorption and digestion of nutrients, especially fats and fat-soluble...  Full Post
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    What are some good low carb side dishes for people with diabetes?
    Eating a low carb meal plan as part of a nutritious diet is essential for good diabetes management. Planning meals and snacks which include protein (such as fish, eggs, poultry, and meat), along with adequate fiber (from whole grains and veggies) can help improve your blood sugars. Here are...  Full Post