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    Stevia

    Hello, Pre-diabetic here. I've been using a little Pure Via stevia to sweeten my teas and protein drinks. I just read that this brand is not pure stevia and is the same as consuming pure sugar. I honestly have never noticed any glucose spikes after consumption. Article said that NuNaturals and...
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    Honeybaked Hams Turkey Breast

    Does anyone know if Honeybaked Hams roasted turkey breast without the honey coating is processed meat? I have researched this for months and still can't find an answer. I have asked the employees. One says yes and the other says no. Help from anyone would be appreciated.
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    Eating Eggs

    I eat no red meat. I'm not a vegan and eat, sometimes, 2 boiled eggs daily. A friend told me today that Dr Furhmann's book on preventing diabetes says eggs are bad. I didn't quite understand the explanation. Something to do with an insulin like growth factor. No idea what that is. Anyway, my...
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    Pomegranate Juice

    I read that pomegranate juice helps LDL, hardening of the arteries, prevents heart disease if you drink 1 cup for 3 months. Although high in sugars, it does not worsen diabetes markers, such as blood sugar levels, in the participants with diabetes. 1 cup of juice is about 38grams of carb. Does...
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    Diagnosed 4 months ago. Questions.

    Hi all, I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes about 4 months ago. My HbA1C was at 6.2. Having been hypoglycemic most of my life, I was still shocked at this diagnosis. I am not overweight. I exercise 4-5 times daily---lifting weights and/or riding my stationary bike. I eat no simple sugars. The...