Diabetes Diet and Nutrition

If you have diabetes, Virtua certified diabetes educators can help you choose healthy foods to help you manage and even reverse symptoms. Learn what foods are best and how to cook them so you'll never feel deprived.
The Top-10 Foods for a Healthy Diabetes Diet - Virtua Article Cohen By: Gale Cohen

The Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Diabetes Diet

A healthy diabetes diet contains a variety of foods that help regulate blood sugar, boost metabolism and keep your hunger in check. Here are the 10 best foods to try.

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Daily Diabetes Diet - Virtua Infographic

What Do You Eat on a Diabetes Diet?

The American Diabetes Association offers guidelines to help with meal planning. They have proven effective whether you are cooking at home or eating out.

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Healthy Eating with Diabetes - Virtua

Healthy Eating with Diabetes

Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to give up some of your favorite foods or dining out at restaurants. You just have to know the right foods to choose.

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The Diabetes Diet That Doesn’t Cut All Your Favorite Foods - Virtua Article Cohen By: Gale Cohen

The Diabetes Diet That Doesn't Cut All Your Favorite Foods

A common misconception about diabetes is that you have to cut out sugar. But that's not so. These principles will help you develop healthier eating habits.

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Power Carbs for People with Diabetes Cohen By: Gale Cohen

Power Carbs for People with Diabetes

Not all carbs are bad carbs—even for people with diabetes. Here are the top dietitian-recommended power carb picks.

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7 Smartphone Apps to Help You Manage Diabetes

7 Smartphone Apps to Help You Manage Diabetes

If you have diabetes and have a smartphone or tablet, here are a few easy-to-use apps that are designed to make managing diabetes a little easier.

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eat smart with diabetes Gerst By: Lois Gerst

Fight Pre-Diabetes with Your Fork

Prevent the transition from pre-diabetes to diabetes and avoid a lifetime of blood sugar monitoring, medication and serious complications.

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diabetes on budget DeHart By: Patricia DeHart

Eat Well Even On a Budget

Virtua nurse and diabetes educator Pat DeHart shows some Camden residents with diabetes that it's possible to eat well while on a budget.

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Classes & Support 

The outpatient diabetes program at Virtua has received education recognition by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). 

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