Diabetes HealthLink
 
What Can Raise Blood Sugar? 

Growth
Menstrual Hormones
Later Stages of Pregnancy
Rebound from Low Blood Sugar
Gradual Loss of Beta Cell Function in the Pancreas for Type 2 Diabetes
End of " Honeymoon" Period in Type 1 Diabetes
Depression
Weight Gain
 Excessive Sleeping
Caffeine
Certain Drugs
Emotional Upset
Illness
Surgery
Pain
Eating Too Much
  
You can see why it's impossible to have perfect blood sugars!     

 

Recipe of the Week:

     

     

    Caprese Kabobs

    This easy appetizer is perfect for summer and uses garden fresh ingredients. These kabobs are packed with flavor and low in carbohydrates. They also look beautiful on a serving platter and are sure to impress guests!

    Recipe Serves 18

    Ingredients

    18 bamboo mini forks or small skewers
    18 grape tomatoes
    18 small basil leaves, folded in half
    18 fresh mozzarella balls (1/4 ounce each)

    Dressing
    1 tablespoon olive oil

    1� tablespoons balsamic vinegar

    Instructions

    1. Place 1 grape tomato, 1 basil leaf, and 1 mozzarella ball on each bamboo fork. Repeat this process for 18 kabobs. Place the kabobs on a serving platter.
    2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Right before serving, pour the dressing over the kabobs to coat evenly

    Prep Time: 15 minutes

    Nutritional Facts

    Serving Size: 1 kabob

    • Calories25                                   Dietary Fiber0 g
    • Cholesterol5 mg                             Fat 2 g
    • Sodium25 mg
    • Potassium30 mg
    • Saturated Fat 1 g
    • Carbohydrate1 g

     



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August 21, 2014
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