When your stress is in overdrive, you might want to reach for a pint of ice cream or a bag of potato chips. While comfort foods definitely feel good in the moment, these choices are often high in fat, sugar and total carbohydrates.
Julie Husmann is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who guides people living with diabetes in their disease management. She has a passion for inspiring people to make healthy lifestyle changes. Julie grew up in Wisconsin and has lived in West Michigan for the past 13 years. She enjoys skiing in Utah and walking and biking in West Michigan with her husband.
When your stress is in overdrive, you might want to reach for a pint of ice cream or a bag of potato chips. While comfort foods definitely feel good in the moment, these choices are often high in fat, sugar and total carbohydrates.
If you have diabetes, managing blood sugar should be top of mind. While keeping your blood sugar in check is vital, individuals with diabetes also need to be vigilant when it comes to watching for disease-related complications. One of these complications is foot problems.