Diabetes Snacking Tips

Do people with diabetes have to snack?

No, they don’t. But it seems that many think they do. I think it’s worth addressing this issue with our patients, especially if they are struggling to lose weight. Some people with diabetes think that snacks are mandatory to prevent hypoglycemia. Sulfonylureas like glipizide and glyburide, and of course insulin, do increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Th...