Surviving the Holiday SeasonThe holiday season is here! This time of year, is often filled with a mix of excitement and dread. If you have...reactions2comments
How I Stopped Snacking at Night For GoodI’ve tried to stop snacking at night about one zillion times in my life (roughly). I’d get started with it and then...reactions3comments
New Year’s ResolutionsHappy New Year! I am so relieved and excited that 2019 is here. I could not wait for 2018 to end as...reactions7comments
Do You Need a Resolution-Reboot?Okay cowboy, how are those 2016 resolutions going? Have you lost any weight (and kept it off)? Have you successfully quit smoking?...reactionscomments
Meditation – Can it Stop You from Overeating?Can you say OMM? You don’t have to be a hippy or a zen master to get the benefits of 15 minutes...reactionscomments
It's Time For That Postponed New Year's ResolutionWow—the first day of spring is already here, and I’m wondering if you remember my “sage” advice on making New Year’s resolutions?...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed? How to Be Prepared for Whatever the Day May Bring!So many things have changed with your new diagnosis it can feel overwhelming. Not only did you have to learn to check...reactionscomments
Brace Yourself! Holiday Foods are Upon Us!The holidays are upon us. Hopefully, many of us have survived Thanksgiving to an extent. Perhaps some of us felt like we...reactionscomments
Breaking My Silence About How Insulin Prices Have Impacted My LifeWhen I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I was on the verge of going into a diabetic coma and needed insulin...reactions1comment
"Help! I'm Always Hungry!" -- Managing Our Hunger SignalsRedirecting our thoughts and energies when we’re trying to make lifestyle changes can be difficult, especially if we have developed a lifetime...reactionscomments
Gift Ideas for the Holidays - With Awareness!Diabetes awareness isn't just about being knowledgeable about all that is diabetes... Diabetes awareness is also be about being aware of that...reactionscomments
Blood Sugar Monitoring Dictated By Health Insurance Rules and CostWithin 9 months of my diagnosis, I was living med-free. I attribute that to consistently checking my blood sugars, maintaining restrictive and...reactions13comments
Fearing A "Low" (Hypoglycemia)Hypoglycemia – low blood sugar – is a complication of diabetes associated with some diabetes medications (remember, diabetes itself is having high...reactionscomments
Rise and Shine! Reasons to Exercise Before BreakfastFor as long as I can remember my alarm clock has gone off long before sunrise. You might be wondering: Why would...reactionscomments
Why I Celebrate My DiaversaryThis past October 31st was my 41st diaversary. YES, my diaversary. And yes, I celebrate my diagnoses date, a.k.a. diaversary - and...reactions1comment
The Roller Coaster of Getting Diagnosed with Gestational and Type 2 Diabetes.Age 36 I was pregnant with my last child. I got my gestational diabetes test just like all ladies do. I saw...reactions4comments
Diabetes-Compatible: Eating your way through a world of flavorsI look at my eating and cooking as an enjoyable way to manage myDiabetes and my life. It is not something to be...reactionscomments
Do You Celebrate Your Diaversary?The first question you may be asking is “what’s a diaversary?” A diaversary is the anniversary of your diagnosis. It’s the day...reactionscomments
Can Clutter Cause Overeating?Does clutter lead to overeating? Maybe, especially if you’re feeling out of control or stressed out. A study was recently published in...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes and Binge Eating DisorderYou’ve probably heard of anorexia and bulimia, but have you ever heard of binge eating disorder (BED)? BED is the most common...reactionscomments
