Your Goals Need to Be More than Just SMARTWe’re told that to successfully manage life with diabetes, we need to have goals. And those goals have to be SMART: specific...reactionscomments
Don't Waste Time With Goals That Lack Clarity. Define What It Is You're Aiming ForWhen working with individuals for counseling and coaching, I always start with asking about their goals and what it is they want...reactions1comment
Simple Nutrition Steps to Boost Heart HealthDid you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? Yet, about 80 percent of cardiovascular...reactionscomments
Baked Sweet Potato FriesLooking for a snack with a sweet yet salty combination? Need a delicious vegetable dish to go with your meal? Look no further...reactionscomments
When Reaching Out Does Not Go WellMental health. Boy, it affects us all in one way or another. Sometimes you have to reflect and say, "I think I...reactions4comments
Savory Loaded Cottage Cheese BowlWant a fast, easy and delicious lunch? This recipe has all of the best components. This savory loaded cottage cheese bowl is...reactionscomments
3 Fears of Taking Diabetes ShotsInsulin and some non-insulin diabetes medications (GLP-1s) are shots you give yourself many times a day, once a day, or every week...reactions3comments
Exercising With Limited Mobility to Manage Type 2 DiabetesRegular physical activity is a cornerstone of managing type 2 diabetes. As we move our bodies and stretch muscles, we build strength...reactions5comments
My Journey With Insulin, 18 Months LaterI never thought insulin would be part of my diabetes journey. Why? Because I seemed to have been able to deal with...reactions4comments
Barriers to Checking Blood SugarIf you have diabetes, checking your blood sugar can be an important and common part of your care. Monitoring your blood sugar...reactions6comments
A Friendly Diabetes Complications ReminderAfter my scare this past month with having a stroke, I feel it is important to remember why we are fighting diabetes...reactionscomments
5 Insulin Mix-Ups to AvoidUnfortunately, mistakes in taking insulin can happen. The medical world seems to speak its own language, and instructions may be difficult to...reactions2comments
Go Hard With a Nutrition Game-planWith diabetes, it can be overwhelming to think about eating healthier. That doesn't mean it has to be complicated. With some education...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Manage Your Diabetes CareDiabetes is a condition that affects my life, but it has not defined me. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at...reactions2comments
Type 2 Diabetes and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions3comments
New Habits Worth FormingForming a new habit is hard. And as we get older, making new habits gets even more complicated! But when you are...reactionscomments
How to Choose the Right Fats!The Mediterranean diet wasn’t deliberately developed with the intention of becoming a popular healthful diet. It emerged organically as a result of...reactionscomments
What is Insulin Resistance?Throughout your diabetes journey, you most likely have heard many new terms such as blood glucose levels, hemoglobin A1C, simple carbohydrates and...reactions4comments
Cilantro ColeslawWho doesn't enjoy a refreshing coleslaw dish in the summer months? Traditionally, coleslaw is flavored with lots of mayonnaise and sugar. However, this...reactionscomments
Primary Care Doctor or Endocrinologist?Diabetes is a very complex disease, so complex that it may require specialists to deal with the magnitude of it. Or does...reactions6comments
