Creating a Low Blood Sugar Action PlanIf you’re at risk for low blood sugar, it’s important to develop short and long term treatment plans. The first step starts with being able to recognize the signs and symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keto Egg BitesTry these tiny egg sandwiches! If you are looking for more information about a keto or low-carb diet, read about Shelley's experience with a keto vs. a low-carb diet. Makes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Personifying My Diabetes: Bett, The UnwantedToday I have personified my diabetes. It is a person. I’ll call this person ‘Bett’ for short. Bett often brings me down, leads me to feel bad about myself. What...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Honey Mustard Tuna SaladSweeten up your lunch with this tuna salad recipe. With all of the flavor, protein, and fiber, you won’t regret it! Place it on a bed of lettuce when you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vegan Buddha BowlLunch is more fun with chopsticks! Interested in incorporating more vegetables in your diet? Check out these 10 ways to sneak in more vegetables!Makes 1 serving...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Mindfulness Isn’t And How to Use ItRecently, I had an opportunity to listen to and be taught by a remarkable family physician, who believes that practicing mindfulness is an effective way to deal with stress and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Best French Bread RecipeI got my very first bread machine probably 25 years ago. It was a Westbend. I was so upset when I had to retire it. I did, however, keep the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Insulin and GLUT4Insulin and GLUT4 are both responsible for transporting glucose into the cells for energy. Many of us don't really know what GLUT4 is, but we've all heard of insulin at...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Iced Cinnamon Vanilla CoffeeThere's no need to pay extra for a fancy coffee when you can make one in the comfort of your own home! Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 coffee Prep...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I Stop the Progression of My Prediabetes?If diabetes runs in your family, you and your physician may be on high alert for your own possible diagnosis. Although genetics play a large role, studies have been done...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Roasted Veggie + Hummus WrapThis wrap is a great way to get some fresh veggies and plant-based protein into your day. It’s a delicious option to make in large amounts, portion out, and bring...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Food as Medicine: How Foods Can Help and HealWhile food is necessary to provide our bodies with calories to fuel the many metabolic processes going on within our cells and to provide us with energy to go about...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Diabetic Tune-UpI have a new car. Because it’s new, it doesn’t require tune-ups as often as older cars, which require tune-ups on a regular basis. New cars also send you a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Crunchy Peanut Butter RaspberriesIf you are like me, any excuse to eat some peanut butter is a good one! This quick recipe is great for a snack or even dessert! With some extra...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diabetes and the Risk of GoutI know, I know, more stuff on what people with diabetes are at risk for. But this type of knowledge allows you to be informed, so you can make better...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Salad Bowl with Chicken and RiceSalad bowls are all the rage in my area! What’s a salad bowl and how is it different from a regular salad, you ask? It is a movement away from...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Beat the Holiday Blues“Winter is coming…” For many folks, this is a time when we struggle to stay on track with healthy behaviors. Let us not forget though the stress, anxiety, and holiday...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Calculating the Nutrients in Your Favorite RecipesDo you have a favorite recipe that you avoid making because you don't know what you’re eating or how to calculate the nutrients in it? For most of us living...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Turkey MeatloafThis is a crowd-pleaser dinner recipe at my house, and everyone asks for seconds. Ground chicken or turkey provides a leaner, less greasy texture than beef in this meatloaf. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
High Fructose Corn SyrupFor years, high fructose corn syrup or HFCS has been a frequently discussed topic on the nutrition front. Many packages tout that they are free of HFCS and consumers assume...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
