Your Diabetes and Your FamilyDoes your family take an active role when it comes to your diabetes? Does your spouse, partner, child, sibling, or friends who are indeed family, go with you to doctor’s...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
White Bean Chicken SoupSoup is one of my favorite meals to cook for our family. There are so many different flavors and options, the possibilities are endless! I cooked this up quickly but...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Diabetes Management in the Spring and SummerIn the past week where I live, weather wise, we had rain, snow, a ‘bring-down-the-hydro-poles’ ice storm and now warm sunshine. It’s an understatement to say I can’t wait for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Diabetes: Steady As She Goes!Whether or not you have diabetes, eating mindfully and making informed food choices can help you enjoy your meal even more, and feel better afterwards! For diabetes management, meal consistency...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Let’s Talk about PoopPoop. We don’t talk about it openly but we should. We all know it can be embarrassing but to be frank, we all poop so why not talk about it?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
My Favorite SnackWhen I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes back when I was 8 years old and way before the internet, one of my favorite “healthy” snacks (and especially before...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Peanut Butter Isn’t Your JamThere are so many nut butters on the market today, it can be hard to know what to try. Each of them has its own compilation of nutrients that make...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Cashew ClustersThis recipe makes a great after-dinner treat. Enjoy a cashew cluster with a cup of decaf coffee or a glass of almond milk. Did you know nuts have little to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
DeStressing Your DiabetesStress. Everyone lives with some degree of it. Most stress can be controlled, perhaps not eliminated, but controlled. I try to control mine and most of the time I’m successful...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tiny Changes Add Up When it Comes to Eating BetterEver been on a crash diet? I have. Here are some extreme changes I tried to make with my eating habits over the years that crashed and burned: Giving up...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Egg BakeCozy up with someone special while you share this delicious egg bake for breakfast or brunch. Turkey sausage is the featured ingredient and helps to makes this dish a protein-packed...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Vision Complications of Type 2 DiabetesVision problems can be one of the most frightening complications of diabetes. If not managed properly, they can result in vision loss. We surveyed people living with type 2 diabetes...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Where Should I Check Blood SugarWhen you gotta check, you gotta check. But, should you stay at the dinner table, or go hide in the restroom to get your blood sugar level? Toby Smithson, who's...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sipping Alcoholic Drinks When You Have DiabetesUpon your diabetes diagnosis, you were probably given an overwhelming amount of brand new information including what to eat, what not to eat, new medications, exercise recommendations, and even alcohol...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Parmesan Cheesy Cracker CrispsThese versatile crackers can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or on top of your favorite salad. While this recipe features parmesan cheese any shredded cheese can easily be used...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Avoid Succumbing to that Sugar CravingDo you find yourself succumbing to sugar cravings between meals or at particular times of day? For healthy eating, and especially for those with type 2 diabetes, it is important...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 not just because it’s Halloween! Some people get...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Breakfast ChallengesI grew up never eating breakfast. It wasn’t like we didn’t have food. We did. I vividly remember being in high school, mom wanting and encouraging us to eat before...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should People with Type 2 Diabetes Eat Farro?Have you considered putting farro on your plate? It's a name for three ancient grains - einkorn, emmer and spelt. And in the US, emmer is what’s usually sold under...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low Carb Hot CocoaAfter shoveling the snow with my son this afternoon, I was inspired to create a warm beverage that would be lower in carbs than my traditional hot chocolate recipe. This...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
