Working with the Professionals - Part 2In my initial post regarding working with professionals, I talked about how health care professionals (HCP) want the best for us when helping to care for our diabetes. These are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Four Ways to Eat Healthy That Won't Bust Your BudgetEating good, healthy, nutritional food is important in life…and life with diabetes. Unfortunately eating good, healthy, nutritional food isn’t always easy and has the very real potential of being pretty...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Reasons You Might Want to Take a Walk in the WoodsAs I write this article, I’m in a room filled with windows that lead to my back yard, and in any direction I look I see trees. I’ve always found...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Who Knew There Could Be So Many Names for Sugar?I did not know until I had a great visit with a nurse practitioner many years ago who specializes in treating those living with type 2 diabetes. She asked me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Have You Checked Your Feet?Lately I’ve been thinking of my diabetes self care, focusing mainly on my feetf. I have never given much thought to my feet. They are just feet. Mine are not...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Peanut Butter Carob Chip CookiesIf you need a small treat, without the guilt, please try this cookie recipe. Crunchy peanut butter and carob chips make these cookies sweet and crunchy. Carob chips look and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Greek SaladThis salad is super easy to make and the fresh oregano is the secret ingredient! Interested in learning about the Mediterranean diet? Check out Is the Mediterranean Diet Right for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coco-Nutty BallsIf you are craving a crunchy snack, try this recipe for coco-nutty balls. It is easy to prepare and requires just 5 ingredients. The mixture of protein and healthy fats...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diabetes Frustration: Why Can't My Blood Glucose Meter Do It All?I have four blood glucose meters. Four. And not one of them does all the things I want and need a blood glucose meter to do. I find this all...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
This is How You Stop Eating When You're FullOne of the tenets of the only eating plan I can get behind, intuitive eating, is that you honor your feelings of fullness. Intuitive eating basically means listening to your...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ouch! When in Doubt - Go to the Doctor!I broke my pinky toe. It’s a long story involving me; the phone, pacing back and forth, and a door jam. Anyway, I didn’t think I’d broken it, but since...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Making a Healthy School/Work LunchIf you have been off of work for the summer or your kids are now heading back to school, it’s time to start thinking about what to pack for lunch...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Egg and Cheese SandwichLooking for a low-carb breakfast or lunch idea? Look no further! This is one of my husband and son’s favorite lunches. It is full of flavor and protein to leave...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tofu and Avocado Egg RollsThis delicious and crispy dish makes for a satisfying afternoon snack or lunch. With nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, the avocado is a powerhouse food. Learn more about the nutritional...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Favorite Foods By Category: Part 1Type 2 diabetes has really forced me to look at what foods I have been feeding my body. Every so often I revisit that list and thought I might share...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Three Essential Commitments to Diabetes ManagementYears ago, when I first began to focus on guiding people with diabetes as a “remote” group (beyond face-to-face patient relationships), I needed to zero-in on a concise message about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Carrot Cheesecake CupcakesThis recipe was inspired by 2 of my favorite desserts: cheesecake and carrot cake. This recipe contains no flour which helps reduce the total carb amount to just 6g per...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Poached Egg & AvocadoSwap out a slice of toast for an avocado to get more omega 3s in your diet. How can omega 3 fatty acids benefit health? Check out this article to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Emotions Diabetes Creates in MeLife is truly wonderful, filled with good things. We love the good things, the ‘ups.’ We feel free. We laugh. We enjoy. We get together with those we love. We...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Banana Split PuddingWarm weather brings back childhood memories of the ice cream shop! Here’s a new spin on an old favorite. Try chilling it for 20 minutes prior to eating. Hope you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
