How To Beat Late Night Snacking Once And For All!Another good word for mindfulness is awareness. Keeping track of your food can be a great strategy for managing both your diabetes and your diet! Keep a mini journal in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Baked Rosemary ArtichokesThese artichokes are a perfect appetizer to pop into the oven and increase your veggie intake. Interested in adding more vegetables in your diet? Check out 15 Clever Ways to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Annoyed by my DiabetesI have a headache. A lousy one today. My sugars are up because of it. There are a few things that come to mind that annoy me because of the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Are Beets Good for People With Type 2 Diabetes?Even as a young child, I loved beets. Call me crazy or weird but the texture and slight pickled flavor added to a salad was one of my very favorites!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Increasing Your Veggie IntakeI was talking to a friend recently about how my diet has been lacking veggies as of late (which is weird because I love veggies) and I wasn't sure why...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sour Cream Coffee CakeThis coffee cake is quick and easy to make, ideal for any occasion and a real crowd pleaser! Interested in even a lower-carb cake recipe? Check out this Lemon Cardamom...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Type 1.5 Diabetes?Could your diagnosis of type 2 diabetes be a different form of diabetes? Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), commonly referred to as type 1.5 diabetes, is considered a subcategory...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
(Still) Learning To Plan My MealsBeing diagnosed with type 2 diabetes means life has changed. For some, in small ways; for others, in big ways. For me, it was a major life event. It was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Staying Healthy on Vacation: Getting Your Family’s SupportI’ve written about this before, but family support is so, so important when it comes to creating and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes. If you lose your motivation it’s so helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chocolate Pudding PopsIf you have a sweet craving but want to avoid high carb treats (i.e. cake, cookies, and ice cream) this recipe for chocolate pudding pops is a great option. Want...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Baked Zucchini CrispsTry baking these zucchini crisps instead of chips. So delicious and satisfying! Makes 1 serving...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breakfast SaladA simple little time saving breakfast that can be made the night before and stored in the fridge, ready to grab on your way out. Mix and match your favorite...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
'Cheap' ExerciseI don’t know if I ever mentioned this before but I’m cheap. Others use words like frugal, thrifty. Cheap works for me. In the past, I have wasted a lot...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
April 6th Is National Walk To Work DayFriday, April 6th is National Walk to Work Day and I’m all for it. I’ve said and written about it before - I LOVE TO WALK. Walking clears my head...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Walk After Dinner (And Other Meals, Too) May Be Just What You NeedYou already know you’re supposed to exercise, but what if I told you it can be relatively easy (walking) and that if you time it right, it can lower your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prepping for Your Doctor's AppointmentNobody likes doctor’s appointments; they aren’t a fun walk in the park. They take up a lot of time, they can be nerve-wracking and lets face it, as people with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You're More Than Your A1C! Thinking Beyond Your NumbersIf you weren’t good at math or didn’t like numbers before, you sure are going to get comfortable with them after being diagnosed with diabetes. Besides multiple blood sugar checks...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Maybe Eating Six Small Meals a Day Isn’t the Best WayIt’s all about calories in, calories out, right? Maybe not. A study compared the effects of a hypoenergetic diet (that means low calorie!) on two groups of people who have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Presto Pesto Eggs!If you are looking for a new breakfast recipe, Presto Pesto Eggs may be the solution. This protein packed dish features pesto sauce and parmesan cheese. It can be prepared...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Loss of a Member of My Diabetes TeamI just lost a valuable member of my diabetes team. My family physician. The doctor that has been with my family for 25 yrs. He met us when our daughter...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
