10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Lessons About Diabetes Management From DenmarkWhile I usually don’t blog about my travels, my latest trip abroad to Denmark left me with some important thoughts about diabetes...reactionscomments
This is What You Need If You Want to Exercise MoreYou’ve probably heard it before: Get a social support system in place if you want to amp up your exercise frequency. Heck...reactionscomments
How I Stopped Binge EatingI was cruising the internet last week, reading cooking and fitness blogs, when I came across a post that instantly intrigued me...reactions2comments
My Diabetes Team—My Family Physician and the CardiologistI was diagnosed in 2005 during Diabetes Awareness Month, November. The diagnosis was delivered by my family physician’s (FP) office. I was...reactionscomments
Freestyle Libre - Flash Glucose MonitorThe time is finally here, that we can know what our blood glucose (bg) level is WITHOUTpricking our finger!! On September 27...reactionscomments
Stuffed MushroomsStuffed mushrooms are a perfect snack to bring to the beach or to a potluck. Makes 2 servings (each serving is 3...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Meal PlanningI have always been more of a planner than a “fly by the seat of my pants” kind of girl. But when...reactionscomments
More Newbie Tips From The ‘Living It’ PerspectiveI want to make reference to a post I just read that will help many people who have been recently diagnosed and...reactionscomments
Blood Sugar: Checking vs. TestingWords are powerful and have the ability to encourage us.. or hurt us. Words can rise us up...or keep us down. Words...reactionscomments
Crab Salad with a Boost of ProteinI love sushi! However, with all the rice it can be quite high in carbs. A California roll has approximately 38 grams...reactionscomments
Walking Is Not Cool But...Walking is probably one of the most underrated exercises there is. It is not cool, trendy or new. It is however very...reactionscomments
Natural Sugar Options and DiabetesThere are so many different options for sugar on the shelves today it is hard to know which is the best choice...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Specialty Coffee Drinks and DiabetesIt seems like everywhere you look these days there are billboards, advertisements and commercials for fancy coffee drinks. From grocery stores to...reactions3comments
Healthy Eating at a Wedding ReceptionHave questions about diabetes (and who doesn't)? Diabetes educator and author Toby Smithson answers your questions in a "Tell Me..." series of...reactionscomments
Conference Travel: Packing, The Food and The Big 'D'You are diabetic. You manage pretty good at home. Now you have to travel for work. Definitely not the same as being...reactionscomments
The Emotional Pain of DiabetesWhen we say the word ‘pain’, physical pain is often what comes to mind. I'd suggest most people have had physical pain...reactions13comments
Diabetes Self-Management Education: What it is and How Can it HelpDiabetes education is paramount to successful diabetes management. The American Diabetes Association recommends that each individual with diabetes receive diabetes self-management education...reactionscomments
How The Type 2 Diagnosis Impacted My FaithI am a woman of faith. I believe in miracles. I pray and know that, God hears my prayers. These things I...reactionscomments
