You're More Than Your A1C! Thinking Beyond Your Numbers...If 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...reactions2comments
Maybe Eating Six Small Meals a Day Isn’t the Best Way...It’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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Type 2 Trucker...August 2015 I failed my DOT medical physical required to keep your CDL & keep driving. Never had any health issues before. The urine test came back with sugar in...reactions1comment
The Loss of a Member of My Diabetes Team...I 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...reactions2comments
How can I tell when vegetables are fresh?...Please RDs could someone help with this?!? I have asked this question a number of times on social media and I get a nod but no answers. I’d like articles...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Almond Clusters...These almond clusters are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. This recipe features Truvia Baking Blend. This product combines the sugar substitute Truvia (made from the stevia plant) with...reactionscomments
Get Started with Meal Planning in 6 Steps...Do you ever feel stressed about what to serve for dinner? You are not alone! Meal planning is a technique that may help. Research has shown that not only can...reactionscomments
Helping The Newly Diagnosed...Your friend, family member, colleague has approached you because they just received ‘the diagnosis’...they have type 2 diabetes. They look like they’re lost in the forest. The forest seems so...reactionscomments
Breakfast On The Go...Breakfast - A the meal that's easy to skip and a meal that none of us should miss. For me, it feel like I'm always rushing around in the morning...reactionscomments
New (More Moderate) Guidelines for HbA1c Levels...The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued new guidelines regarding the target blood sugar control levels for people with type 2 diabetes who are not pregnant, and the recommendations...reactionscomments
Avocado and Turkey Toast...Have you heard about all the rage with avocado toast but have not yet given it a try? Here is a delicious twist on a new favorite, try it and...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed? How to Be Prepared for Whatever the Day May Bring!...So many things have changed with your new diagnosis it can feel overwhelming. Not only did you have to learn to check your blood sugar level, and repeat it multiple...reactionscomments
Diabetes Genetics and My Children...I worry about my children. I don’t want them to have diabetes. The reality is, they are at risk. I have to admit, when I was first diagnosed with type...reactionscomments
Hmm . . . in Hindsight...In Late August 2017, my pinky and ring finger started tingling; Constantly. I was thinking stroke? Pinched nerve? After it continued for several days, I started the process of registering...reactions1comment
Blood Sugar Monitoring Dictated By Health Insurance Rules and Cost...Within 9 months of my diagnosis, I was living med-free. I attribute that to consistently checking my blood sugars, maintaining restrictive and scheduled meals, regular exercise, and whatever x factor...reactions13comments
The One Eating Habit That Will Change Your Relationship to Food...There are millions (trillions?) of tips for changing your eating habits, am I right? Stop eating carbs. Eat the right carbs. Eat a high fat diet. Eat a low fat...reactions3comments
So You Want To Have a Baby?...Whether it is something you have been considering for a long time, or are just starting to think about, making the decision to have a baby is a momentous occasion!...reactionscomments
Checking My Blood Sugar...When It's The Last Thing I Feel Like Doing...I know I’m not the only one who feels this way and being able to voice and share my feelings with people who understand is HUGE. There are moments when...reactions1comment
It’s Snack Time!...As a dietitian, I am always asked for recommendations on healthy snack ideas. Snack time is a very important (and frequent!) event in my home so trust me when I...reactionscomments
