Self-Advocacy for Optimal Diabetes Care: Playing Your Part and Speaking Up...We’ve all been there. You go to medical appointments, have a rushed visit with your provider, get some feedback and instructions, then...reactionscomments
The Essentials: What’s in My Bag for Living With Type 2 Diabetes?...When you have type 2 diabetes, there are a few items you consistently should have on hand. That's why I wanted to...reactions4comments
My Top 10 Snacks...My top 10 snacks. If you have type 2 diabetes like myself you will know some of these snacks but my hope...reactions8comments
Going to the Dentist? Here’s How to Prepare for Your Visit...You might not think of your dentist as part of your diabetes care team, but they are. Living with type 2 diabetes...reactions7comments
Churro Protein Muffins...This tasty churro protein muffin recipe will not sabotage your health goals. This high-protein, no-sugar-added keto muffin hits the sweet spot! This...reactions1comment
Friendly Fats: An Overview of 4 Types of Fats...If you were around the 90s, you might remember that back then, fat was a big no-no according to the diet industry...reactions2comments
The Scoop on Sleep Studies to Prepare for Bariatric Surgery...One of the many things one must do when getting bariatric surgery is to consult a pulmonologist, who will likely perform a...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
Don’t Get Caught Up in the Competition...Competition can be motivating if it's healthy and positive. It becomes unhealthy when you become fueled by the desire to do better...reactions1comment
How Has Your Diabetes Approach Changed Over the Years?...A diabetes philosophy may sound “too deep” for some. However, I think we all have a way we’ve determined we’re going to approach...reactionscomments
Granulated onion lowers my blood glucose...Very excited. Another unusual food addiction that tanked blood glucose spikes for me. Had read recent info regarding studies with rats using...reactions1comment
Family History and Diabetes: We've Come a Long Way, Baby...I remember talking to my mom in the 70s about diabetes in our family. She learned about diabetes from one of her...reactionscomments
Tips for Performing a Foot Exam...One of the most problematic complications for diabetics is ulcers and sores, and the most common spot is on the foot. The...reactions8comments
Your Goals Need to Be More than Just SMART...We’re told that to successfully manage life with diabetes, we need to have goals. And those goals have to be SMART: specific...reactionscomments
Don't Waste Time With Goals That Lack Clarity. Define What It Is You're Aiming For...When working with individuals for counseling and coaching, I always start with asking about their goals and what it is they want...reactions1comment
Simple Nutrition Steps to Boost Heart Health...Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? Yet, about 80 percent of cardiovascular...reactionscomments
Baked Sweet Potato Fries...Looking for a snack with a sweet yet salty combination? Need a delicious vegetable dish to go with your meal? Look no further...reactionscomments
Drink more water!...Stress does some weird things to me as a diabetic. At one stressful point in my life, I was taking a water...reactions1comment
When Reaching Out Does Not Go Well...Mental health. Boy, it affects us all in one way or another. Sometimes you have to reflect and say, "I think I...reactions4comments
Savory Loaded Cottage Cheese Bowl...Want a fast, easy and delicious lunch? This recipe has all of the best components. This savory loaded cottage cheese bowl is...reactionscomments
