It’s no secret that diet and exercise are big components to getting diabetes under control. Food is easy – well easier – because it’s literally in your face all day long. It’s really about making good choices with what’s available.…
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Tis the season …for CINNAMON!
Cinnamon helps the body function in so many different ways and it helps digestion as well as curbs appetite naturally, helps boost metabolism. Not only is it an anti-inflammatory, it also helps fight infection and repair tissue damage.
Use Breakfast to lower your blood sugar
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Unfortunately, it’s also the meal that most people skip. But what happens when you find a minute to not only EAT breakfast – but eat a healthy –…
Working out the kinks: exercising diabetes prevention.
Going to the gym is such a hassle – a hassle that most of us can talk ourselves out of pretty quickly. I am pretty sure I have been able to find a reason every Monday not to go for…
Healthy Mug Recipes for One
Healthy Easy Single Serving Recipes for One in a Mug It’s a fast paced, crazy world we live in and with everything moving so fast things like taking the time to make three meals a day has gone by the…
Talk is cheap…or is it?
Whether you are getting a diagnosis, dealing with the realities of a new diagnosis, living with an injury, having a limb removed or adjusting to life with a prosthetic – each situation is a trauma in its own right. You…
What are the types of diabetes?
Types of diabetes and what to know about them. The doctor has told you that you have diabetes. Now what? What should you know and what should you do? The first question should be what type of diabetes you have and what…
Tips for Talking with Your Doctor
Food labels can be sneaky. Carb counting, serving sizes, fats, calories, sugars, fiber – what is it all about? Find out how to read the nutrition labels and how it can help you plan a diabetic friendly meal that is…
Meal Planning – Decoding Food Labels
Decoding Food Labels for Diabetics Food labels can be sneaky. Carb counting, serving sizes, fats, calories, sugars, fiber – what is it all about? Find out how to read the nutrition labels and how it can help you plan a…
Questions to Ask During a Medical Appointment
In Tips for Talking to your Doctor, we talked about the importance of asking your doctor the questions you have about your care. But what if you aren\’t sure what you should be asking them? Are you new to a…