I love November for so many reasons….the fall season…my little guy’s birthday…Thanksgiving…but I especially love it because it means it is Diabetes Awareness Month and it calls attention to fighting a disease I am so passionate about preventing and managing. This November, I couldn’t be more excited to partner with Med-IQ for their ‘Injecting Hope […]
Diabetes Tips & Info
5 Steps to Lower Blood Sugar During Stressful Times
Let’s face it – life gets busy. During busy times, stress levels can rise. Sometimes you may find that you are so busy trying to meet all your deadlines and take care of the demands everyone places on you, that you forget to take care of yourself. When stress is high, however, it’s more critical […]
How to Manage Diabetes For Life: Top Tips from a Diabetes Educator
Are you struggling to manage type 2 diabetes? As a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, I understand how overwhelming it can be to manage diabetes. But I have good news! With guidance and a little planning, you can set yourself up for a lifetime of success – and it can be simpler than you […]
How to Make Your Favorite Dessert Recipes for Diabetes
Many people think that if you’ve got blood sugar issues, it’s time to give up dessert for good. Well, I’ve got good news: you don’t have to stop eating your favorite treats if you have diabetes. That’s right — you can still have the sweet foods you love. Dessert recipes for diabetes simply require that […]
5 Low-Carb Dessert Recipes That’ll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Low-carb dessert recipes that aren’t boring or bland can seem a little hard to come by. Nonetheless, more and more of us are adopting lifestyles that include eating less refined carbs. Why? Refined carbs can wreak havoc on our health, causing issues like blood-sugar imbalances and diabetes, weight gain, and even heart disease. There are […]
The easiest way to lower blood sugar naturally with Type 2 Diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes, chances are you have spent a lot of time learning how to lower your blood sugar levels. And thankfully, there are many natural ways to lower blood sugar with healthy eating and physical activity. For instance, research has found losing 10% of your body weight can lower A1C levels […]
High Protein Cake Pops – Easter Bunny Cake Pops
Here comes Peter CottonTail lalala …. That song has been stuck in my head all week. Easter is just around the corner and I have been wracking my brain trying to come up with a few fun Easter activities to do with Joey. Both boys have been sick all week and it’s been raining non-stop, […]
Easy 4 Ingredient Low Carb Plum Cheesecake Chia Pudding
Inside: Do you want to satisfy your sweet tooth with a dessert that makes you feel good from the inside out? Then this l high fiber, low carb cheesecake chia pudding made with Sunsweet PlumSmart Light is the perfect recipe for you #ToFeelGood Have you ever noticed that you start the New Year eating well […]
The Easiest Vegan Mushroom Risotto with Walnuts
Inside: This easy vegan mushroom risotto recipe pairs together walnuts, seasonings, and spices for a family favorite that can be made in minutes. Have you hopped on the plant-based eating wagon? You aren’t alone. This isn’t just a trendy topic or another diet craze, transitioning to a diet that is rich in plant-based foods […]
The Best Christmas Cookie for EVERY Diet Plan
Maybe it’s just me, but when the holidays role around I tend to have two things on my mind: finding the perfect present for everyone on my list and cookies! But what if you are on a restricted diet (for whatever reason)? Does that mean you can’t enjoy a Christmas cookie? Absolutely not! As […]