It’s January which means everyone is jumping on the New Year’s weight loss resolution bandwagon again…ugh. Before you start yet another fad diet and swear off eating carbs for life, I have some exciting news to share. 2021 is looking to be the ‘Year of the Carbs’ with low carb diets on their way […]
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Celebrate diabetes awareness month by creating a winning diabetes care team
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 […]
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 Safely Dispose of Your Diabetes Sharps Supplies
When I first started working as a diabetes educator, I found there was one important topic that was rarely discussed. When a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes came into my office, many times they had already been provided with basic education on a variety of topics by their physician and endocrinologist. They often had a […]
How to Stay on Track with Your Carb Conscious Meal Plan
Whether you are watching your carb intake to keep diabetes in check or just feel better following a low carbohydrate diet, you can stick to your carb conscious meal plan without sacrificing flavor. This post was created in partnership with Dannon Light & Fit. I have been compensated for my time commitment. However, my opinions […]
Successfully Managing Diabetes Throughout the Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again. The holiday season is upon us, and with all of the festivities can come the seemingly inescapable holiday weight gain, or so you may think. Although a research study found perceived weight gain throughout the holidays to average around 3.5 pounds, in reality, actual weight gain during the holiday […]