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…
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…
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…
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…
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…