We all know how important blood sugar regulation is when you have type 2 diabetes… For people with diabetes, the terms glycemic index and glycemic load are probably pretty familiar. However, there is often some confusion about the difference between glycemic load vs index and how each of these measures comes into play for diabetes…
Have you ever asked ‘why is blood sugar high in the morning?’ You aren’t alone. This is a common concern for many people with diabetes and there is something you can do about it. Does this sound familiar: You test your blood sugar before bed and it’s in range. But when you wake up and…
Everywhere you look there is pumpkin something staring back at you right now. But if you are working to manage your blood sugar, you are probably wondering ‘is pumpkin good for diabetes?’ Don’t worry… I am here to share everything you need to know about pumpkin and blood sugar. If you are a pumpkin fan,…
Are you newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and not sure what to do? Don’t panic. This step-by-step guide will walk you through exactly what you need to do after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis so you can manage your blood sugar easily and effectively. Did you know that 10.5% of the population has diabetes,…
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…
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…