I used to hate blueberries, and my mother is to blame. Let me explain. When I was diagnosed with diabetes…
Rachel Hollis once said, "The best way to celebrate the holidays is with some delicious food." I agree. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day, Las Posadas, and Boxing Day are a few of the upcoming winter festivities featuring delicious food. You want to celebrate them, of course, but you also want to keep your blood sugar levels stable. According to the American Diabetes Association, the…
With Halloween right around the corner, you might be asking yourself, "As a diabetic, can I eat candy?" The good…
Allulose (d-allulose, psicose, and d-psicose) is a natural sugar found in figs, raisins, maple syrup, and molasses. The FDA states…
You’ve probably heard about or seen kimchi and kombucha. They are probiotics, beneficial bacteria found in foods that protect you…
While sugar can increase blood sugar levels, the opposite of sugar, sour foods can lower blood sugar levels. Foods and…
As diabetics, we focus on what to eat and the timing of our meals. We focus on what diet we…
I used to hate blueberries, and my mother is to blame. Let me explain. When I was diagnosed with diabetes…
Walking is a great exercise for many reasons. First, it is low impact compared to running and cycling. Second, you…
Feeling shaky and hungry are the common signs of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. It makes sense to be hungry…
You’ve probably heard of Ozempic and how it became famous on social media for quick weight loss. Surely, who can…
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book” is an Irish proverb. But…
Summer may evoke images of walking barefoot in sand or grass. However, walking barefoot, and even wearing sandals, can be…
Warm weather is finally here, which means I am in my backyard grilling and gardening. It also means I am…
Technology can make our lives easier, and this includes apps to help us manage diabetes. Here are 22 apps in…
Maybe you ate too many carbs, are fighting an infection, or have the Dawn Phenomenon upon waking up. Whatever the…
You’ve probably heard the expression an apple a day keeps the doctor away. It’s an old English proverb that means…
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how uncooked cornstarch may prevent low blood sugar. Today, I will share how…
Although I've had diabetes for many years and wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), I still worry about my blood…
Every new year, the top resolution is to lose weight. As a diabetic, you may want a diet to not…
As 2022 ends, many people will raise their champagne glasses to toast a new year. Today my question is, should…
I've had neck spurs, plantar fasciitis (heel spurs), trigger finger, and now I have arthritis. If you haven't already guessed,…
The lymphatic (lymph) system is an important part of the immune system. One of its jobs is to protect the…
Quick quiz, which will raise your blood sugar faster, a Snickers bar or instant oatmeal? The answer is instant oatmeal.…
For as long as I could remember, my father always had a cup of tea in his hand. Unlike my…
The only good thing that came out of the pandemic for me was that I haven’t had a cold for…
Years ago, I used Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and loved it. I finally found a natural solution to help me reduce…
Drinking water is necessary for everyone, but especially for diabetics. It’s important not only for hydration but also because water…
You know diabetes affects organs such as the kidneys, heart, eyes, and skin. But did you know it also affects…
Like most people, I can’t start my day without coffee. I joke that I’d put Starbucks out of business if…
It may surprise you to learn that itchy skin and scalp can be caused by diabetes. While eye, kidney, and…
I have food sensitivities to gluten and dairy. And I’m not the only diabetic that does. It turns out that…
We’ve all heard it, sitting is the new smoking. While prolonged sitting is harmful to everyone, it’s worse for diabetes…
I end my blog posts with a disclaimer that includes a warning regarding supplements. It notes that the FDA does…
As a diabetic, you may be afraid to eat fruit. They contain fructose (a natural sugar present in fruits) which…
When you think of diabetes and sugar, the first thing that probably comes to mind is blood sugar levels. But…
You’re up at 3 AM, and your blood sugar is rising again. While there may be many reasons it’s high…
You probably have this aromatic spice in your kitchen cabinet. It’s popular during fall and fills the air during winter…
When I get accused of being “woo woo” about natural remedies, I remind people that a popular medication, aspirin, originally…
A few months ago, I had a sharp pain in my side and was urinating every hour. My first thought…
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