As myself and my neighbors are adjusting to a new normal in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, this month I share the most important things to do to manage your blood sugar when you are hit by a hurricane, other big storm or personal crisis. It would have been better to have this information earlier but we all know Hurricane Michael didn’t give us much warning. Hopefully you will still find it helpful. Here are 4 Tips for Managing Diabetes During Chaos and Stress Take your medication. Your medications are the most effective tool to manage your diabetes. It’s not hard but you may … [Read more...]
Healthy Eating on a Budget: A Penny Pinchers Guide to Healthy Eating
This month I am busting the myth that eating healthy is too expensive and sharing a few of my favorite tips to serving nutritious and delicious meals, without breaking the bank! All too often I hear clients say that a barrier to eating healthy is cost. While I agree eating healthy on a budget takes a little planning and forethought, the truth is it does not have to break the bank. When buying pre-packaged and pre-cooked food, you are actually paying more for the convenience of having the food prepared. However, healthy meals can be prepared at home for a much lower cost and can be made … [Read more...]
Top Finds at American Association of Diabetes Educators 2018
I just got back from Baltimore where I attended my favorite conference, presented by American Association of Diabetes Educators. The speakers were inspiring and the exhibits educational. There were many products I had not seen before and some new ideas I had not heard. For four days I was immersed in diabetes education so I could come back to help you be better at managing your diabetes and prediabetes. Here are my Top Finds at AADE 2018 1. Blood Glucose Monitors Contour Next One is rated best for accuracy. This is really important if you are using a continuous glucose monitoring system … [Read more...]
Dietitian or Nutritionist – What’s the Difference?
Dietitian or Nutritionist, what's the difference, (and why you should care!)? If you're like most people, you don't the difference between a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a Nutritionist. Every day we are bombarded with celebrities, fitness gurus and entrepreneurs disguised as nutrition "experts" claiming to know exactly what and how you should eat. Some, in order to impress you with their "qualifications" call themselves "nutritionists." Some of these folks really are qualified, while others dispense advice that can be affirmatively harmful. So how do you tell the difference? A … [Read more...]
6 Diabetes Myths Debunked
Today I am setting the record straight on 6 common diabetes myths. There is so much misinformation about diabetes and nutrition. It's hard to tell fact from fiction. Here are 6 Diabetes Myths Debunked 1. When you have diabetes you have to be on a special diet. Eating healthy for diabetes is simply healthy eating. There are no special foods you have to eat and nothing you have to completely avoid. It is even okay to eat sweets occasionally. For healthy eating guidelines that are based on scientific evidence, go to Choosemyplate. When you have diabetes (and when you don't), it … [Read more...]
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