Now that school is out and summer is here, it's time for many people to take a break. Here are some tips to have safe travel with diabetes and keep your glucose controlled. When you travel with diabetes, glucose is harder to control because you are out of your normal routine. Unfortunately, its impossible to leave your diabetes when you travel. But there is good news too--with some planning you can have your glucose in a safe range, feel your best and enjoy your vacation. Here are my top 9 tips for safe travel with diabetes: 1. Try to stay as close as you can to your food and medication … [Read more...]
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7 Sleep Hacks for a Better Night’s Rest
You’ve heard about its magical health benefits. It’s something most adults love but don’t get enough of. It’s something you probably preach to your children about getting more of. But when it comes to getting a better night’s rest…do you practice what you preach? People with diabetes often have two problems that affects their sleep-peripheral […]
Seven Critical Mistakes Made by People With Diabetes
Seven Critical Mistakes and How to Avoid Them if You Have Diabetes Like so many of you, I’ve learned many lessons the hard way. That was the case with James, my first husband who had diabetes for 10 years when I met him. I didn’t know much about diabetes back then and it was not […]
Healthy Snack Ideas When You Have Diabetes (and when you don’t)
People often ask me for good snack ideas when you have diabetes. I’ll share my snack ideas here but first let’s talk about what a snack is and if you need a snack. That may sound crazy but regular folk often think that a snack is something different than what a dietitian thinks. When I say […]