There is more than ONE way to eat healthy with Diabetes! Last weekend I attended a a Nutrition Conference which had me saying....wait…what? Here I was, listening to a guy with diabetes who keeps his carbohydrate intake as low as possible all the time. No starchy vegetables, grains, fruit, dairy or sweets. This is how Adam Brown manages his diabetes. For him, it works. He would rather skip all foods with carbohydrate than deal with the increase in glucose level that makes him feel ill. I had never heard of anyone with diabetes choosing to give up carbohydrates completely. I know I couldn’t do … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Save Money on Diabetes Medications
Diabetes is expensive! According to the American Diabetes Association diabetes costs America $327 Billion a year. Health care costs for people with diabetes are 2.3 times greater than people without diabetes. If you take medication for your diabetes you may feel this burden firsthand. Today I'm going to share some resources that may help you save money on diabetes medications. Many do not realize that the "First-Line" therapy for diabetes involves taking Metformin (a diabetes medication) and making comprehensive lifestyle changes (including weight management and physical activity). … [Read more...]
5 Lessons Learned from Loving Someone with Diabetes
Who would have ever thought that getting my bangs cut would lead to a long career in diabetes care and education? It's funny how life works. Here's my story how I got so passionate about helping people with diabetes that all started with a chance encounter. I learned valuable lessons...the hard way. I want things to be easier for you so here are my tips. 5 Tips for Supporting Someone with Diabetes 1. Ask your loved one how you can help. Everyone is unique. What helps one person doesn't help another. You can say something like "I know having diabetes can sometimes be hard and I want to … [Read more...]
