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Blood Sugar and Protein; Understanding the Connection

Blood Sugar and Protein; Understanding the Connection

If you have diabetes, are trying to prevent it, or are looking to lose weight, managing your blood sugar and protein intake is essential for maintaining balance and overall health. But it’s not as simple as eating a high protein, low carb diet. What KIND of protein...

Which is better, vitamin D naturally or from supplement?

Which is better, vitamin D naturally or from supplement?

There’s alot of confusion and controversy out there about Vitamin D. After reviewing many resources, I wanted to share with you what I learned. Hopefully it will help guide you in your vitamin D decisions.  Why do we even need vitamin D?  Our body needs vitamin D...

Is there a better option than acid reflux medication?

Is there a better option than acid reflux medication?

Do you have GERD, also known as acid reflux for short?  Do you take a PPI medication for acid reflux? Do you have diabetes or prediabetes?  Are you overweight?  What’s the connection with all of these?   Nutrition. That’s why I’m writing this...

How do I get my high A1c down?

How do I get my high A1c down?

Understand what A1c means.  A1c is a lab test that basically tells you what your average blood sugar has been over the past 2-3 months. If you look at your lab result it will be listed as a percentage. Along with that number many labs will also list your...

Can CGM Help Me Get Better Blood Sugars AND Lose Weight?

Can CGM Help Me Get Better Blood Sugars AND Lose Weight?

Can using a sensor that monitors your blood sugar really help you lose weight also? The short answer is yes. But in this article I am going to explain HOW it can help with weight loss. CGM or Continuous Glucose Monitoring has been a game changer for many people with...

How to Make Blood Sugar Checks Less Painful

How to Make Blood Sugar Checks Less Painful

Do you hate the thought of pricking your finger to check blood sugar? Would you believe fingerstick blood sugar checks can be almost pain free? If you know a few simple little tricks that I will explain in this article, you really CAN save your fingers from...