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Exercise: How to get Motivation to Move More
Need some motivation to exercise? Getting my A1c down is my motivation to exercise, but that may not work for you. Each person has to find the reason that works for them. This week I am experimenting with 5 minute walks on my treadmill right after each...
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?
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?
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 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
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...
Why is bone broth becoming so popular?
Bone broth is an old recipe that could be your new wellness tool for blood sugars and so much more. Making bone broth is not a new concept. Home cooks have been using the bones from beef, poultry and wild game for hundreds of years as a way to make use of the whole...
Is mixing alcohol with diabetes good or bad?
My personal experience. If you have been following me you already know that I am passionate about fighting diabetes, but I don’t really talk much about alcohol and diabetes. Maybe that’s because it’s a topic filled with too many negative outcomes. Over the...
Why YOU need to be the manager of your diabetes
This week I wanted to share my experiences that teach the lesson: Don't depend only on your doctor to manage your diabetes. YOU need to be the manager of your diabetes and take charge! As I started writing this article, I realized that every person...