Diabetes Prevention
How to avoid toxins that can increase diabetes risk
Are you getting toxins from your cookware? Many years ago I learned not to buy the cheap non-stick pans where the black coating starts to wear off. But recently I attended a webinar about detoxification and was provided a very helpful resource on safe cookware. That made me dive into this topic of toxins and…
Read MoreAre you aware of how diabetes attacks your teeth?
In 2 weeks, I have my 6-month cleaning at the dentist. Luckily, I have not had any problems for many years but as a kid I didn’t see a dentist until probably 7 or 8 and I must not have had good habits for brushing my teeth because I had about 8 teeth that needed…
Read More10 vitamin C foods to add to your winter meal plan
Vitamin C is an important antioxidant for fighting against disease and boosts our immune system. Keeping our immune system strong is more important these days than ever. If you have diabetes that alone can make your immune system weaker. So why not just take a supplement? For one, if you take more than 1000 mg…
Read MoreTop 7 Questions about Prediabetes
Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes? Are you one of the 88 million adults in the US that have prediabetes? Just to put 88 million into perspective, that’s about 1 out of every 3 people. Being diagnosed with prediabetes is not news that anyone necessarily wants to hear from their doctor, but being aware is…
Read MoreCan Apples Help You Prevent Diabetes?
It’s apple season again and fresh orchard apples are my favorite! I have been challenged this year to find time to get to a local orchard but I did make a quick trip last week and got the tasty apples you see in the bowl. I love apples as a snack, but also really love…
Read MoreEating Less Sugar to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Are you trying to eat less sugar to reverse diabetes? Eating less sugar to reverse diabetes today is much more complicated with all the different foods and products available. If you are trying to make better food choices, you might find it much more confusing than you thought. This article will hopefully help answer some…
Read MorePrevent type 2 diabetes by eating fish high in omega-3
Eating more cold water ‘oily fish’ has been proven to help in prevention of diabetes for people who have a risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Looking for answers on what to eat to prevent type 2 diabetes? A recent report in the January Diabetes Care journal, talks about a large study showing how eating…
Read MoreHow to Make Midwest Meals More Mediterranean
Here are 10 ideas for adding Mediterranean foods that can help you lower your blood sugars and cholesterol! Research shows that eating more Mediterranean foods can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 30 percent! But how do you eat Mediterranean foods when you live in the Midwest United States? Like…
Read MoreHow continuous glucose monitoring can be a game changer for getting better blood sugars!
My professional and personal experience with continuous glucose monitoring. CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) has been a game changer for people with diabetes trying to get control of their blood sugars. I am a huge fan of it and have used in alot in my clinic work and personal life trying to prevent type 2 diabetes.…
Read More10 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System AND Fight Diabetes
Keeping your immune system strong is more important this winter than ever before. How do you do that? By having a healthy digestive tract! Did you know that your digestive tract is about 60% of your immune system? Here are 10 things you can do to help your body’s immune system get and stay healthy:…
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