Why Exercise and Blood Sugar Are Worth Paying Attention To This topic isn’t rocket science, but sometimes we need a wake-up call because exercise and blood sugar are closely linked. After reading a great article on the health risks of prolonged sitting, I was reminded...
Is an unhealthy gut the underlying problem with blood sugar control? More and more research suggests diets lacking gut healthy foods could very likely be having an impact blood sugar control. Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are often linked to insulin sensitivity,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In honor of November being American Diabetes Month I want to share with you my story and 4 lessons life has taught me about diabetes. Each week this month I will post a new lesson I have learned from my personal and professional life experiences with diabetes. The...
As we approach the Independence Day celebrations, many of us will be taking vacations or spending time with family. We often are so focused on planning all the fun that we forget to reflect on the gift of simply having the freedom and independence to enjoy these...
How much water would you say you drink? I love water but I still don’t think I drink enough on a consistent basis. Occasionally I have clients who really don’t like water at all and drink almost no water. And I wonder – what harm could that be doing to the body?...
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...