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...
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...
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...
Are fermented foods good for diabetes?
Fermented foods, probiotic foods, gut microbiome - all these confusing words! How are they connected to diabetes, weight problems, heart disease and our immune system? Well it’s way more complicated than I understand but I am going to try and...
Weight Loss Success Strategies for Women over 40
Weight loss success often requires a different approach for women over 40! The struggles are real. You are not alone. Losing weight is hard. But . . . . often times we get in our own way. Consider these strategies to set yourself up for success! Try these 8 strategies...
7 Things a good diabetes weight loss program should have
Weight loss is hard. . . . . . . Managing diabetes is even harder. Trying to manage BOTH diabetes and weight loss together can feel so overwhelming you just want to give up. On the other hand, losing extra weight can really help lower insulin resistance...
6 Ways to Control Evening Overeating
Do you struggle with evening overeating? If you are like many Americans that work during the day, you can probably relate to this unhealthy routine that leads to evening overeating. Does your day start in a race with the clock to get out the door? Do you skip...