Why are my blood sugars high in the morning when I didn't even eat anything before bed the night before? This is one of the most common questions I get, and understandably so. Logic would tell us that if we are not eating for several hours during the night our blood...
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?...
How do you react to the stress of managing diabetes? Whether you are trying to prevent, manage or reverse type 2 diabetes, there is one certainty . . . It is stressful. What to eat, what not to eat, trying to get motivated or find time to exercise, worrying about...
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...
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...
What is resistant starch and is it good for diabetes? Have you ever heard of resistant starch foods? Resistant starch is a type of fiber that can’t be digested in the small intestine. That's where most foods including starch is digested and absorbed, and then enters...
Weight loss is hard. . . . . . . Managing diabetes is even harder. Diabetes weight loss together can feel so overwhelming you just want to give up. I want to share with you 7 things I think an effective diabetes weight loss program should have. These come from a...
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...
If you are trying to eat more low carb veggies for better blood sugars, brussels sprouts are a great choice. But they likely aren't one of the most popular vegetables. I used to hate brussels sprouts. I don’t think I ever had them as a kid and then my only exposure as...