If you think you don’t like veggies go to a farmer’s market and pick out something you’ve never eaten before. Then ask the farmer how to cook it. That’s how I discov ... read more

The best evidence for diet is with plant-based dietary pattern, and can fit into any ethnic and cultural cuisine such as Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Cent ... read more

Purchase the book "Glucose Revolution." It holds a wealth of information.

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Dishes that are diabetes-friendly and heart-healthy don’t have to be boring. The more herbs and spices you use in your cooking, the less need you will have for salt. ... read more

Reminders of your progress help. I was on insulin after my diagnosis. After 3 months I lost weight and was off insulin shots, although I have continued to take some ... read more

When you’re stressed, you should be monitoring and checking your sugars to see if the stress is having an effect or not.

There is not one "best" medication regimen that fits everyone. If you are not at your A1C goal, take a look first at what other nutrition or activity changes can hel ... read more

Start cooking from scratch and ditch the processed foods. Go meatless for at least one day a week. Stay active. Grow a garden because there is nothing more healthy o ... read more

I recommend my clients indulge in their favorite foods on occasion because it promotes better success and better blood glucose management in the long run. If you are ... read more

Check your blood sugar daily, and maintain your a1c .

One thing you can do to reduce the morning blood sugar spikes is to consider a lower-carb breakfast option. Now, I'm not saying you have to get rid of all your carbs ... read more

I think eating breakfast is important, especially with potential risk for hypoglycemia and avoiding potential highs related to fasting for too long a period of time.

One piece of advice for affording your diabetes supplies: Do not give up when your pharmacy says your CGM is not covered by insurance. It may require paperwork, such ... read more

Our intestinal bacteria thrive on eating fiber and eating low carb can significantly reduce fiber intake. That can negatively change our bacteria: less proliferation ... read more

Diabetes complications occur in the eyes, kidneys, nerves, or linings of the cardiovascular blood vessels. They occur due to high blood glucose levels, as well as ox ... read more

Eating dinner early and drinking water in the evenings before bedtime helps me keep consistent blood sugar level.

Fit walking into a busy schedule. When sitting at the computer or watching TV, stand up every hour and move around for a few minutes. If you replace half an hour of ... read more

The most important thing is that people with diabetes get vaccinated as soon as it becomes available to them.