Flexing and stretching the feet help us prepare for walks and exercise in the spring! As the weather warms, thoughts of wandering outdoors begin to become more enjoyable. It’s the perfect time to reflect on flexing our feet in order to build stamina, strength and stability. Diabetic feet are prone to neuropathy (nerve damage that […]
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Fuel Your Heart, Feed Your Health 💙 Physical activity. Exercise. Strength training. Cardiovascular fitness. Walking. Jogging. Biking. Hiking. Dancing. Skating. Skiing. Rock climbing. Different words, different activities—but all with one powerful thing in common: they help our bodies get stronger and stay healthier. We know exercise is good for us. But for people living with
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Fuel Your Heart, Feed Your Health People with diabetes are at higher risk for heart disease—but healthy food choices and lifestyle habits can play a powerful role in protecting your heart. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for people living with diabetes. In fact, people with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to
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Back in 2022, I wrote a blog about continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Since then, a lot has changed—except one thing: people still love them! Today, CGMs are widely recommended and used by people living with Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, CGM is now recommended for adults with
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Staying well in winter can be a challenge. To begin with, the cold temperatures make it harder to get out and do some of the things you enjoy, and the homegrown and local fresh fruits and vegetables that were prevalent in the summertime are now limited. Along with the colder temperatures comes less daylight, which
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If you’re living with diabetes or trying to keep your blood sugar steady, the Fall can be a great opportunity to refresh your pantry in small, meaningful ways. Don’t think of it as another fad diet or a complete overhaul. Just tiny upgrades that help your meals keep you fuller longer and your energy more
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The Halloween season is in full swing! While this time of year can be tricky for those living with diabetes or pre-diabetes—thanks to all the candy and holiday festivities—it doesn’t have to be spooky season for your health if you plan ahead and make thoughtful choices along the way. Here are a few tricks to
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A change in seasons is a great time to make changes to your diet. We so often think of diet as a different way to eat to lose weight, but the truth is that we all have a diet. Diet simply means your eating pattern; foods you eat, how much you eat, and when you
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Happy May! Not only is May bringing us warmer weather, flowers, and the beginning of produce season, but May is also American Stroke Month. Did you know that diabetics are at an increased risk for stroke? With over 30 million people in America being diagnosed with Diabetes, the number of people who are at risk
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Physical activity has so many benefits, included improved blood glucose control, cardiovascular health, strength, mood boosts, increased energy, socialization and mental wellbeing. However, for the person with Type 1 Diabetes, it can prove challenging without prior planning. With Type 1 Diabetes, the pancreas does not provide insulin to the body to allow the body’s cells
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