Celebrating Life AND Diabetes!
This past August, I celebrated my 20th year of living with Diabetes. That’s right, Celebrated! I’m excited to have accomplished all that I have because of Diabetes. Is being diagnosed with Diabetes...
View Article1 in 3 American Babies Will Have Diabetes
One in three American babies born today will have Type 2 Diabetes in their lifetime. That is, if current trends continue. Today is World Diabetes Day. In the past 25 years, the rate of diabetes in...
View ArticleAchieve Your Highest Level of Health with Integrative Health Coaching
“The time for action is now. It’s never too late to do something”. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery, French aviator and writer Do you ever find yourself saying, “I know what I should do to improve my...
View ArticleDogs Bring Comfort to those with Diabetes and other Chronic Conditions
Sharing a really cool article from the Virginian-Pilot…. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/04/dogs-help-bring-comfort-regions-hospitals Dan Warren, President of Guardian Angel Service Dogs will be...
View ArticleIt’s in Your Hands…Don’t Let Pre-diabetes Become Diabetes
Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that nearly 80 million Americans have prediabetes, as indicated by a fasting blood glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dL....
View ArticleAre You Getting Any? Fiber, that is…
In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers found that a low-fiber diet can be harmful to the health of teenagers. The study, which included 559...
View ArticleCook at Home to Better Control Diabetes
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior showed that those with Type 2 Diabetes who attended hands-on cooking classes improved the quality of their diets. The study...
View ArticleCelebrating Diabetes on World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day. Millions of people around the world have united to help bring awareness to this chronic disease that affects 371 million people (half of which are undiagnosed). This...
View ArticleDo You Hate Brussels Sprouts? Try These…
Brussels sprouts are one of the most hated foods out there. In all our years of experience as RD’s, it has come up as the absolute top food that our clients avoid. Why? Well, they do have a strong...
View ArticleMake 2013 Your Year to Shine!
It is here! Time to ring in the New Year. Our kids have been asking us why there are so many TV commercials and radio ads touting the latest diet plans. Because, it’s here! Time to lose the holiday...
View Article8120 days and still counting!
Welcome to November! This is the month of giving thanks and preparing for the Christmas Holiday. It is also a time of reflection as the year draws to a close. November is also National Diabetes...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving, Diabetes Style!
We wanted to wish everybody a Happy, Healthy and Safe Thanksgiving! This is the kickoff to the Holiday Season and as a person with Type 1 Diabetes, I am frequently asked how I handle eating during...
View ArticleTomato, Cucumber & Basil Salad
One of our favorite summer-time salads! Very fast to throw together for lunch or as side-dish with a grilled dinner. Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 medium cucumber (peeled, if desired) 5-6...
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