Journaling helps your type 2 diabetes by getting your thoughts out of your head and onto paper to process them and control your blood sugars better. https://unsplash.com/photos/a-man-sitting-at-a-table-writing-on-a-piece-of-paper-UpN2VzWXqxc?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash What does journaling do to the brain? Type 2 diabetes can be a …
Kettlebells can be the answer to controlling your type 2 diabetes. Photo by Ambitious Studio* | Rick Barrett on Unsplash Patients tell me they don’t have the time to go to the gym. Or they tell me they can’t afford …
The best type of exercise to use for controlling diabetes involves strength training. Strength training increases muscle mass and strength for better insulin sensitivity. Something as simple as a sandbag can be used. Reuiqu Durable Oxford Workout Sandbag from Amazon.com …
CHEW YOUR FOOD! Grandma’s advice can make a difference in controlling your diabetes and your nutrition in general. Photo by Samson Katt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/asian-man-eating-hot-dog-near-young-girlfriend-5225480/ Better chewing slows your meal down The faster you eat, the more you tend to eat. You …
Intermittent fasting (IF) has been touted as the way our ancestors ate. But is it really the best diet for everyone? Is it best for diabetics? Photo by Rania Alhamed Intermittent fasting means compressing your daily meals into a shorter …
Your diabetes diagnosis is all your parent’s fault! I’m kidding, of course, but there is some truth to it. Type 2 Diabetes is a complex disease. It has several “causes”. There is an inherited component to the disease. There is …
Side effects are the main reason that all diabetics aren’t on this drug as they can be bad. Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus are all the same drug, Semaglutide. Semaglutide mimics a natural hormone in the body that signals fullness so …
Oatmeal is said to be healthy. But is it healthy for a diabetic? Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash What’s a good snack for a diabetic before bed or late-night? First off—What’s a “snack”? According to the American Diabetic Association, …
Living With Diabetes On A Low Income. Diabetes is a difficult disease to control if you have the resources– health insurance, a job, and a supportive partner. But it can be really hard if any of those are missing. Here …
Dogs or pets, in general, are helpful for diabetics. They can help with sensing blood sugar control as well as helping with well-being. Photo by Meruyert Gonullu: https://www.pexels.com/photo/happy-woman-lying-on-sofa-with-cute-purebred-dog-6589020/ Dogs can help a diabetic decrease stress. Many studies have been done …