One of the trickiest meals to plan with gestational diabetes is breakfast. You may be dealing with high morning blood sugars and wondering what in the world you can eat. In today’s post, I’m providing some breakfast ideas for gestational diabetes that can help you add variety to your meal…
Have you recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Wondering what to do next? No need to panic! Today, I’ll be breaking down the basics of gestational diabetes, and sharing what you need to do in order to have a healthy delivery. It’s a test most women dread. I can’t tell…
Diet, exercise, medications, reduce complications. Those are the main things that come to mind when considering diabetes. Eating disorders may not be on your healthcare provider’s radar. However, the coexistence of eating disorders and diabetes happens. Eating disorders are on the rise. Interestingly, as we learn more about nutrition and…
I often get asked which diet is best for diabetes and diabetes prevention. Most often, I recommend intuitive eating for diabetes. But I don’t want to ignore science and new discoveries. Today, I’m answering the question, “Is the carnivore diet diabetes-friendly?”. The carnivore diet is a fad diet that has…
Do you have newly diagnosed diabetes? It can be shocking, disappointing, or fearful news. But I want to make you feel at ease. Diabetes is a manageable condition! Here are some tips to get started. A diabetes diagnosis can bring a flood of emotions. Denial, anger, regret, stress, hopelessness, and…
There’s a lot of buzz around berberine these days. Is “nature’s Ozempic” effective at lowering blood glucose levels? How about berberine vs. metformin? Does berberine compete with the gold standard in diabetes treatment? As a plant lover, I firmly believe that we are underestimating their power. First of all, we…
Have you been told you have insulin resistance? Wondering if you need to change your diet? Are carbs bad for insulin resistance? What food for insulin resistance is best? If you have any of those questions, you are in the right place. Insulin resistance is the body’s inability to use…
High blood sugar doesn’t usually feel good and can be alarming if it’s way above your target range. If you’re wondering how to get it down and lower it quickly, I’ve got some tips. If you ever check your blood sugar, you’ve probably noticed that your numbers are different every…
Many people with diabetes rely on alternative sugars or artificial sweeteners to reduce their sugar intake. But you may be wondering if these alternatives are safe. Do they actually help lower your blood glucose or reduce calorie intake? Today I’m digging into the research to answer the question—”Are alternative sugars…
