Healthy Living

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes most of your life, its important to understand the condition and its effects on your overall health. Learn about meal planning and fitness, discover tried-and-true approaches to losing weight, read interviews with others who are living with diabetes, get tips to maintain emotional balance and more.

Diabetes Nutrition Bars and Shakes

August 18, 2014

“Clinically shown to help manage blood glucose levels.” “Helps reduce excessive food consumption.” “Nutritional support for blood-sugar stability.” “Avoid blood sugar lows and highs.” “May help you lower A1C levels.” Wouldn’t it be great if a specially formulated snack bar or shake could do all that? Read More “Diabetes Nutrition Bars and Shakes”

Can They Help You Lose Weight?

August 18, 2014

Advertisements for diabetes snack bars and shakes often mention weight loss and weight management among their benefits. While these products do not directly cause weight … Read More “Can They Help You Lose Weight?”

Thyroidectomy and a Side of Diabetes

January 14, 2010

For those of you who follow my blog, you may recall that last Thursday, January 7, was the date for my thyroidectomy. I would like, then, in this week’s entry to share with you an update I sent to friends and family last Saturday about what life was like for me in those hours before and after surgery… Read More “Thyroidectomy and a Side of Diabetes”

The Great Blood Glucose Balancing Act

July 19, 2013

Recently, I saw two very different clients with a very similar problem: difficulty controlling blood glucose levels during physical activity… Read More “The Great Blood Glucose Balancing Act”

Boosting Brain Health: Do Supplements Really Help? (Part 1)

January 11, 2010

We’re all getting older. And while there’s not too much we can do about it, for most of us, our hope is that we age with grace, dignity, and some semblance of normal cognitive and physical functioning. Others also hope to preserve their youthful appearance… Read More “Boosting Brain Health: Do Supplements Really Help? (Part 1)”

Time To Review Carb Counting (Part 2)

January 7, 2010

I had become pretty good at estimating the amount of carbohydrates in the food on my plate. But what I lost sight of, among other things, was how certain types of foods interact with others and affect the absorption of carbohydrates into my system, thus affecting my blood glucose readings… Read More “Time To Review Carb Counting (Part 2)”

Sunshine in a Bottle

January 6, 2010

This time of year, sunshine is hard to find in the Northern Hemisphere. Days are shorter, and the sun shines at a lower angle. Lack of sun is thought to be a cause of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD is rough on people with diabetes, because it increases carbohydrate cravings and fosters weight gain. But how does lack of sun make us SAD? Read More “Sunshine in a Bottle”

Happy New Year’s Resolution!

December 30, 2009

January is the busiest month at the YMCA. That’s when the rush of people with New Year’s resolutions come in saying, “This is the year I finally get in shape.” By February, the crowd is thinning, and by March it’s back to normal. Most New Year’s resolutions don’t stick. But sometimes they do! Read More “Happy New Year’s Resolution!”

Surfing the ‘Net for Helpful Advice

December 28, 2009

Even though the holidays aren’t quite over, chances are you’re regretting having that extra glass of eggnog, the double scoop of mashed potatoes, or the few extra holiday cookies that somehow landed in your hands. With each new year come new resolutions to eat better, exercise more, lose a few pounds, or improve diabetes control… Read More “Surfing the ‘Net for Helpful Advice”

Coffee, Tea, and Diabetes Risk

December 24, 2009

Drinking more coffee — both regular and decaffeinated — and tea appears to lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to new research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Should the protective effects of these beverages prove to be real, the implications could be substantial for the roughly 380 million people worldwide expected to have Type 2 diabetes by 2025… Read More “Coffee, Tea, and Diabetes Risk”

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