Author: Alana

Meal Planning

Basics of a Grocery List

Do you make a grocery list? We do! We are big fans of making a list and checking it twice. We have certain staples that we always keep in our pantry, and then a short list of meat and produce that we rotate week-to-week. Here’s how we start– we list items by meal: breakfast, lunch, […]

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Holiday Planning

Give Yourself Some Love This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day can be a wonderful time of remembering and thanking those you love, but not everyone has a special valentine. If you are in the camp that is without a valentine this year, or if your significant other isn’t exactly a candy and roses kind of person, how about you treat yourself this Valentine’s […]

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Talk to Your Loved Ones About Your Diabetes

How good are you about talking to your loved ones about your diabetes management? It’s important to have that open dialogue and support from those around us. So this Valentine’s Day, remember to have that conversation and share how your support team can be helpful to you. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Take Care of Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. Did you know that the number one leading factor in heart disease is being a diabetic? We have to remain extra careful, be proactive, eat a heart healthy diet and show our hearts some love!

How to Avoid Grazing and High Blood Sugar at Super Bowl Parties

You can really run into some trouble with your blood sugar, if you aren’t careful, especially at Super Bowl parties! In this video, Rhodes shares his top strategies for keeping his blood sugar in check so he can feel his best during the big game. Go team!

Meal Planning

Dip This, Not That

Are you looking forward to enjoying some snacks during the Super Bowl this weekend? Who isn’t? If you are following a low-carb or low-fat diet, snack foods can be tricky — especially chips and dips. We prefer not to even bring chips into the house, because we have no restraint and will eat half a […]

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Three Diabetes Management Tips for Traveling

It is challenging to stay on top of your diabetes when you are away from home! When Rhodes is traveling for work, he plans and prepares so he can best manage his diabetes. Find out his top three tips in this video!

Tips to Beat the Winter Chill

Brrrr. Baby, it’s cold outside! Do you find it hard to stay on track when it’s cold? Here are Alana’s top 3 tips for keeping your diabetes management in check when it’s cold outside, and all you want to do is curl up on the couch and eat!  

Diabetes Management and Support Team Goals for 2019

As a diabetic, have you set your goals for 2019? How about your goals as a diabetic support team member? We share our goals for the year in this video. Let’s support each other and hold each other accountable, together, in 2019. We can do it!

Our Diabetes Support Group’s 2019 Goals

We’re so glad you’re part of our Diabetes Support Group! Find out our two goals we have for this support group for 2019. Help us spread the word and don’t forget to share your questions and concerns with us – we want to hear from you and support each other together! What are your 2019 […]