Author: Alana

New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Diabetes Management

Did you keep a health journal this past year? If so, what did you learn from it? Take the time to review it with your support team partner and find out what you can improve with your diabetes management in the new year. It will make a big difference!

Diabetic Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Santa Claus is coming to town! We have some tips for great goodies to put in the stocking of your loved one with diabetes that can help him or her with their diabetes managements. Check it out!

Holiday Planning

Top Tips to Manage Diabetes During the Holiday Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but this time of the year is also stressful and busy, which can make it very difficult to manage our diabetes to feel our best. We have some diabetes management tips for you to keep in mind this holiday season! Plan Ahead. Have a snack or a […]

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Eat This, Not That: Holiday Diabetes Edition

The holiday season is in full swing, which means there’s lots of parties, food and treats everywhere! In this video, we share three tips and three examples of things you shouldn’t eat and what you should substitute in when you’re going to a holiday family dinner or party. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Meal Planning

Meal Planning Tips

The most wonderful time of the year also seems to be the busiest time of the year! So, we work extra hard to make sure healthy meals are on the table and we don’t end up with fast food or meal out at a restaurant. What’s the key? Preparation. We do as much prep work […]

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Support Team Reminder for the Holiday Season

Calling all Diabetic Support Team Members! The holiday season is a great time to check in with the diabetic in your life and see how his or her diabetes management is going. If you’re diabetic yourself and someone doesn’t approach you for this, but you could use the support and help, please ask for it. […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

We have so much to be thankful for, but we’re most thankful for YOU. Thanks for being a part of our Diabetes Support Group. We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy and many blessings, and not so many carbs!

Eating Tips to Keep Your Blood Sugar In Check

Meet Jennifer, our super inspirational friend who lives a full life with Type 1 Diabetes. In this video, she shares two eating tips that help her keep her blood sugar in check. Check it out!

Meal Planning

Holiday Meal? Use The Healthy Plate Model

I was reading this winter’s “Diabetic Living” magazine (I have a subscription), when I came across this awesome article and picture! It’s the healthy plate model. When I learned this technique about ten years ago, it changed how we eat at home, at restaurants, and during the holidays. We follow a low carb diet to help […]

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