Smart Snacking
Alana shares a few tips for diabetes-smart snack options. She focuses on portion control and making high protein, low-carb choices.
Author: Alana
Welcome to Diabetes Support Group
Meet Rhodes and Alana, founders of the Diabetes Support Group. Rhodes was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 5, and has been insulin dependent for over 32 years. He has not let diabetes be an obstacle to living a full life with no limits. With daily discipline and commitment, Rhodes is living a healthy […]
Building a Health Care Team
Rhodes talks about the doctors and experts he relies on to manage his diabetes. From eye care, to foot care, to nutrition, his health care team has been critical to his diabetes management.
Sugar Free vs. No Sugar Added Foods
There are many new products and foods claiming to be “diabetic friendly.” Do you understand the difference between “sugar-free” and “no-sugar added” foods? Alana sorts through the differences.
Simple Food Swaps
Trying to make better food choices? Alana suggests a few easy food swaps to lower your carb intake. An easy but important swap is to avoid regular sodas and juices, and choose flavored or sparkling waters, teas sweetened with sugar substitutes, or diet sodas.
Asking, “Should You Be Eating That?”
There may be no question a person with diabetes hates more than “Should you be eating that?” It sounds critical, when you are probably just trying to be helpful. Alana gives some hints for asking the question at the right time in the right way.
Getting the Most From Your Doctors’ Appointments
Doctor’s appointments can be stressful or leave you frustrated and confused. We recommend writing down all your questions or concerns in advance, and telling the doctor that you have a list you would like to get through. We also recommend trying to take a family member or friend with you for a second set of […]
Using Glucose Tablets
Glucose tablets are chalky, round servings of fast-acting glucose. Unlike sugar in foods, they do not have to be broken down by your body to be absorbed and to bring blood sugar up. Glucose tablets are now available in almost every grocery store and drug store. Convenient and quick, glucose tablets should be every diabetic’s […]
Support Team Captain
Alana talks about her role as the support team captain in helping to manage her husband’s diabetes. It’s not an easy job, but she’s got to do it. Successful diabetes management takes a village, and especially one champion who will encourage and lead by example.
Using a Glucagon Emergency Kit
A glucagon can be lifesaving, if used correctly. But it can be challenging to assemble and deliver, particularly in a stressful situation. We recommend you train those around you, at home, work and school, using your expired glucagon to practice.