Holiday Planning

Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is about a week away. It’s not too soon to start planning for a healthy, low-carb meal. Whether you are hosting or a guest, here are a few tips to make sure you are prepared. How are you preparing ahead for Thanksgiving?

Halloween Tips for Grown Ups

It’s almost Halloween. Find out how to avoid over-indulging this holiday, but still enjoy a treat or two. What are your top Halloween tips to enjoy the holiday and still take care of yourself?

Halloween Candy Alternatives for Diabetics

Halloween is almost here and we have some spooktacular non-candy, Halloween treat ideas for you! Don’t forget to keep your eyes out for those nutritional labels and low carb goodies! Have a fun and safe Halloween.

Holiday Planning

Halloween Candy Carb Count

Have you ever stopped to compare the carbs in your favorite candy? Why ruin a good thing, you say? Well, perhaps, if you can make some educated choices on the front end, you or your child can avoid a blood sugar spike on Halloween night and in the days that follow. The Diabetes Forecast has […]

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A Diabetes Independence Day Message For You

Happy Independence Day! On the 4th, we remember the sacrifice of others and the freedoms we enjoy. This also makes us think about the costs and benefits of diligent diabetes management. The constant hard work, sacrifice, and dedication, gives us freedom from the risk of serious complications. You can do it! Keep at it and […]

Meal Planning

Taking Candy Out of the Holidays

When did the holidays turn into an excuse to go crazy with candy and sweets? Every grocery stores goes from holiday to holiday repackaging chocolate and candies with red for Valentines, pastels for Easter, patriotic colors for the summer, orange for Halloween, then red and green at Christmas. Same candy, same sugar high, different color. […]

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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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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!

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!