Managing Stress and Diabetes
April is National Stress Awareness Month. It’s so important to manage stress — even more so if you live with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Rhodes shares some of his tips for managing stress in this video. Check it out!
Caregivers/Support System
Putting Together a Diabetic Friendly Easter Basket
Hop to it… Easter is almost here! Wondering what to put in the Easter Basket for your diabetic loved one? Alana shares some egg-cellent ideas in this video. Happy Easter!
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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Need Help Communicating with your Diabetic Partner? Give them Sandwich!
Does it sometimes feel like you care more about your loved one’s diabetes management than he or she does? Or, do you worry about sounding like a nag? Alana has a communication tip for you — try sandwiching! Let us know how it works for you.
Off-Routine Spring Break Tips
Happy Spring! Routines are harder to keep when you don’t have control of them – you may be traveling or there’s a change in your normal schedule. We have some tips to keep in mind when your routine is different to take care of yourself and stay on track with your diabetes management. Check them […]
Low Carb Snack Ideas
We follow a low carb diet in our house as much as we can to help Rhodes with his diabetes management, however where we sometimes get caught up, is with our snacks. Find out some of our favorite and essential, low carb and high protein snacks in this video!
Order Like a Rock Star
As a diabetic, do you order like a rock star when you are eating out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? In this video, Rhodes shares his top tips for when he eats out so he can feel his best and stay on track with his diet.
Why We Need to Find A Cure For Diabetes
We had the honor of co-chairing the JDRF Central Virginia Chapter’s 2019 Fund A Cure program. Rhodes and I both had the opportunity to speak and share why we need a cure for #diabetes and what motivates us each day. Check it out in this video and thank you for being a part of our […]
Diabetes Management Tips When Sick & How to Stay Healthy
Everyone is sick! Rhodes’ blood sugar always spikes when he is battling something. Check out these tips for managing your diabetes when you’re sick, as well as our top tips for trying to stay healthy during this time of the year.
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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