Day-to-Day Management

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 […]

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!

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!

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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Two Tips for Diabetes Awareness Month

In honor of Diabetes Month, we have a diabetes management tip and a support team tip for you to keep in mind this month! For more information on how to keep a health journal, watch this video.

Living A Full Life With No Limits: Scott Verplank

Rhodes was thrilled to meet Type 1 Diabetic and Professional Golfer Scott Verplank at the PGA Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Richmond, VA. In this video, Scott shares how he lives a full life with no limits. Keep on reaching for the stars!

Diabetes Management

Teal Halloween pumpkins?

Have you seen the teal colored Halloween pumpkins in the stores this fall? Do you know what they are all about? The Teal Pumpkin Project is about raising awareness for food allergies and inclusiveness in Tick-or-Treating at Halloween time. We do have food allergies in our house, but we also think this is a great […]

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Reflecting on the 35th Anniversary of my Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis

35 years ago, on October 10, 1983, Rhodes was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. In this video, he reflects on three and a half decades of proactively and positively managing his T1D and how much his support system means to him. Here’s to many more years of living a full life with no limits!