Don’t miss these JDRF and American Diabetes Association events in Virginia this Fall! September 22: JDRF One Walk in Roanoke, VA September 21: American Diabetes Association Step Out Walk in Washington, DC September 22: JDRF Back to School with T1D in Leesburg, VA September 28: JDRF One Walk in Front Royal, VA October 6: JDRF One Walk in Richmond, […]
It’s that time of year where summer is over and everyone is back to work and back to school, which can bring lots of stress! Rhodes shares his top tips for creating a routine to manage your diabetes this fall, in this video.
Meal planning and meal prep are key to managing your diabetes and keeping your blood sugar in check. Find out some of Rhodes’ top tricks and tips in this video!
Are you having trouble getting healthy, low carb meals on the table all week long? It’s not easy and it takes planning, preparation, and dedication. That’s why 3 billion pizzas are sold in the U.S. each year, and at least one of your neighbors will have a pizza delivered tonight. Not to take it all […]
Make 30 minutes of physical activity each day a priority. Your body needs it and you will feel better both physically and mentally, too. Get your heart pumping and your body moving from walking to running to swimming to biking to going to the gym and so on. Get started today. You can do it!
No one is perfect. I’m not, you’re not. I don’t care who you are, or what you look like. You cannot ever eat “perfectly” all the time. Anyways, what’s the fun in that? When we are trying very hard to manage diabetes with a healthy, low-carb diet, we still build in time to “fail.” A once-a-week, planned […]
Summer parties and cook outs can be a great time to enjoy low-carb meals with fresh veggie and lean protein. But, beware of these 5 hidden carbohydrates in summer favorites! An obvious offender is hotdog and hamburger buns. We try to pass on the buns hun, and instead go bananas with our toppings- piling on […]
Who needs dessert? Have a nightcap summer mocktail instead! Find out how to make three simple recipes in this video. They are refreshing and a nice treat, without all of the carbs you’ll find in dessert! Let us know what you think. Cheers!
We don’t usually promote products or brands, but recently a new product at Kroger caught my eye. We’ve been buying Carbmaster Yogurt at Kroger for years because they are super low carb and provide a yummy dessert alternative. But now (drumroll, please) they have a low-carb fruit flavored cottage cheese product that is AWESOME! I […]
Summer vacation doesn’t mean you get a break from your diabetes management. Even if you are off your routine and splurge a bit more, you can still find time for exercise and good blood sugar habits! Find out some of Rhodes’ top tips for managing diabetes during summer vacation in this video!
Our posts and videos share practical management tips and that have proven helpful to our Founders in their day-to-day lives, not medical advice.
Always consult with your doctor or healthcare team first about any changes or concerns with your diabetes management.
