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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.

Goal Setting & Exercise

To get myself back on track, I have set a goal of running a 10k in mid-April. I have been training and will continue to work out four days a week and build my training regimen up until the race. This goal keeps me motivated and encourages me to exercise, too. What exercise goals have […]

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.  

Talk to Your Loved Ones About Your Diabetes

How good are you about talking to your loved ones about your diabetes management? It’s important to have that open dialogue and support from those around us. So this Valentine’s Day, remember to have that conversation and share how your support team can be helpful to you. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Take Care of Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. Did you know that the number one leading factor in heart disease is being a diabetic? We have to remain extra careful, be proactive, eat a heart healthy diet and show our hearts some love!

How to Avoid Grazing and High Blood Sugar at Super Bowl Parties

You can really run into some trouble with your blood sugar, if you aren’t careful, especially at Super Bowl parties! In this video, Rhodes shares his top strategies for keeping his blood sugar in check so he can feel his best during the big game. Go team!

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!

Diabetes Management and Support Team Goals for 2019

As a diabetic, have you set your goals for 2019? How about your goals as a diabetic support team member? We share our goals for the year in this video. Let’s support each other and hold each other accountable, together, in 2019. We can do it!