Americans take a bite out of the holidays. The average American expects to gain eight pounds over the course of the holiday season. Holiday eating is dangerous for everyone, especially people living with diabetes or prediabetes. If you need to monitor your blood sugar, you have to be mindful of holiday eating habits.  What should you do before you go to holiday … Read More

Most people have probably heard the term ”blood sugar” a thousand times over, but the reality is that most people don’t really know what it means.  Most of us know it’s important to have stable blood sugar levels. However, there is still a sense of mystery around what our blood sugar levels actually do for us on a daily basis.  To … Read More

When you have diabetes, you have to take care to check your blood sugar levels multiple times each day. You may even have to administer diabetes medication or inject insulin when you notice that your levels are too high or too low. If you are new to all of this, it can be difficult to figure out what is causing … Read More

According to the latest research, approximately 34.2 million Americans (that’s 10.5 percent of the population) have been diagnosed with diabetes. Are you part of this group? Do you need help figuring out the right diet that will help you with your blood sugar management? If you’re not sure where to begin, read on. Listed below are some foods you can add to your meals today … Read More

Picture a brussels sprout in your mind.  Whether you’re currently gaging or dreaming about new recipes, you have an opinion. How does such a tiny vegetable elicit such a strong response?  Kids begin to form their opinions about food at a young age. As a parent, you’re responsible for helping your child to form healthy opinions and habits. Your child’s earliest experiences with … Read More