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Today I want to talk about how to make safe eating choices at the supermarket as a diabetic. Did you ever notice the healthiest foods are at the outer part of the store? All the processed garbage tends to be in the middle. You never see a logjam at the produce area, meat department orContinue reading “Read before eating”

Today I want to discuss how the pandemic has changed our lives for better or worse as a diabetic and for prediabetics. I was once on my way to diabetes without even knowing it. If you’re diabetic like me, you’ve been warned by about Covid 19 and how it can be fatal as a diabeticContinue reading “Pandemic diabetic panic?”

I have been reading many articles and books about climate change in the last 3 years. I’ve read two books by Greta Thunberg on the subject. No one is too small to make a difference and Our house is on fire. Both are great reads on the threat of climate change to humans and animals.Continue reading “Climate change and diabetes”

Today I want to discuss way to battle depression as a diabetic. I follow many pages on Facebook that are for diabetics, and many of them deal with depression. We’ve all been through our ups and downs after being diagnosed with diabetes. In my own case it’s been several toe amputations, rehab, and blurred vision.Continue reading “A fighting chance.”

Today’s blog I will talk about healthy meal choices to keep your sugars stable. I first want say I got both Covid shots with mild side effects. During this health crisis I hope everyone will do the human thing and get vaccinated to protect yourself, your loved ones and the general public. So let’s talkContinue reading “Smart choices”

Today I want to talk about what fruits I’ve found that are diabetic friendly and help control your sugar. I eat three servings of fruit usually six days a week, not counting holidays. I eat strawberries, apples and grapes to go along with each meal. Let me first talk about strawberries, or any berries forContinue reading “An apple a day…”

Today I want to talk about what benefits there are to natural sweeteners versus the artificial ones. One of the worst thing for me when I became a diabetic was not being able to eat sweets like I used too. Sugar filled candy and desserts were a big reason I was diagnosed with diabetes. NowContinue reading “Something sweet”

Today I want to talk about how too much sleep for a diabetic can tire you out. Diabetes naturally makes you tired. It could be your medication, lack of exercise, or in my case anemia. There are ways to feel better and have more energy. Exercise should be the first priority for a diabetic. AContinue reading “Sleep less, exercise, feel better”

Today I want to continue to discuss ways to relieve stress as a diabetic during this pandemic. I talk often about joining online diabetic groups on Facebook and other platforms. These are great ways to voice your opinions and help others get through their problems. At the end of the day though, you determine yourContinue reading “You’re your only hope”

Today I want to talk about the mental stress of being a diabetic during this pandemic. We all have our share of problems. I lost some toes, and am constantly receiving laser treatments and shots to the eyes to keep my vision steady. During this pandemic, our stress level goes up every day. We haveContinue reading “Healthy Distractions”