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Tonight I want to discuss why I don’t fast with my diabetic diet. I have some friends who fast as a part of their daily routine. I’ll never understand the logic behind this. I’ve heard it’s because the medications they are on. I’m no doctor, but results speak for themselves. My A1C is 5.5. andContinue reading “Say no to fasting”

One of the most important things a diabetic can do is meal planning. Eating regularly and healthy can stabilize your blood sugar. I cook and prepare my meals for the whole week usually on Fridays. I go grocery shopping that morning, and cook in the afternoon. While you’re at the supermarket read labels on everyContinue reading “Choose wisely”

One of most important stats for a diabetic is their A1C. This determines how high your blood sugar is and there are ranges you and your doctor can keep track of. I see my doctor twice a year and have bloodwork done to see how I’m doing. I was first diagnosed with diabetes in 2016.Continue reading “Lowering your A1C”

Today I want to talk about neuropathy in the feet and how I have dealt with it. I’ve had many operations to both my feet due to damage caused by diabetes. I’ve lost toes, and I was lucky to have a good rehabilitation program to learn to walk properly again. Unfortunately the nerve damage inContinue reading “Comfortably Numb”

The most important factor in fighting diabetes and all the life changing surgeries and diet choices is to keep a positive attitude. I follow many online diabetic groups and I read many stories from people who have given up, or find living with diabetes is more than they can handle. In my case I lostContinue reading “A healthy state of mind”

Today I will continue my anti fast food and processed food rant. Most of these foods are high in salt, sugar, fat and are prepared fried. Basically, take them off your menu. The average fast food burger joint prepares burgers with less meat, and more filler. Then there’s the french fries, milkshakes, and don’t forgetContinue reading “Make it yourself”

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.”