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Today is World diabetes day! If you’re a diabetic like myself this is a day to be thankful for all the great doctors, nurses, friends and family who have taken care of me since my diagnosis in 2016. I’m grateful to be able to walk and see well even with all my complications I’ve enduredContinue reading “World diabetes day”

Well it’s that time of the year again. The holidays are approaching, with all the cookies, cakes and candy. If you’re diabetic like me, you look for sugar free and low sugar alternative goodies. Attending those family gatherings also means many homemade traditional family dishes. The big dinners and high calorie desserts that we allContinue reading “Safe Holiday indulging”

It’s my favorite time of year. Fall and winter are fast approaching here on the east coast. Fall foliage, Halloween, Christmas and snowy weather. I love it all, except how it affects my neuropathy. If you suffer from neuropathy, you know what I’m talking about. Your legs and feet stiffen up more, and you haveContinue reading “Walk it off”

Tonight I want to discuss a common everyday routine we as diabetics perform everyday. We prick our fingers two to three times a day to check our blood sugar reading. I check mine in the morning and and usually at the end of the day. On a Sunday I may check it before breakfast andContinue reading “Two for one”

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”