The holidays are about relaxing, celebrating, and having a good time. Whether you’re spending this Thanksgiving at home with family, or you’re visiting friends far away, these easy tips will help you enjoy the festivities, while keeping your diabetes management in-check. 1. Avoid skipping meals With the promise of a hearty, filling dinner at the […]
5 Ways MedSimple Makes Your Life Easier
When it comes to creating your best diabetes care plan, staying on top of your medications can be just as important as watching your diet and tracking your blood sugars. But between the variety of medications available and the number of prescriptions you take, you may feel like you’re juggling too much information. MedSimple is […]
Diabetes & Sick Days: How You Can Fight the Flu Th
As sweaters and snow days come back into season, along with them comes winter’s common coughs and sneezes. What may start out as an innocent sniffle around the office may quickly progress to something more serious–the flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with diabetes are three times more likely to suffer […]
4 Tips for a Diabetes-Friendly Halloween
Halloween. The very idea of the holiday may send shivers down your spine–for more than one reason. It’s no secret that October 31 and candy often go hand-in-hand, but this year’s fall festivities don’t have to be all about the sugar. These four tips will help you enjoy all of the spooky fun while keeping your […]
I am Diabetic Every Day
Everyone has challenges. UNLIKE EVERYONE–our challenge just happens to be a diabetes diagnosis. None of us wanted it, none of asked for it, but here we are. Our daily lives are affected–some pretty severely. We have to test our blood sugar, watch our diet, take medication, take insulin injections, and keep up with insulin pumps […]
Spice Up Your Snacks with a Diabetes Free Food
According to the American Diabetes Association, a diabetes free food is any food or drink that contains fewer than 20 calories and 5 grams of fat. Diabetes doctors and nutritionists have deemed these foods “free” because they lack the number of carbs and calories to significantly increase your blood sugar. The American Diabetes Association divides free […]
Add Steps to Your Work Day: 5 Easy Ways to Move at...
We’ve all been told time and time again that exercise is one of the best ways to help manage diabetes. While hitting the gym, playing sports, and talking long walks after dinner are excellent ways to stay active, the amount of exercise you get during the work day can be just as important for your […]
Gear up for Game Day: Diabetes-Friendly Tailgating...
Whether you’re tailgating at the stadium or watching the action from your living room at home, one of the best parts of football season is the snacks that come with it. From pre-game nachos to halftime hot wings, our diabetes-friendly recipes are sure to score big at your next game-day get-together. #1: Bell Pepper Salad […]
The Answers to Artificial Sweeteners
When you have diabetes, learning how to satisfy your sweet tooth can often be a challenge. Instead of getting a sugar fix from natural ingredients, some people turn to artificial sweeteners as a different way to curb their craving for something sweet. Also called low-calorie or non-nutritive sweeteners, these sugar substitutes may seem like the […]
Exercise and Being Active: What Do You Have to Los...
Let’s get the disclaimers out of the way first. I am not a diet or exercise or medical professional. I can only give you my experience. SEE YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY NEW EXERCISE OR FITNESS REGIMEN! There, now that we have that out of the way, let’s talk. Besides changing how I eat, getting on a […]