When you’re stressed, you should be monitoring and checking your sugars to see if the stress is having an effect or not.

Try to eat 2-3 hours prior to exercising, or else eat easily digestible, simple carbs and a smaller portion of protein.

Get excited about preparing meals by reading about all the healthy choices that are available.

Glucose tabs. They work fast and are low calorie.

I recommend my clients indulge in their favorite foods on occasion because it promotes better success and better blood glucose management in the long run. If you are ... read more

Celebrate the little things. Just because your health care provider doesn't notice a one-pound weight loss doesn't mean it isn't a victory for you! Learn to celebrat ... read more

Mediterranean diet and exercise

I use an app to track my food and keep track of carbs and sugar.

If you are someone with diabetes who is having hypoglycemia - low blood sugar – you should seek help from your healthcare provider to review your medical treatment. ... read more

I like to put red lentils in marinara sauce for a boost of protein and fiber. I find they work well in general as a thickener in sauces.

Make sure to have your A1C checked regularly and have your doctor/endocrinologist adjust your medications accordingly if needed.

Purchase the book "Glucose Revolution." It holds a wealth of information.

Don’t drink your sugar. There’s a lot of hidden sugars in “healthy drinks.“ Drink water.

I encourage people to be as honest as they can with their healthcare team — that’s the only way you’ll be able to get the information you need.

Try roasting, sautéing or grilling your vegetables to give them a wonderful flavor and nice crunch! There is no need to stop enjoying beautiful, wholesome foods when ... read more

Having a glass of water can be really helpful in essentially diluting your blood sugar and lowering your blood sugar in a healthy way.

Eating salty foods doesn’t cause your blood sugar to go up, but it may worsen high blood pressure. As a person with diabetes if you also have high blood pressure you ... read more

Peanut butter and apple slices or hummus and vegetable sticks and pita.

This year it's been blizzards & power failures. Last year it was hurricanes & wild fires. With type 2 diabetes you have to do some disaster planning in advance to ke ... read more