Learn How Stress Affects Your Blood Sugars
Nobody likes stress. We experience stress as tension: emotionally, physically, or both at the same time. But stress is a normal part of everyday life. It’s how your body responds to things like arguing with a friend, getting stuck in traffic or facing a big deadline. The thing is, when you hav...
Read MoreKnow Your Diabetes ABCs
Between checking your blood sugar, seeing your doctor, eating right, staying active and taking medications, living with diabetes can be a lot to deal with! But there’s one simple reminder for being a healthier, happier you: Know your diabetes ABCs. A is for A1c A1c is a...
Read MoreTop 5 Exercises for Diabetes
Exercise is essential to everyday diabetes management. But, how do you get started? And what kinds of exercises are the most effective? In the long run, you’ll want to aim for 150 minutes of exercise a week. That’s about 20 minutes a day. But, start slowly and build up to that. As for eff...
Read MoreAre You Getting Enough Sleep?
In the midst of your hectic, fast-paced life, getting a good night’s sleep can easily slip down your priority list. Consider this a wake-up call. Research shows most adults need at least 7 hours of sleep a night.1 Yet 1 in 3 American adults don’t get enough. And short sleepers are at greater risk of developing serious health conditions — such as high cholesterol, heart attack or stroke.2 Signs of poor sleep So how do you know if you’re sleep-deprived? Common warning signs include: Lack of energy Drowsiness Mood changes Forgetfulness Trouble focusing Weight gain...
Read MoreMeal Planning and Diabetes
The relationship between nutrition and diabetes is an important one. Which is why structure, diet, and healthy eating are necessary. You know how to count your carbohydrates. And, you know that healthy eating decisions are a must. But, how do you take that knowledge and put it into action? Try meal planning. What Is Meal Planning? It’s simply deciding meals in advance for an entire week. A meal plan is your guide to when, what, and how much you should eat every meal. All while keeping your blood sugar levels in target range. Eating three scheduled meals a day a...
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Learn How Stress Affects Your Blood Sugars
Nobody likes stress. We experience stress as tension: emotionally, physically, or both at the same time. But stress is a normal part of everyday life. It’s how your body responds to things like arguing with a friend, getting stuck in traffic or facing a big deadline. The thing is, when you hav...
Read MoreKnow Your Diabetes ABCs
Between checking your blood sugar, seeing your doctor, eating right, staying active and taking medications, living with diabetes can be a lot to deal with! But there’s one simple reminder for being a healthier, happier you: Know your diabetes ABCs. A is for A1c A1c is a...
Read MoreTop 5 Exercises for Diabetes
Exercise is essential to everyday diabetes management. But, how do you get started? And what kinds of exercises are the most effective? In the long run, you’ll want to aim for 150 minutes of exercise a week. That’s about 20 minutes a day. But, start slowly and build up to that. As for eff...
Read MoreAre You Getting Enough Sleep?
In the midst of your hectic, fast-paced life, getting a good night’s sleep can easily slip down your priority list. Consider this a wake-up call. Research shows most adults need at least 7 hours of sleep a night.1 Yet 1 in 3 American adults don’t get enough. And short sleepers are at greater risk of developing serious health conditions — such as high cholesterol, heart attack or stroke.2 Signs of poor sleep So how do you know if you’re sleep-deprived? Common warning signs include: Lack of energy Drowsiness Mood changes Forgetfulness Trouble focusing Weight gain...
Read MoreMeal Planning and Diabetes
The relationship between nutrition and diabetes is an important one. Which is why structure, diet, and healthy eating are necessary. You know how to count your carbohydrates. And, you know that healthy eating decisions are a must. But, how do you take that knowledge and put it into action? Try meal planning. What Is Meal Planning? It’s simply deciding meals in advance for an entire week. A meal plan is your guide to when, what, and how much you should eat every meal. All while keeping your blood sugar levels in target range. Eating three scheduled meals a day a...
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