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HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL NEW YEARS RESOLUTION FOR DIABETES

How To Make a Successful New Year’s Resolution for Diabetes

Can Drinking Water Help My Blood Sugar

Can Drinking Water Help My Blood Sugar?

Are Smoothies Good For My Diabetes?

Are Smoothies Good For My Diabetes?

Is INSULIN right for your Diabetes

Is Insulin Right For Your Diabetes?

Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition For Dummies

Whether you’re one of the millions struggling with diabetes and food, recently diagnosed, or interested in learning powerful diabetes self-management strategies for yourself, a loved one, or your patients Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition for Dummies is for you. Learn More
Understanding Diabetes
It’s easy to find information about diabetes, but not so easy to know how much of that information is really accurate.
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Eating Healthy
Eating healthier is the biggest lifestyle challenge most people with diabetes face, but also the most important.
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Being Active
The word “exercise” is intimidating to some, but exercise is essential to effective diabetes management.
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Medications and Monitoring
Medications are an important part of managing diabetes and the risks for (or from) diabetes complications.
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Reducing Stress
Stress not only makes caring for yourself difficult, but stress itself can also cause physical harm by raising blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
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Staying Motivated
Managing diabetes effectively is not easy, and it’s not always convenient – diabetes “burn out” happens to everyone at times.
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The Right Message - Using Media for Diabetes Awareness

Toby knows that using media is a great way to get important messages out to the public about successfully managing and living well with diabetes.
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"My goal is the share with you the keys to successfully managing your diabetes and living your life to the fullest. This has worked for me. I know it can work for you."
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Have you tried this yet? Most definitely top of my list of things to do lately. This #video is worth viewing for everyone, not just for people with #diabetes. Link to video in bio  #diabetesmanagement #forestbathing #forestbathing🌲🌲🌲 #type1diabetes #type2diabetes  #type1 #type2 #relaxation #stressrelief #stressmanagement #stressreliever

Have you tried this yet? Most definitely top of my list of things to do lately. This #video is worth viewing for everyone, not just for people with #diabetes. Link to video in bio #diabetesmanagement #forestbathing #forestbathing🌲🌲🌲 #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #type1 #type2 #relaxation #stressrelief #stressmanagement #stressreliever ...

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Jan 14

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Double thankful: got my #COVID19 #vaccine today and so glad to be living in a small town because it was quick and easy...no waiting in any line, vaccine didn’t hurt, staff was super friendly and people I knew from my neighborhood! #Igotmyshot

Double thankful: got my #COVID19 #vaccine today and so glad to be living in a small town because it was quick and easy...no waiting in any line, vaccine didn’t hurt, staff was super friendly and people I knew from my neighborhood! #Igotmyshot ...

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Jan 7

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Need some distraction from the stress of the day? These two springers are step
Sisters. Rescued from the same household several states away and coincidentally reunited as the owners (myself and Diane Myers-Mosher) live in the same subdivision. ❤️ #englishspringerspaniels #englishspringerrescue #englishspringerrescueassociation @dimmosher

Need some distraction from the stress of the day? These two springers are step
Sisters. Rescued from the same household several states away and coincidentally reunited as the owners (myself and Diane Myers-Mosher) live in the same subdivision. ❤️ #englishspringerspaniels #englishspringerrescue #englishspringerrescueassociation @dimmosher
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Jan 6

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Needing a distraction from the news? Let’s talk healthy eating for the new year for people with #diabetes - Starting soon. @diabetesstrong_ig

Needing a distraction from the news? Let’s talk healthy eating for the new year for people with #diabetes - Starting soon. @diabetesstrong_ig ...

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Jan 6

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Follow up #video with a #recipe for a #diabetesfriendly #smoothie . #youtubevideo link in my bio. #diabetesmanagement #diabeteslife #healthyeating #type1diabetes #type2diabetes  #nutrition #haveaplant #diabetescommunity #diabetesonlinecommunity

Follow up #video with a #recipe for a #diabetesfriendly #smoothie . #youtubevideo link in my bio. #diabetesmanagement #diabeteslife #healthyeating #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #nutrition #haveaplant #diabetescommunity #diabetesonlinecommunity ...

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Jan 6

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Big week in my world as a registered dietitian. @usnews News 2021 Best Diets have been published and I am very honored to  be part of the expert panel ranking the #diets. 
Here’s the link to see the list.  #bestdiet #healthyeating #weightloss #usnewsandworldreport https://health.usnews.com/best-diet

Big week in my world as a registered dietitian. @usnews News 2021 Best Diets have been published and I am very honored to be part of the expert panel ranking the #diets.
Here’s the link to see the list. #bestdiet #healthyeating #weightloss #usnewsandworldreport https://health.usnews.com/best-diet
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Jan 4

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Excited for starting off this New Year with a couple of online chats about #HealthyEating for People with #Diabetes. First up is on January 6th, where I will be the guest for #diabetesstrong Fit with Diabetes Challenge Webinar.  Diabetes Strong Diabetes Strong Community #diabetesonlinecommunity #newyearsresolutions  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2716092874267/WN_Oz0vz_XWTwuueLWnDIpUjw

Excited for starting off this New Year with a couple of online chats about #HealthyEating for People with #Diabetes. First up is on January 6th, where I will be the guest for #diabetesstrong Fit with Diabetes Challenge Webinar. Diabetes Strong Diabetes Strong Community #diabetesonlinecommunity #newyearsresolutions https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2716092874267/WN_Oz0vz_XWTwuueLWnDIpUjw ...

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Dec 30

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I’m definitely excited to ring in the New Year. Make 2020 history. The video this week will give you guidance regarding this #NewYearsresolutions. Wishing you all a safe and healthy #newyear 
#diabetes #diabetesmanagement  #diabetescommunity #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetesredefined #2021 #diabetescommunity  https://youtu.be/70VmjHFFzvM

I’m definitely excited to ring in the New Year. Make 2020 history. The video this week will give you guidance regarding this #NewYearsresolutions. Wishing you all a safe and healthy #newyear
#diabetes #diabetesmanagement #diabetescommunity #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetesredefined #2021 #diabetescommunity

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Dec 23

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Wishing all who celebrate, a happy and healthy holiday season. Make sure to stay hydrated with a focus on #water. Check out this #video on how much and why  drinking water is important especially for people with #diabetes 
#type1diabetes #type2diabetes #hydration #diabetesmanagement #bloodsugar #diabetescommunity #diabetescommunityonline

Wishing all who celebrate, a happy and healthy holiday season. Make sure to stay hydrated with a focus on #water. Check out this #video on how much and why drinking water is important especially for people with #diabetes
#type1diabetes #type2diabetes #hydration #diabetesmanagement #bloodsugar #diabetescommunity #diabetescommunityonline
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Dec 22

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Had fun developing a #diabetesfriendly #snack  using a bento box from @NationalDairyCouncil and @TodaysDietitianMagazine to make this Greek #yogurt #Apple pie with #almonds parfait. #diabetes #snacking #TDBox #nationaldairycouncil #NDC #protein #carbs #healthyfats #dairy

Had fun developing a #diabetesfriendly #snack using a bento box from @NationalDairyCouncil and @TodaysDietitianMagazine to make this Greek #yogurt #Apple pie with #almonds parfait. #diabetes #snacking #TDBox #nationaldairycouncil #NDC #protein #carbs #healthyfats #dairy ...

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Dec 18

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Dear Subscribers, Thanks for asking this question...Are #smoothies ok for people with #diabetes? The answers are in this week's #youtube #video 
Located in my bio. #diabetescommunityonline #diabetesmanagement #diabeteseducation #diabetesfriendly #healthyeating #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #type1 #type2 #diabetescommunity #fruitsandveggies #plantbasedfood #plants #wheyprotein #wheyproteinshake #wheyproteinpowder #nutribullet #peanutbutter #almondbutter

Dear Subscribers, Thanks for asking this question...Are #smoothies ok for people with #diabetes? The answers are in this week's #youtube #video
Located in my bio. #diabetescommunityonline #diabetesmanagement #diabeteseducation #diabetesfriendly #healthyeating #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #type1 #type2 #diabetescommunity #fruitsandveggies #plantbasedfood #plants #wheyprotein #wheyproteinshake #wheyproteinpowder #nutribullet #peanutbutter #almondbutter
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Dec 14

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I’ve been especially cognizant of keeping a stash of emergency food/ meals in my pantry ever since #COVID19 began. Had received a sample of this #starkistcreations tuna and it was delicious! It’s now on my grocery shopping list to keep in stock. TY @todaysdietitianmagazine  for the #tdbox @starkistcharlie #healthyeating #balancedmeals

I’ve been especially cognizant of keeping a stash of emergency food/ meals in my pantry ever since #COVID19 began. Had received a sample of this #starkistcreations tuna and it was delicious! It’s now on my grocery shopping list to keep in stock. TY @todaysdietitianmagazine for the #tdbox @starkistcharlie #healthyeating #balancedmeals ...

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Dec 11

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Hoping to clear up any confusion about #insulin for people with #diabetes. Link to video in bio under #youtube  #diabetesmanagement #diabetesredefined #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetescommunity #bloodsugar

Hoping to clear up any confusion about #insulin for people with #diabetes. Link to video in bio under #youtube #diabetesmanagement #diabetesredefined #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetescommunity #bloodsugar ...

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Dec 11

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Sharing first night of Chanukah the COVID safe way... via Facebook portal with our granddaughters and wonderful DIL. ❤️ Happy Chanukah!

Sharing first night of Chanukah the COVID safe way... via Facebook portal with our granddaughters and wonderful DIL. ❤️ Happy Chanukah! ...

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Dec 4

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For those trying to stick with low carb food choices, here’s a creative option if you’d like to eat a loaded “potato”. Link in bio under #youtube #haveaplant #diabetes #diabetesmanagement #healthyeating #bloodsugar #gettingcreativewithyourmeals

For those trying to stick with low carb food choices, here’s a creative option if you’d like to eat a loaded “potato”. Link in bio under #youtube #haveaplant #diabetes #diabetesmanagement #healthyeating #bloodsugar #gettingcreativewithyourmeals ...

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Nov 27

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After #thanksgiving post about #physicalactivity . No need to go to a gym. I’ve got some ideas while you #staysafeathome  TY to our #englishspringerspaniel  and my husband @smithsonanthony for helping w this #youtube #video. Link in bio. #diabetes #diabetestype1 #diabetestype2 #diabetesmanagement #exercise #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetesonline #diabetescommunity #staysafe #englishspringerspanielsofinstagram #englishspringerspanielrescue #englishspringerrescueamerica

After #thanksgiving post about #physicalactivity . No need to go to a gym. I’ve got some ideas while you #staysafeathome TY to our #englishspringerspaniel and my husband @smithsonanthony for helping w this #youtube #video. Link in bio. #diabetes #diabetestype1 #diabetestype2 #diabetesmanagement #exercise #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetesonline #diabetescommunity #staysafe #englishspringerspanielsofinstagram #englishspringerspanielrescue #englishspringerrescueamerica ...

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Nov 26

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Glad our #Thanksgiving tradition is COVID safe. Wishing all who celebrate, a happy and safe holiday. #englishspringerrescueamerica #englishspringerspaniel #englishspringersofinstagram

Glad our #Thanksgiving tradition is COVID safe. Wishing all who celebrate, a happy and safe holiday. #englishspringerrescueamerica #englishspringerspaniel #englishspringersofinstagram ...

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Nov 21

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Curious about which breakfast is the best idea for people with #diabetes ? Check out the link to my latest #youtube #video in my bio.  #diabetestype1 #diabetestype2 #diabetesmanagement #diabetescommunity #diabetesmonth #everydaydiabetes #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetesredefined #cereal #oatmeal #bagel #eggsforbreakfast #eggs #eggenthusiast #hempseeds #whatshouldieat #whatshouldieatforbreakfasttoday #fiber #complexcarbs #almonds #goodkarmamilk #eatyourveggies #almondbutter #peanutbutter #wholegrain @peanutrd

Curious about which breakfast is the best idea for people with #diabetes ? Check out the link to my latest #youtube #video in my bio. #diabetestype1 #diabetestype2 #diabetesmanagement #diabetescommunity #diabetesmonth #everydaydiabetes #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetesredefined #cereal #oatmeal #bagel #eggsforbreakfast #eggs #eggenthusiast #hempseeds #whatshouldieat #whatshouldieatforbreakfasttoday #fiber #complexcarbs #almonds #goodkarmamilk #eatyourveggies #almondbutter #peanutbutter #wholegrain @peanutrd ...

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Nov 19

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A special blog for @usnews in honor of #nationaldiabetesmonth  #speakingfromtheheart #diabetes #diabeteslife #diabeteslifestyle #diabetesmanagement #healthyeating #takingcareofme #takingmeds #beingactive #diabetesredefined #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #type1 #type2 #diabetescommunity #diabetesonline #diabetesonlinecommunity #youcandothis  https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/how-do-i-make-managing-diabetes-easier

A special blog for @usnews in honor of #nationaldiabetesmonth #speakingfromtheheart #diabetes #diabeteslife #diabeteslifestyle #diabetesmanagement #healthyeating #takingcareofme #takingmeds #beingactive #diabetesredefined #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #type1 #type2 #diabetescommunity #diabetesonline #diabetesonlinecommunity #youcandothis https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/how-do-i-make-managing-diabetes-easier ...

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Nov 18

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Love this #zucchini casserole as an everyday #sidedish or for #thanksgiving dinner! #diabetesfriendly #lowcarb #diabetestype1 #diabetestype2 #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetesonline #diabetesmanagement #healthyeating #haveaplant #moreveggies @marlenekochrd

Love this #zucchini casserole as an everyday #sidedish or for #thanksgiving dinner! #diabetesfriendly #lowcarb #diabetestype1 #diabetestype2 #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetesonline #diabetesmanagement #healthyeating #haveaplant #moreveggies @marlenekochrd ...

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