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The 5 Things Over 50 Years That’ve Shaped My Experience with Diabetes

November 8, 2018 By Toby Smithson

This year, November is extra special for me in my annual recognition of National Diabetes Month and celebration of World Diabetes Day on November 14th. November 2018 marks my 50-year “Diaversary”—50 years since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. At the time of my diagnosis, my family and I were in shock and scared of the unknown. So, after 50 years of managing this chronic condition I feel there is a cause for celebration – a time to “stop and smell the roses.” What roses? I mean all the changes over the past five decades that have made controlling diabetes more effective and, nearly as important, easier. And to celebrate five decades, here are my choices for the top five advances in diabetes management since 1968.

FOOD CHOICES:
The introduction of “carbohydrate counting” for blood sugar management has been an effective tool for people with diabetes. For the majority of my life with diabetes I followed a “Diabetes Exchange” meal planning strategy, where foods were divided into six food groups – starches, fruits, milk, meat and meat substitutes, fats and sweets plus a “free food” list. Diabetes is a family affair since lifestyle is a major component of management, and my family basically followed the same type of meal plan (although I don’t recall anyone else using the food scale to weigh portions). I’m glad I learned exchanges, but carbohydrate counting has added more flexibility in food choices and been a better tool for matching insulin doses to carbohydrate intake.

I can’t leave food choices without mentioning low calorie sweeteners like sucralose as an advancement in diabetes management. This advancement includes over 100 studies conducted over 20 years on safety of this sweetening ingredient. In a previous blog entitled, “Being More Normal – How Healthy Eating With Diabetes Has Evolved,” I discuss this in depth. But, having mentioned the Diabetes Exchange List earlier, I can illustrate my appreciation for sucralose, the no-calorie sweetening ingredient in SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener, by consulting the list and finding the “modest” portion sizes for banana nut bread as ½ ounce, lemonade as ¼ cup, and pumpkin pie as one-twelfth of a pie. Reducing the sugar and calories in these desserts and sweet drinks with low calorie sweeteners makes a significant difference in my enjoyment of sweets.

INSULIN:
Insulin is essential for people with type 1 diabetes. Fortunately for me, insulin treatment for type 1 diabetes commenced in the mid-1920’s. In my fifty-year life with diabetes, it is not so much the discovery of insulin I have experienced, but rather the improvement of insulin. At my diagnosis, insulin was “animal derived” – isolated from the pancreas of pigs and cows. Animal derived insulin caused allergic reactions in some people, and for me tended to irritate injection sites. Now, synthetic human insulin is available, manufactured by bacteria or yeast that have had the genetic “assembly instructions” spliced into their DNA (recombinant DNA).

Insulin has also been modified over the years to create different formulations having different profiles in the strength and timing of their effectiveness in reducing blood sugar levels. “Rapid acting” insulin takes effect very quickly (5-15 minutes), profoundly increases insulin levels in the bloodstream, and its action dissipates within a few hours. The action of “long acting” insulins, on the other hand, are very modest (2-4 hours), but persist for 24 hours or longer. Long-acting insulin improved insulin therapy by acting as a “basal rate” similar to natural human metabolism. Overall, improvements in insulin therapy helped people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes manage blood glucose levels.

MEDICATIONS:
I’ve always be unsure about calling insulin a “medication” since it is the same hormone I used to produce naturally. But, my long-term health with diabetes has likely benefited from medications effective in preventing heart disease (statins) and kidney disease/ eye complications (lisinopril), all conditions for which diabetes increases the risk substantially. And, people with type 2 diabetes have a range of oral and injectable non-insulin medications that help control blood sugar levels without the risk (in most cases) for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) associated with insulin.

TECHNOLOGY:
Just as technology was booming with electronic games, cell phones, the internet and improved digital TV’s, technology was also booming in the diabetes world. From my diagnosis until sometime in the 1980’s, I checked my blood glucose level by checking for excess sugar in urine, only detectable, by the way, when the level is too high. Now I work with patients whose blood glucose results are automatically uploaded to “the cloud” and will send me a text if the level is too low or too high. I now wear on my arm a “continuous glucose monitor” (CGM) the size of a quarter that can give me my level in 2 seconds. The ten-day active period for my CGM spares me as many as 100 finger sticks. I also wear an insulin pump that saves me 15 insulin injections over its three-day active span, and, more importantly, allows me to regulate my blood glucose levels much more accurately.

SUPPORT:
As the years have progressed, there has also been a huge increase in the availability of professional and peer support, and education. Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE), first credentialed in 1986, can train people to manage diabetes and help them with problem solving their diabetes. There are great resources available online, including peer support “communities.” The growth in diabetes support has allowed me not only to have a path to seek support myself, but also to provide support to others through my website, other media outlets, and as a CDE coach.

I know this may sound odd, but I’m thankful for all the challenges of living with diabetes. Those challenges have also brought opportunities to my life. Living with diabetes has taught me to be independent, a problem solver, a creative thinker and overall healthier by following a healthy eating plan and getting daily exercise starting early in life. And, it’s given me the opportunity to share what I’ve learned with others. Here’s to the next 50 years!

This blog post is sponsored by SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Being More Normal – How Healthy Eating With Diabetes Has Evolved

March 27, 2018 By Toby Smithson

This year is a milestone year for me, as it marks the 50th anniversary of my first steps on an interesting, and so far, successful journey with my own type 1 diabetes.

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Emergency Evacuations and Diabetes Management

September 24, 2017 By Toby Smithson

Emergency Evacuations and Diabetes Management

 It was a 2017 replay of Hurricane Matthew with Hurricane Irma, this year, triggering our Governor’s order of a mandatory evacuation for our area of South Carolina. Planning is always important for effective diabetes management, and when facing a potential emergency it is absolutely essential. And, experience is golden.

We had, for instance, fueled our cars at the first hint the storm’s track may involve us. We plotted our timing and a route to our Atlanta refuge to avoid the mass exodus on Interstates 95 and 75. We knew where our important papers were stashed, and which clothes to pack. And, I am always prepared to gather my diabetes supplies on a moment’s notice.

perfect pairing snack

Most importantly, this time I knew that food availability could be unpredictable. There’s very early morning and very late evening travel on secondary roads, the potential for storm-related travel delays, and the reality that returning home can be more challenging than being evacuated – power outages following Hurricane Matthew had left our hometown groceries unable to open for business.

The perfect fit for me this time was a stash of NuGo Slim bars . The NuGo Slim bar was a perfect combination of nutrients (protein, carbohydrate, fiber, and fat) to use as a meal replacement or snack, relieving hunger and keeping blood sugar steady. Plus, it has only 2-3g sugar from Real Dark Chocolate and chicory root fiber, no maltitol or artificial sweeteners.

These bars served as my “go to nutrition bar” for breakfast that morning we evacuated. And even though we were lucky to have no damage at home this time, those NuGo Slim bars kept my huger at bay and my blood sugars in sync by candlelight during an 18 hour power outage caused by tropical storm Irma, who followed us all the way to Atlanta. You can never be too prepared.

Find very low glycemic NuGo Slim at your local store. Use code TOBYSLM for 15% off NuGo Slim online through 3/5/2018. My favorite flavors are Chocolate Mint and Brownie Crunch but I also like Roasted Peanut too – it’s hard to pick just one.

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Thoughts About Blood Sugar Monitoring

April 2, 2017 By Toby Smithson

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I read a great article recently that included blood glucose testing, but parts of the article really bother me.  While the article was essentially about whether health tracking is useful with all of the new apps available for users, one angle of the article was about how unsuccessful home blood sugar monitoring has been over a 3o year period. The author called people with diabetes “early adopters” of health tracking, and pointed out that most hate it.

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It’s Diabetes Awareness Day – March 22, 2016

March 22, 2016 By Toby Smithson

With more than 21 million people diagnosed with diabetes, most likely you know someone who has diabetes. The CDC reports fourteen adults are diagnosed with diabetes every 5 minutes. But, you also may have a relative, friend, or acquaintance that falls into the pocket of the estimated 8 million people who have diabetes that is not yet diagnosed or the 86 million with prediabetes. Walking around without the diagnosis or treatment can put them (or you) at higher risk for complications from diabetes much earlier than if you were managing your blood glucose levels already.

The unknown is usually scary, but in the case of diabetes it is critical to know (get diagnosed). And, if you are diagnosed with diabetes it is important to manage your blood glucose readings daily. Diabetes management can certainly be overwhelming, but if we take some small steps we can achieve huge health rewards.
Here are a few doable small steps for a great start:

1) Plan a week of menus including all your meals and snacks and use this menu as your grocery list.

2) Add movement that fits into your regular routine such as standing on one foot as you brush your teeth in the morning and evening.

3) Add a low carb vegetable (bell peppers, green beans, broccoli or cauliflower) to lunch and dinner every day.

4) Check your blood glucose levels at different times of the day (before meals, two hours after meals, before and after exercise, before bed). These time slots can let you know if your blood glucose levels are staying in range (80-130 before meals, 180 or less two hours after eating)

Diabetes awareness is the first step followed by diabetes management. A great starting point is to take the type 2 diabetes risk test today http://www.diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/diabetes-risk-test/?loc=alertday

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Two Thumbs Up for “The Complete Diabetes Organizer”

October 3, 2013 By Toby Smithson

As I hope you’ve noticed, I’ve managed to keep DiabetesEveryDay.com free of advertising, the idea being that whenever I endorse or recommend a product you’ll know it’s coming straight from me without any financial influence. And, having the dual personality- person with diabetes and person who counsels people who have diabetes – I can’t help but look at anything diabetes-related from both angles. So, when I tell you that a new book, The Complete Diabetes Organizer, is something you should read and keep handy for frequent reference, you can believe it. I’m certainly keeping it handy.

The book is written by fellow Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and my friend Susan Weiner, and co-authored by Leslie Josel, an authority on “chronic disorganization.” Now, I should say that people with diabetes are not chronically disorganized by default, so don’t think the book will only be helpful if you happen to fall into that category. The real issue, and what makes this book so valuable for anyone with diabetes, is that we can all greatly reduce the stress of diabetes self-management if we are greatly organized. In fact, one of the things I like most about the book is the admission right up front that managing diabetes effectively is a huge pain in the butt.

Not surprisingly, the book is well organized, even to the extent of having a built-in bookmark. And, the authors also offer ideas from many other diabetes experts who understand the challenges best- they all have diabetes. I’ll just encourage you to grab a copy for yourself, and see if the tips and guidance don’t make your diabetes management activities more efficient, and more successful.As I hope you’ve noticed, I’ve managed to keep DiabetesEveryDay.com free of advertising, the idea being that whenever I endorse or recommend a product you’ll know it’s coming straight from me without any financial influence. And, having the dual personality- person with diabetes and person who counsels people who have diabetes – I can’t help but look at anything diabetes-related from both angles. So, when I tell you that a new book, The Complete Diabetes Organizer, is something you should read and keep handy for frequent reference, you can believe it. I’m certainly keeping it handy.

The book is written by fellow Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and my friend Susan Weiner, and co-authored by Leslie Josel, an authority on “chronic disorganization.” Now, I should say that people with diabetes are not chronically disorganized by default, so don’t think the book will only be helpful if you happen to fall into that category. The real issue, and what makes this book so valuable for anyone with diabetes, is that we can all greatly reduce the stress of diabetes self-management if we are greatly organized. In fact, one of the things I like most about the book is the admission right up front that managing diabetes effectively is a huge pain in the butt.

Not surprisingly, the book is well organized, even to the extent of having a built-in bookmark. And, the authors also offer ideas from many other diabetes experts who understand the challenges best- they all have diabetes. I’ll just encourage you to grab a copy for yourself, and see if the tips and guidance don’t make your diabetes management activities more efficient, and more successful.

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Are you wearing red? Today is the day we raise awareness about woman and heart disease by wearing red and offering ways to reduce the risk of heart disease. 

Cardiovascular disease is the number 1 killer of women AND people with diabetes are at a 2-4 times higher risk. Yikes!
Let’s do what we can to lower our risk:
❤️Choose foods low in saturated fat, trans fat and sodium.
❤️Add higher fiber foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts seeds, and whole grains
❤️Choose fish, poultry without the skin and lower fat dairy while limiting meats. If you do choose meat, choose the leanest cuts.
❤️Place 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of aerobic activity on your schedule each week. 
 All of these suggestions are both heart healthy and diabetes friendly. 

#gored #goredforwomen #diabetes #hearthealth #type1diabetes #type2diabetes @american_heart #reducediabetescomplications

Are you wearing red? Today is the day we raise awareness about woman and heart disease by wearing red and offering ways to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Cardiovascular disease is the number 1 killer of women AND people with diabetes are at a 2-4 times higher risk. Yikes!
Let’s do what we can to lower our risk:
❤️Choose foods low in saturated fat, trans fat and sodium.
❤️Add higher fiber foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts seeds, and whole grains
❤️Choose fish, poultry without the skin and lower fat dairy while limiting meats. If you do choose meat, choose the leanest cuts.
❤️Place 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of aerobic activity on your schedule each week.
All of these suggestions are both heart healthy and diabetes friendly.

#gored #goredforwomen #diabetes #hearthealth #type1diabetes #type2diabetes @american_heart #reducediabetescomplications
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It’s national sweetpotato month! I’ll be sharing a lot of information throughout the month about this nutrition powerhouse food that can be included with your meals all year long. Please follow along.  Link to video is in my bio ( click on linktr.ee/TobySmithson) and look under YouTube. 

@ncsweetpotatoes #ncsweetpotatoes #makeitNCsweet #sweetpotatoisONEword #sponsored #diabetes #diabetesawareness #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #typeonediabetes #diabetesfriendly

It’s national sweetpotato month! I’ll be sharing a lot of information throughout the month about this nutrition powerhouse food that can be included with your meals all year long. Please follow along. Link to video is in my bio ( click on linktr.ee/TobySmithson) and look under YouTube.

@ncsweetpotatoes #ncsweetpotatoes #makeitNCsweet #sweetpotatoisONEword #sponsored #diabetes #diabetesawareness #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #typeonediabetes #diabetesfriendly
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Which are the best eating plans for people with diabetes??? Read all about it ➡️ 
#bestdiets #diabetes #diabetesdiet #diabetesdietitian #diabetesdietplan @usnews #type1diabetes #type2diabetes 

https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/best-eating-plans-for-people-with-diabetes

Which are the best eating plans for people with diabetes??? Read all about it ➡️
#bestdiets #diabetes #diabetesdiet #diabetesdietitian #diabetesdietplan @usnews #type1diabetes #type2diabetes

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6 month old Clark, just finished eating his dinner and clanking around his food bowl used as a toy. He found me and posed for this photo. What would the caption be?
#englishspringerspaniel #englishspringerspanielpuppy @springerrescueamerica #mealtime

6 month old Clark, just finished eating his dinner and clanking around his food bowl used as a toy. He found me and posed for this photo. What would the caption be?
#englishspringerspaniel #englishspringerspanielpuppy @springerrescueamerica #mealtime
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Are you wondering which eating plan is best for diabetes? I feel honored to be on the expert panel for rating best diets for US News. Here’s the link to my deeper dive into what we are looking for with a best eating plan for people with diabetes. @usnews #diabetes #eatingplan #bestdiet #bestdietplan #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #type1 #type2 #dash #dashdiet #mediterraneandiet #flexitariandiet #flexitarian 

https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/best-eating-plans-for-people-with-diabetes

Are you wondering which eating plan is best for diabetes? I feel honored to be on the expert panel for rating best diets for US News. Here’s the link to my deeper dive into what we are looking for with a best eating plan for people with diabetes. @usnews #diabetes #eatingplan #bestdiet #bestdietplan #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #type1 #type2 #dash #dashdiet #mediterraneandiet #flexitariandiet #flexitarian

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A different type of crime was committed on the last episode of Will Trent. Crime… misinformation about diabetes. 
It was revealed on this episode that one of the detectives had diabetes. She had been fainting and kept quiet why she felt that way. Then… as she was feeling faint again, she opened up to Will Trent ( well he also “detected” she must have diabetes). BUT… when you are at the point of feeling faint, you can’t just sit down and have an in depth convo and you certainly are not supposed to take an injection of insulin. Feeling faint is associated with hypoglycemia, low blood sugar. And what about that injection that Will Trent “wanted to help the detective out with”??? No thank you. Please don’t jab me or anyone else with insulin- it’s supposed to be given subcutaneously… no need to jab. 
Did anyone else see this episode? 
@willtrentabc #diabetesawareness #diabetesmisinformation #diabetes #diabetesfacts #diabeteseducator

A different type of crime was committed on the last episode of Will Trent. Crime… misinformation about diabetes.
It was revealed on this episode that one of the detectives had diabetes. She had been fainting and kept quiet why she felt that way. Then… as she was feeling faint again, she opened up to Will Trent ( well he also “detected” she must have diabetes). BUT… when you are at the point of feeling faint, you can’t just sit down and have an in depth convo and you certainly are not supposed to take an injection of insulin. Feeling faint is associated with hypoglycemia, low blood sugar. And what about that injection that Will Trent “wanted to help the detective out with”??? No thank you. Please don’t jab me or anyone else with insulin- it’s supposed to be given subcutaneously… no need to jab.
Did anyone else see this episode?
@willtrentabc #diabetesawareness #diabetesmisinformation #diabetes #diabetesfacts #diabeteseducator
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Inspiration as you start the new week: Be proud of your accomplishments. 
Our 6 month old puppy has now learned not to take my shoes nor clothes out of my closet. Big win and feeling proud! 
@springerrescueamerica #englishspringerspanielpuppy #inspiration #growingup

Inspiration as you start the new week: Be proud of your accomplishments.
Our 6 month old puppy has now learned not to take my shoes nor clothes out of my closet. Big win and feeling proud!
@springerrescueamerica #englishspringerspanielpuppy #inspiration #growingup
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Celebrating National Oatmeal Month with a serving of cooked oats this morning. But I forgot to add protein to my breakfast so my blood sugar spiked 😳 
Diabetes friendly reminder to add a source of protein when you eat your oats. 😄 
What’s your favorite protein to add when eating oats??

Happy #nationaloatmealmonth #oatmeal #bloodsugarbalance 
#diabetes
#typeonediabetes 
#type2diabetes 
#breakfastideas

Celebrating National Oatmeal Month with a serving of cooked oats this morning. But I forgot to add protein to my breakfast so my blood sugar spiked 😳
Diabetes friendly reminder to add a source of protein when you eat your oats. 😄
What’s your favorite protein to add when eating oats??

Happy #nationaloatmealmonth #oatmeal #bloodsugarbalance
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#typeonediabetes
#type2diabetes
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Attention people with diabetes ( or anyone else experiencing stressful moments)… here’s an idea on how to reduce your stress- participate in a Tea Meditation! Here’s how to do it: 
1. Brew your favorite tea
2. Hold the very warm cup for a couple minutes as you slow down your stressful thoughts.
3. Smell the wonderful aroma of your tea.
4. Sip your tea slowly and reverently even. 
Wow! It’s a great practice of self care. Drinking tea mindfully. 🙌 Has anyone done this before? 
TY @diabetessangha for introducing me to this type of meditation. 
#meditation 
#diabetes
#type1diabetes #type2
#stressrelief #stressmanagement #tea #freshbrewedtea #mindfulness

Attention people with diabetes ( or anyone else experiencing stressful moments)… here’s an idea on how to reduce your stress- participate in a Tea Meditation! Here’s how to do it:
1. Brew your favorite tea
2. Hold the very warm cup for a couple minutes as you slow down your stressful thoughts.
3. Smell the wonderful aroma of your tea.
4. Sip your tea slowly and reverently even.
Wow! It’s a great practice of self care. Drinking tea mindfully. 🙌 Has anyone done this before?
TY @diabetessangha for introducing me to this type of meditation.
#meditation
#diabetes
#type1diabetes #type2
#stressrelief #stressmanagement #tea #freshbrewedtea #mindfulness
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What’s for dinner? I’m eating this meal two nights in a row because I love it so much! Plant based meal that is only 35 grams of carb. Can make this lower carb if you don’t use the breaded cutlet. Did you see the grams of protein and fiber? 🙌 
If you are looking for quick meal prep plant based ideas, this is it 👏
@meatifoods #plantbased #mealideas #diabetes #diabetesfriendly #diabetesfood #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #quickmeals

What’s for dinner? I’m eating this meal two nights in a row because I love it so much! Plant based meal that is only 35 grams of carb. Can make this lower carb if you don’t use the breaded cutlet. Did you see the grams of protein and fiber? 🙌
If you are looking for quick meal prep plant based ideas, this is it 👏
@meatifoods #plantbased #mealideas #diabetes #diabetesfriendly #diabetesfood #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #quickmeals
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When managing diabetes or pre-diabetes, weight loss is recommended to help increase insulin sensitivity and improve beta cell function.  I’m sharing some tips in my latest YouTube video on how to cut 100 calories ( or more) without feeling like you are missing out.  Link to video in my bio. 
#diabetes #prediabetes #diabetes2 #diabetes1 #weightlosstips #diabetesmanagement #loseweight

When managing diabetes or pre-diabetes, weight loss is recommended to help increase insulin sensitivity and improve beta cell function. I’m sharing some tips in my latest YouTube video on how to cut 100 calories ( or more) without feeling like you are missing out. Link to video in my bio.
#diabetes #prediabetes #diabetes2 #diabetes1 #weightlosstips #diabetesmanagement #loseweight
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Happy New Year 2023!

There's no one diet that’s best for everyone. That is why it is important to understand the nuances of each diet. As a panelist for U.S. News & World Report’s #BestDiets, I provided insight into each of the ranked diets. @usnews #diabetesdiet #eatingplan #rdapproved #whattoeat #healthyeating 

https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-diets-overall

Happy New Year 2023!

There's no one diet that’s best for everyone. That is why it is important to understand the nuances of each diet. As a panelist for U.S. News & World Report’s #BestDiets, I provided insight into each of the ranked diets. @usnews #diabetesdiet #eatingplan #rdapproved #whattoeat #healthyeating

https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-diets-overall
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Winter has officially begun! Do you find yourself feeling more hungry at this cold time if the year? Plus the wintery forecast leaves you limited to outdoor exercise options. I’m sharing a couple ideas for snacks that aren’t high in calories nor carbs but will curb that hunger. Please share some of your favorite tips below to add to my list. #winterhunger #hungry #diabetes #type1diabetes #type1 #type2diabetes #type2 #snackideas #lowcarb #lowcaloriesnack #lowcarbsnack #bloodsugarbalance @superseedzofficial #popcorn #chaitealatte

Winter has officially begun! Do you find yourself feeling more hungry at this cold time if the year? Plus the wintery forecast leaves you limited to outdoor exercise options. I’m sharing a couple ideas for snacks that aren’t high in calories nor carbs but will curb that hunger. Please share some of your favorite tips below to add to my list. #winterhunger #hungry #diabetes #type1diabetes #type1 #type2diabetes #type2 #snackideas #lowcarb #lowcaloriesnack #lowcarbsnack #bloodsugarbalance @superseedzofficial #popcorn #chaitealatte ...

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For many of us, the holiday season can get stressful. For all the parents of young children OR puppies, you will understand this. Yes, I was in the middle of cooking for a holiday party when this was happening. 
I hope this reel brings you joy, laughter and big smiles. #stress #puppylove @springerrescueamerica #englishspringerspaniel #englishspringerspanielpuppy #stressrelief

For many of us, the holiday season can get stressful. For all the parents of young children OR puppies, you will understand this. Yes, I was in the middle of cooking for a holiday party when this was happening.
I hope this reel brings you joy, laughter and big smiles. #stress #puppylove @springerrescueamerica #englishspringerspaniel #englishspringerspanielpuppy #stressrelief
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Ohhh sooo good! This recipe is a winner on 2 fronts: 1) our friends loved eating these latkes ( potato pancakes) and 2) this was a healthier version of the traditional potato pancake because it replaced white potato with sweetpotato (yes it’s spelled as one word) and they were baked using a little oil, unlike frying the the potato pancakes. Extra bonus especially for people with diabetes or people that like to reduce waste… I used the whole sweetpotato- using the skin of this potato has been shown to improve its glycemic index ( rise in blood sugar after eating a food). 

Let me know if you try this. Happy holidays-

#sweetpotatolatke #chanukah #potatolatkesarethebest #potatopancakes #ncsweetpotatoes @ncsweetpotatoes #makeitncsweet #sweetpotatoisoneword

Ohhh sooo good! This recipe is a winner on 2 fronts: 1) our friends loved eating these latkes ( potato pancakes) and 2) this was a healthier version of the traditional potato pancake because it replaced white potato with sweetpotato (yes it’s spelled as one word) and they were baked using a little oil, unlike frying the the potato pancakes. Extra bonus especially for people with diabetes or people that like to reduce waste… I used the whole sweetpotato- using the skin of this potato has been shown to improve its glycemic index ( rise in blood sugar after eating a food).

Let me know if you try this. Happy holidays-

#sweetpotatolatke #chanukah #potatolatkesarethebest #potatopancakes #ncsweetpotatoes @ncsweetpotatoes #makeitncsweet #sweetpotatoisoneword
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There’s still plenty of time to order any of my gift ideas for people with diabetes. All of my ideas are set up to be ordered online. Super quick! 

My list is here… https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/top-holiday-gifts-for-people-with-diabetes

#diabetesgiftguide #diabetes #type1diabetes #type1
#typeonediabetes #type2diabetes #type2 #holidaygifts @mbkwear @getjoydays #yogagear @evansoroka #bestdiabetesbooks #gifts @usnews

There’s still plenty of time to order any of my gift ideas for people with diabetes. All of my ideas are set up to be ordered online. Super quick!

My list is here… https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/top-holiday-gifts-for-people-with-diabetes

#diabetesgiftguide #diabetes #type1diabetes #type1
#typeonediabetes #type2diabetes #type2 #holidaygifts @mbkwear @getjoydays #yogagear @evansoroka #bestdiabetesbooks #gifts @usnews
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Dec 11

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Do you find yourself hungrier when the weather gets colder? I find that I do- even when it’s not that cold here! But it’s December and cooler weather is here. Check out my tips for a way to get more food on your plate to fill your hunger. #diabetes #diabetesmanagement #type1diabetes #type1 #type1warrior #lowcaloriemeals #lowcarbmeals #fiber #mealideas #diabetesfriendly #winterhunger #eggenthusiast #eggs

Do you find yourself hungrier when the weather gets colder? I find that I do- even when it’s not that cold here! But it’s December and cooler weather is here. Check out my tips for a way to get more food on your plate to fill your hunger. #diabetes #diabetesmanagement #type1diabetes #type1 #type1warrior #lowcaloriemeals #lowcarbmeals #fiber #mealideas #diabetesfriendly #winterhunger #eggenthusiast #eggs ...

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Senior dog rules! #puppylife #englishspringerspaniel #englishspringerspanielpuppy #dogslife #beggingdog @springerrescueamerica

Senior dog rules! #puppylife #englishspringerspaniel #englishspringerspanielpuppy #dogslife #beggingdog @springerrescueamerica ...

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Dec 7

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The holidays are coming…
1 week + 4 days or
2weeks + 4 days 
Is the holidays and I’ve got you covered with ideas for gifts for people with diabetes. 

https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/top-holiday-gifts-for-people-with-diabetes 

@usnews @mbkwear @getjoydays @evansoroka @ninjakitchen #yoga #yogaequipment @jewellsblackwell #diabetes #diabetesfriendly #diabetesgifts #giftideas #type1diabetes #type2diabetes

The holidays are coming…
1 week + 4 days or
2weeks + 4 days
Is the holidays and I’ve got you covered with ideas for gifts for people with diabetes.

https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/top-holiday-gifts-for-people-with-diabetes

@usnews @mbkwear @getjoydays @evansoroka @ninjakitchen #yoga #yogaequipment @jewellsblackwell #diabetes #diabetesfriendly #diabetesgifts #giftideas #type1diabetes #type2diabetes
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Dec 6

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Enrolled in a class given by Eliza Pinckney ( reenactment) who developed and brought Indigo Blue dye here to South Carolina. I took photos of the Indigo plant with the seeds ( they look like very tiny bananas) that are used to make the dye. 
Creating ( tie dye shirts) was sooo much fun, exciting and relaxing. #funday #indigoblue #southcarolina @dimmosher @coastaldiscoverymuseum

Enrolled in a class given by Eliza Pinckney ( reenactment) who developed and brought Indigo Blue dye here to South Carolina. I took photos of the Indigo plant with the seeds ( they look like very tiny bananas) that are used to make the dye.
Creating ( tie dye shirts) was sooo much fun, exciting and relaxing. #funday #indigoblue #southcarolina @dimmosher @coastaldiscoverymuseum
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