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3 Tips to Simplify Grocery Shopping for Diabetes

November 4, 2021 By Toby Smithson

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

The COVID 19 pandemic has inspired people to eat at home more often – not great news for restaurants, but always a good idea for people with diabetes. It is just extremely hard to find a “healthy” meal at most restaurants. If you find yourself eating at home more often, or wanting to, let me offer some tips to make grocery shopping easier.

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Taking Care of Your Diabetes Means Taking Care of Yourself!

July 2, 2021 By Toby Smithson

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Managing diabetes requires a little of your time and attention. But lots of other responsibilities want that time and attention too. Staking out some boundaries for important diabetes priorities like stress reduction isn’t easy, but it’s so important.

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Toby’s Secrets to Weight Loss

September 21, 2011 By Toby Smithson

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I’ve been reading an article published in the Lancet, an esteemed British medical journal, about weight loss predictions. An international group has done mathematical modeling on weight loss, and is challenging the “standard” formula that reducing calories (or expending energy) by 500 per day will result in a weight loss of one pound per week as a “myth”.

The article describes a very complex evaluation of our bodies’ energy balance, and how variations in body composition (fat vs. lean) at the beginning and as weight loss occurs changes the dynamics of weight loss. The bottom line is that the 500 calorie per day “standard” overestimates potential weight loss considerably in almost any case, and that the body composition of the individual has a significant effect on the long term pattern of weight loss.

Determining whether this information should replace the “standard” model is beyond my “job description” as they say. I’m perfectly willing to leave this up to the National Institutes of Health. We all recognize that the “standard” could not apply to everyone in every stage of weight loss, and I’ll wait to see what happens next…if anything.

Here’s what I know about successful weight loss…

  • Focusing on the number…..lose 30 pounds…..is less effective than focusing on adopting and sustaining a healthier lifestyle. By less effective I mean easier to stay with over the long haul. Focus on the number can lead to discouragement if the number comes too slowly, and the article I’m reading suggests that the number will come more slowly than expected. A focus on living healthier, however, brings a sense of satisfaction every day because new behaviors are the objective….weight loss will come as a fringe benefit.
  • Being “mindful”. The term “emotional eating” may be overused, and it suggests an emotional imbalance as we use it. But, eating can be emotional, or instinctive or mindless for any of us….it is built into our survival senses, and overcoming overeating requires us to use our “thinking” brain. We are preparing to shoot a video with tips on eating mindfully….it is so important for weight loss and for diabetes management.

If you doubt how mindless eating can play a role in your life read “Mindless Eating” by my friend Dr. Brian Wansink (www.MindlessEating.org).  Dr. Wansink is now at Cornell University, but much of this entertaining book describes his work at the University of Illinois spying on students’ eating behaviors at a restaurant set up for research. I hope to have Dr. Wansink DiabetesEveryDay Radio someday soon.

Those are my secrets to weight loss. At DiabetesEveryDay we discuss weight loss now and then because so many struggle with this issue, and weight is a significant factor in diabetes risk and diabetes management. I know my “secrets” are not dramatic, but effective weight loss is a long range, “baby steps” undertaking, and if we expect dramatic results we may be disappointed. Adopt healthier habits, and celebrate your success every day instead.

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Diabetes Lifestyle Importance Known, Not Practiced

July 5, 2011 By Toby Smithson

Findings from the “Study to Help Improve Early Evaluation and Management of Risk Factors Leading to Diabetes” (SHIELD) revealed some interesting information about the behaviors of people with diabetes. SHIELD is the largest nongovernmental longitudinal survey in the U.S., and the results were presented at the 2011 American Diabetes Association meeting.

Investigators from a variety of institutions in the US analyzed responses to surveys distributed to a diverse population of U.S. adults, some of whom already had either type 1 or 2 diabetes. The screening survey was completed by 211,097 adults and the follow-up survey five years later was completed by 11,238 adults.

The data showed that 87% of 3,867 type 2 respondents in the baseline survey said that they knew that obesity contributes to the onset of diabetes or can exacerbate confirmed diabetes. However, while 70% of type 2 respondents said that they had tried to lose weight over the prior year, only 34% had maintained their goal weight for more than six months.

With respect to exercise, 63% of type 2 respondents in the screening survey said that their primary care practitioner had recommended an increase in physical activity in the last 12 months. However 87% said that they had not been active over the previous seven days. About 20% of patients reported that they would rather take a medication for their health conditions than alter their lifestyle.

The study suggests that people with diabetes who access healthcare and receive information about the importance of lifestyle do not make significant behavior changes. “The results contradict the widely held notion that diabetics who are well informed about their disease and have good access to health care are likely to favorably alter their lifestyles per their physicians’ recommendations,” James Gavin III, MD, with Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, said. Findings from the “Study to Help Improve Early Evaluation and Management of Risk Factors Leading to Diabetes” (SHIELD) revealed some interesting information about the behaviors of people with diabetes. SHIELD is the largest nongovernmental longitudinal survey in the U.S., and the results were presented at the 2011 American Diabetes Association meeting.

Investigators from a variety of institutions in the US analyzed responses to surveys distributed to a diverse population of U.S. adults, some of whom already had either type 1 or 2 diabetes. The screening survey was completed by 211,097 adults and the follow-up survey five years later was completed by 11,238 adults.

The data showed that 87% of 3,867 type 2 respondents in the baseline survey said that they knew that obesity contributes to the onset of diabetes or can exacerbate confirmed diabetes. However, while 70% of type 2 respondents said that they had tried to lose weight over the prior year, only 34% had maintained their goal weight for more than six months.

With respect to exercise, 63% of type 2 respondents in the screening survey said that their primary care practitioner had recommended an increase in physical activity in the last 12 months. However 87% said that they had not been active over the previous seven days. About 20% of patients reported that they would rather take a medication for their health conditions than alter their lifestyle.

The study suggests that people with diabetes who access healthcare and receive information about the importance of lifestyle do not make significant behavior changes. “The results contradict the widely held notion that diabetics who are well informed about their disease and have good access to health care are likely to favorably alter their lifestyles per their physicians’ recommendations,” James Gavin III, MD, with Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, said.

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Lifestyle Intervention Improves Health for Diabetes Patients

January 24, 2011 By Toby Smithson

Lifestyle Intervention Improves Health for Diabetes Patients

Lifestyle intervention for weight loss in obese individuals with diabetes may reduce high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, according to a report published in the November issue of Diabetes Care.

L. Maria Belalcazar, M.D., of the University of Texas in Galveston, and colleagues compared the impact of intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) to diabetes, support, and education (DSE) on 1,759 obese adults with type 2 diabetes. The participants in the study were randomly assigned to either the ILI or DSE group.

The researchers found that, after one year, hs-CRP levels in the ILI group dropped by 43.6 percent from baseline, compared to a 16.7 percent drop in the DSE group. The ILI group experienced weight loss and body mass index reductions of 9 kg and 3.2 kg/m², respectively, compared to reductions of 0.8 kg and 0.3 kg/m² in the DSE group. ILI participants also showed a 19 percent improvement in fitness level and improved cholesterol levels.

“Our report supports a substantial benefit of lifestyle intervention for weight loss on the chronic inflammatory state characteristic of diabetes and highlights the contribution of improved glycemic control achieved with lifestyle changes to the reduction of elevated hs-CRP levels in obese sedentary individuals with diabetes,” the authors write.Lifestyle Intervention Improves Health for Diabetes Patients

Lifestyle intervention for weight loss in obese individuals with diabetes may reduce high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, according to a report published in the November issue of Diabetes Care.

L. Maria Belalcazar, M.D., of the University of Texas in Galveston, and colleagues compared the impact of intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) to diabetes, support, and education (DSE) on 1,759 obese adults with type 2 diabetes. The participants in the study were randomly assigned to either the ILI or DSE group.

The researchers found that, after one year, hs-CRP levels in the ILI group dropped by 43.6 percent from baseline, compared to a 16.7 percent drop in the DSE group. The ILI group experienced weight loss and body mass index reductions of 9 kg and 3.2 kg/m², respectively, compared to reductions of 0.8 kg and 0.3 kg/m² in the DSE group. ILI participants also showed a 19 percent improvement in fitness level and improved cholesterol levels.

“Our report supports a substantial benefit of lifestyle intervention for weight loss on the chronic inflammatory state characteristic of diabetes and highlights the contribution of improved glycemic control achieved with lifestyle changes to the reduction of elevated hs-CRP levels in obese sedentary individuals with diabetes,” the authors write.

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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
#diabetes
#typeonediabetes
#type2diabetes
#breakfastideas
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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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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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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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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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