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Understanding Diabetes

What’s New in Diabetes Management?

September 21, 2022 By Toby Smithson

The Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Conference occurs every August. This conference offers diabetes educators the latest and greatest information about diabetes management. As a certified diabetes care and education specialist and a person who’s been managing my own diabetes for many decades, I sought out topics that would be really interesting to us as people living with diabetes. Here are my highlights from the conference:

The New Data: Time In Range

You’re probably familiar with the lab work called hemoglobin A1C (A1C for short). Your healthcare provider may order an A1C once, twice, or three times a year to evaluate your average blood sugars over the past two to three months. It’s been the gold standard for assessing diabetes management, but we’ve long been aware of some limitations. A1C represents a “weighted” average.

“Weighted” means that more recent blood glucose levels contribute more heavily to the A1C value than blood glucose levels last week or, especially, two or three months ago. “Average” could reflect many above-target readings and many below-target readings. For example, readings of 120 and 160 and readings of 50 and 230 both average 140. The American Diabetes Association’s recommended range for A1C is less than 7%, equivalent (more or less) to a 154 mg/dl average.

This year’s conference included a lot of focus on a newer way of seeing how your body is handling the management of your blood sugar. It’s called time in range (TIR). TIR captures the amount of time your blood sugar is in the range between 70 mg/dl and 180 mg/dl. Studies show that this is the ideal range to keep our blood sugar to achieve the best health outcomes. We want our blood sugar to be in that ideal range of 70–180 at least 70% of each day.

TIR information is more actionable than A1C readings. As I mentioned, A1C gives us an average, but TIR will tell us exactly the time of day or night that our blood sugar is above or below the ideal range. We can think of TIR as our GPS for diabetes management. The information helps us navigate the best routes. For instance, if we’re seeing that our blood sugar is dropping too low before lunch, we may want to look at our breakfast meal choices and add more protein and/or fiber to the meal to help keep our blood sugar steady until lunch, or we may need to discuss our medication regimen with our healthcare provider.

How do you find out what your TIR is? TIR is easiest to calculate if you wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) because a CGM captures an almost continuous stream of data. But you can also gather the BGM approximation of TIR, called Points in Range, by tracking your blood glucose readings at different times of the day for two weeks. And remember, your POGO Automatic® can help you get the data you need without the hassle of having to carry test strips and lancets, since they’re integrated into 10-test cartridges that you just pop into the monitor. It’s simple to use and it’s discreet, which makes it easy to check your blood sugar anywhere you choose. And your Patterns® app will help you get the data you need in one location. Note: The more readings you have, the more precise the TIR calculation will be —and the more precise your decisions will be, too.

Keep in mind that at least forty-two factors affect blood sugar readings. (It’s not just food, medication, and physical activity.) Knowing the time period when your blood sugar levels are going out of range helps us individualize your diabetes management and is super helpful when it comes to making changes in our diabetes management. I like to refer to this as making informed decisions.

Food Slant: Eating Plants

More and more studies are showing that plant-based eating offers improvements in diabetes management results. There is evidence that if you follow a low-fat vegan eating plan, you may be able to put prediabetes or type 2 diabetes into remission. The focus is on what you eat, not how much you eat.

For people with type 2 diabetes, cells (such as muscle cells) are really stubborn about responding to the natural output of insulin from the pancreas that’s intended to move excess glucose out of blood and into cells. This is often referred to as insulin resistance. Visually, you can think of insulin as the key that opens the lock to get glucose into the muscle—but with insulin resistance, the lock is blocked. Researchers have also found that people with type 2 diabetes have more fat droplets in their cells. Following a low-fat vegan plan will help reduce calories and unclog the cells that contain fat.

The whole-foods, plant-based eating plan is 100% plant based (no animal products) and low in fat and oils, and it uses lower-glycemic-index foods. No carb counting is required, nor is portion control as long as you’re choosing whole, plant-based foods. We suggest that you try this eating plan for three weeks to see how you feel and how your blood sugar levels respond.

If this sounds like too big of a change in your eating habits, start small by eating one meal a week that’s plant based and then gradually increase the number of plant-based meals you eat. As a guideline, choose a minimum of three servings a day from the four plant-based food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans/peas. Here are some tips on how to get started:

  • Add items to your grocery list from each of the four food groups in the whole-foods, plant-based eating plan (fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans/peas).
  • Fill up on fiber—make sure you’re choosing the high-fiber food choices within each of the food groups. Fiber helps us feel fuller and slows down the absorption of carbohydrate into our bloodstream, resulting in our blood sugar level rising more slowly.
  • Swap animal protein food choices with plant-based ones. For example, at breakfast, have oatmeal with raisins or blueberries and coffee with soy milk instead of bacon and eggs. For lunch, eat a bean burrito and steamed broccoli instead of a lunch meat sandwich. For dinner, try minestrone soup, whole wheat bread, and steamed vegetables in vegetable stock served over barley.

Diabetes Is Challenging

“Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally, in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.” – Jon Kabat Zinn-

The many opportunities for people with diabetes to have a quick reaction to a situation like an above- or below-target blood sugar reading can increase our stress and anxiety. Blood sugar management can be very distracting and interfere with life. Honestly, there are times we may not trust our body or feel safe in our body with all the ups and downs of blood sugar readings. Living with diabetes can be scary. Diabetes is challenging. This is where mindfulness can be very helpful. It’s a skill that gets easier with practice. Start by acknowledging that diabetes is challenging, be accepting that you have diabetes, be present in the moment, and understand that you’ll be okay. Make sure you don’t have unrealistic expectations of yourself concerning your blood sugar readings. Know that you aren’t alone in this journey and that problem solving happens many times throughout the day and night when you’re managing diabetes.

The presenters at the conference offered great suggestions for dealing with diabetes challenges. When you’re feeling lifestyle restrictions or any impact from the restrictions diabetes presents, use the mindfulness practice of accepting the present moment as it is. If diabetes is giving you discomfort from finger sticks or putting an insulin pump on your body, practice mindfulness by observing experiences without judgment. And if you’re feeling that diabetes management is setting you up for impossible expectations, use mindfulness to let go of expectations.

Mindfulness and meditation come in many forms: breathwork, compassion/self-compassion, loving kindness, gratitude, and yoga. My take-home message is to try to include meditation work in your daily life to help you feel balanced, centered, and calm. Namaste

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What Does High Blood Sugar Feel Like?

September 19, 2022 By Toby Smithson

Having higher than “normal” blood sugar levels literally defines diabetes. In practice that means that after eating foods containing carbohydrate blood sugar levels do not come back down as quickly as they should (or even at all). Over time, higher than normal blood glucose levels cause damage – to blood vessels to nerves – and that damage can build up to cause serious “complications” like heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, unresponsive infections and others. But, can we tell when our blood sugar levels are high by how we feel?

How does it feel when your blood sugar is high or I like to say “blood sugar is above target”. The medical terminology, by the way, is Hyperglycemia.

For some of you, it may feel like a “normal” feeling. This may be because your readings have been above target for a while, so it feels “normal”. Our bodies don’t always give us straight up signs that our blood sugar is above target and the only way to know for sure is to check.

The typical symptoms or feelings are:

  1. You feel very thirsty
  2. You need to go to the bathroom to urinate more than usual….that’s because your body can eliminate excess blood glucose this way, but it’s a slow process.
  3. Sometimes you may have a headache or feel lethargic or sleepy. It can go as far as having some altered mental status
  4. If your breath is smelling fruity, this can be a warning indicator that you are experiencing diabetes ketoacidosis. And with that you can experience nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Being in a state of Diabetic ketoacidosis is dangerous. You can check your urine with keto sticks and call your doctor immediately. This is rarely an issue with type 2 diabetes although a similar dangerous condition can occur, especially if you’re ill already.

I can hear your next question…What can cause an above target reading? If you are taking insulin, you may have not taken enough insulin; if you have type 2 diabetes, your body’s insulin may not being as effective; if you ate more carbohydrate than you had planned or exercised less than you had planned- it’s all a matter of balance with eating and body movement; or you are experiencing stress-whether it’s stress from having a cold or illness or emotional stress. These all can be causes of an above target reading.

Bottom line is that if your blood sugar readings are above target, you won’t feel as well as you would if your readings are in target range.  Check out my other videos related to this topic- How to bring your blood sugar down fast; 3 foods that spike blood sugar; or everything you need to know about blood sugar a couple of videos.  Until next time, cheers to your health.

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I’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Diabetes – HELP!!

September 19, 2022 By Toby Smithson

Diabetes is stressful, starting with our diagnosis. But here are some fairly simple first steps to coping effectively. Remember, diabetes is a life changing condition, but in the long-term it’s about improving your average blood sugar levels. So, it’s OK to go slow, make small but meaningful and sustainable changes to your lifestyle, and be certain to pat yourself on the back now and then.

Have you recently been diagnosed with diabetes? I’ve been getting a number of people reaching out to me saying they have just been diagnosed and not sure what they should do. Where do I start? What should I do or not do?

Welcome to DiabetesEveryDay, I’m glad you are here. If you haven’t watched any of my previous videos, my name is Toby Smithson, I’m registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist AND a person successfully managing my own diabetes for over 5 decades. I’m here to help you navigate through lifestyle behaviors that are a key part of managing diabetes.

So, if you’ve recently been diagnosed or would like to hear a quick refresher about getting back on track with managing diabetes, you’ve come to the right place. First, let’s take a deep breath. I know it may feel awkward but since diabetes is 24/7, a diagnosis can certainly be overwhelming. Let’s clear our mind, deep breath…..ok, we are ready now. I’m going to break this down to three tasks. You can do all three or start with one of them.

  1. Focus on what you CAN do- Learn more about diabetes and diabetes management, make sure you are getting your information from credible sources like the CDC, the American diabetes association, JDRF, or NIH (national institutes of health) OR of course here on my channel or my DiabetesEveryDay.com website. Remember, I hold the credentials of a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist. Note: not all doctors are experts on diabetes. Look for an endocrinologist to find diabetes expertise.
  2. Choose a healthy eating plan. Start with following the plate method by using a plate or visualizing the plate sections. Half your plate filled with vegetables, one quarter of the plate with a source of protein and the final quarter of the plate filled with carbohydrate containing foods. Make sure to check out my videos on the plate method and my series of videos that talk about carbohydrates. It is essential that you know which foods most affect your blood glucose levels
  3. Diabetes management focuses on lifestyle behaviors, so we need to also take a look at how much time we spend moving our body…body movement…being physically active. I have a number of videos with ideas for being active. I’m not saying you need to run a marathon today or tomorrow. But getting your body moving, even if it’s some intentional movement of putting clean dishes away in your kitchen cabinets or vacuuming the house. Try to get some form of activity after meals, if possible.

Okay, that’s all I’m going to recommend for this video. If this sounds overwhelming, just choose one of these “tasks”. If it’s feeling comfortable work on two or all of the tasks. Hey, I’ve already got you started on task #1 about learning more about diabetes. And you’ll find videos here an just about any other questions you might have. Stick with me.

Please post any questions you may have. Until next time, cheers to your health.

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Which is the Worst Type of Diabetes?

April 27, 2022 By Toby Smithson

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are quite different in many ways, and you may hear type 1 diabetes referred to as “bad” diabetes because it requires insulin daily. But people with type 1 diabetes likely have better “tools” to monitor and control blood glucose (including insulin). And, type 1 diabetes is impossible to simply ignore. So which is the worst type of diabetes? See what Toby has to say about this subject.

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Can I Get Diabetes From Too Much Sugar?

April 21, 2022 By Toby Smithson

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

That sounds like a simple enough question, right? First, eating sugar does not cause diabetes. That can be confusing because diabetes is too much sugar in our blood. But all carbohydrates break down into sugars, even nonsweet foods like potatoes and beans – during digestion, and the amount of that sugar that is glucose is absorbed directly into our blood. So, we have to manage the carbohydrates in our diet in order to manage blood sugar levels.

One risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, however, is excess body weight. And if we consider the most common foods in what has come to be called the “Western Diet” it’s a safe bet to say that sugar plays a significant role for many people in accumulating that excess body weight. There is suspicion that a different sugar – fructose- plays an outsized role in “metabolic syndrome” and type 2 diabetes as well.

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Diabetes and Sex!!!

March 14, 2022 By Toby Smithson

Estimated reading time: 1 minute

Diabetes can affect all of the important things in our lives, and this one calls for some special attention. That’s why Toby invited an expert for this discussion about the challenges to intimacy. Janis Roszler, Ph.D. is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a board-certified sex therapist, and certified diabetes care and education specialist. Janis is a friend and colleague who has written several books and is “the Janis” of the popular Dear Janis advice column. This is an uncharacteristically lengthy discussion for our platform, but that goes to show how important the subject matter is to maintain the quality of life with diabetes and sex.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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?
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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 

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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

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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?
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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!
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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 
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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
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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. 
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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
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#type1diabetes #type2
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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 👏
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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 

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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

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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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Dec 19

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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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Dec 11

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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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