You’ve been running around busy taking care of all the things that need to be done. Then you realise that you’re hungry. It’s snack time... 

You don’t have any snacks to hand and you’re away from home. What do you do?

This is a really common scenario for everyone - but what happens when you’re a diabetic and you are working hard to keep those blood sugars looking good.

Hey Peter Cottontail, you are not the only one feeling lively with the dawn of Spring. With longer periods of daylight and warmer temps, folks are moving more and brewing up fitness goals. If like me, my diabetes is something I have to keep tabs on daily, but with an influx in exercise, I especially have to assess and measure it more. As a refresh, here is a laundry list of areas to consider to have optimal blood sugar control with an enjoyed workout:

You wake up and haul yourself out of bed, another day to face. So much to do before you even think about leaving the house.

Shower, dress, hustle others too. Where does breakfast fit into your morning? Are you an early riser and so don’t even fancy eating that early and grab a snack later?

I know we are told it’s the most important meal of the day (great marketing by Kellogg's). Is it true and does it matter when you’re a type 2 diabetic?

It’s that time of year again…the ever popular article on “how to stick to your diet over the holidays”, or “how to keep your blood sugars in check through the holidays”. Well, I want to put a spin on it for you so as not to have your eyes glass over…
First, living with diabetes, I think we can admit that we all get lazy, and an annual reminder that when the calendar hits December, it’s not an excuse to ignore our diabetes. I’m not here to tell you all about what NOT to eat, but instead I want to help you not feel deprived of the treats and traditions that warm your heart and please your palate. I always tell my clients that before you go removing any habits that have a negative effect on your diabetes or weight control, focus on adding in some positive changes. If you make a pact with yourself to follow through on your top three positive goals, you will be more likely to almost unknowingly remove negative influences on your health.