We are in the thick of summer, thank goodness. With one too many polar vortexes in my memory, it seems like the sunshine took longer to get to us this year. No doubt, with great temperatures, also comes awesome produce. A few of my favorites that are in peak season and on my plate include:

1. Arugula

Does Queen's song, "Under Pressure," pop into anyone else's head with this title? I can't help play the tune in my mind while drafting this post. And on that note, what does this song have to do with health? A lot.

As a woman, of any age, not only are we focused on keeping our diabetes in check, we are also focused on all the things that happen to a women’s body and how it changes our relationship with food.  Over the years, we go through puberty, college, stress, marriage, maybe a second or third marriage, many births, menopause, and many personal failures and triumphs that can affect the way we view our bodies and affect our food choices.

I honestly can't think of a better slogan than Nike's "Just Do It." It eludes to many things, but simplifies the action for one to get up and go - run, sign up for a race, try something new, enjoy an active lifestyle, etc.

When you make a decision to open the refrigerator and stare longingly at the shelves filled with food…or possibly empty with only a few options to choose from, and not all of them healthy, do you think with your mind, your stomach, or your blood glucose meter?

Let’s pretend for a moment that the refrigerator has a giant pad lock on it. The key to unlock that deadbolt is insulin. When insulin (and enough of it) is present, the door becomes unlocked and food can be placed in the fridge to be used later for energy. Now if that insulin key is not available, or in not enough of a quantity, it becomes more and more difficult to fit the food in the fridge and the fridge becomes empty and in turn starts growling at you.

Just a few weeks ago we experienced Super Bowl 2015, but in Chicago, we had Super Bowl on-top of  a hefty snow storm. Record breaking actually, and somehow my insane (awesome) friends still made it to our party.

Anyone who has lived with diabetes for any length of time knows that every day is a teachable moment when inquisitive strangers, co-workers or family members ask questions (or make assumptions) about what we can and cannot eat.  A lot of the misunderstandings come from the fact that most people only know very little about diabetes from either the news media or from a friend/famil

The new year welcomes an opportunity for a new start. This January I implore you to not make a New Year’s resolution (they don’t last long enough), but to strive to build habits that help you gain on your health. Here are a few ideas:

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s also a time of year that is littered with obstacles to good health: parties, dinners, travel, LOTS of shopping to do, and stress! So this holiday season, give yourself a break and aim to maintain: maintain your weight, maintain your blood sugar, and maintain your sanity. Here are a few ways you can do just that!

Have a Plan

Anyone can relate with this topic, and blood sugar control does not pertain to only those with diabetes. Stable blood sugar is something we should all aim for when striving to eat a healthy diet and living a mindful lifestyle. Stable blood sugar offers optimal digestion, sleep, energy, mental clarity and more.