Try and surround yourself with help: a doctor who listens and advises you, friends and family members who support you, and if available, go to a diabetes education c ... read more

Newly diagnosed, but I am watching labels for hidden carbs, just because something says it's healthy or perceived to be healthy, it may not be right for controlling ... read more

I encourage people to be as honest as they can with their healthcare team — that’s the only way you’ll be able to get the information you need.

Always remember you are more than a number. Try to remove yourself and your value based on a number. Stop thinking of the number as good or bad and rather as what do ... read more

Be nice to yourself! Many of my diabetic patients see their diagnosis as a personal failure, which is why self-compassion is so important.

If you're just starting to make diet changes, try swapping simple carbohydrates for complex carbohydrates at meals. Complex carbohydrates are higher in fiber, take l ... read more

There is not one "best" medication regimen that fits everyone. If you are not at your A1C goal, take a look first at what other nutrition or activity changes can hel ... read more

Using a stainless steel bottle with a frozen insert works great for keeping your insulin cold!

Many people with diabetes tend to avoid fruit because it contains natural sugars that can increase blood sugars. However, fruit is a part of a healthy meal pattern f ... read more

Portion control is an important piece of managing blood sugar in people with diabetes. Pay attention to food labels, use measuring cups, measuring spoons, and a food ... read more

Eating balanced meals, taking two cinnamon capsules twice a day, and walking 15 to 30 minutes daily. Do strength training three times a week after up to 30 minutes b ... read more

Healthcare providers should ask a patient how they feel at each visit and if anything is bothering them today which they would like to discuss.

Always having a “prep snack” when traveling even short distances.

I do a lot of walking (exercise), eat lots of tossed salad, and drink lots of water daily.

Adopt a “growth mindset.” In her 2007 book, ‘Mindset, The New Psychology of Success’, Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D explains that a “fixed mindset” focuses on failure while a ... read more

After a diabetes diagnosis, I think it’s really important to meet with a dietitian, especially one that specializes in pre-diabetes or diabetes. He or she can help t ... read more

Remember to not forget to enjoy the wide variety of delicious flavors in different foods. When you are cooking foods from scratch, make them delicious! Add quality c ... read more

There is a lot of information out there. Some of it is fake news so please don’t believe everything you read. Ensure the advice (whether from a diabetes book or from ... read more

I fully recommend that anyone over 40 with diabetes include balance training as part of their weekly routine, at least two or three days per week. It can be as simpl ... read more