Breakfast can be a challenge when we start to eat low carb, especially when you have eliminated “traditional” breakfast foods (cereal, oatmeal, toast, muffins, bagels, sweet rolls, etc. which are all high-carb choices.) The answer depends, first of all, on your dietary lifestyle and, next, on your diabetes dietary protocol. Yes, for lacto-ovo vegetarians, there … Continue reading “What Can I Eat for Breakfast?” →

The Law of Health #5 - TEMPERANCE I would like to suggest that real temperance for a diabetic is “portion control.” You need to be aware of how much makes up a “portion” or “serving” of every food you eat. “Portion control is all about understanding how much a serving size of food truly is.” If you don’t … Continue reading Mastering Portion Control for Diabetes →

Now that you have spent Super Bowl Sunday watching the athletes exercise, it's time for you to spend the rest of the week exercising yourself! The Law of Health #2 - EXERCISE The importance of exercise to a diabetic is second only to nutrition. The exercise you choose is up to you and your health … Continue reading Super Bowl Sunday →

“Eat to your meter” means to test pre-meal and post-meal. The idea behind testing at 1 hour and 2 hours is based on the premise that your blood sugar will peak at 1 hour after eating the first bite, and that blood sugar will go back down to normal at 2 hrs. Anyone with an … Continue reading Eat to Your Meter →