Did you know that having sugar (also known as glucose) in your blood is a good thing? Blood sugar comes…
Ask an Endo: Why Are My Morning Blood Sugar Numbers High?
High fasting glucose numbers are a common concern for people with diabetes. If your…
Which Health Foods Deserve the Hype? Our Dietitian Weighs In…
By Melinda Maryniuk, MEd, RD, CDCES Walking down the aisles of a supermarket can feel overwhelming. Shelves are bursting with an ever-increasing array of products. Advertisements and food packages make all sorts of claims about their health benefits. Some foods almost seem to glow with halo-like properties. But how does one know if something really…
Diabetes Primetime: Why Diabetes Advocacy Matters
Phyllisa Deroze, PhD shares her diabetes story with us, and more…
Caffeine and Health: Just The Facts
Is caffeine addictive? Does it affect blood glucose? Can it help with weight loss?
Diabetes Primetime: What is a Healthy Diet?
Diabetes Dietitian Danielle Aldous joins us to talk about the basics of eating for good health…
The Microbiome – How Does it Affect Diabetes + Health?
By Melinda Maryniuk, MEd, RD, CDCES There is a lot of attention being paid to the microbiome – the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in our bodies– and the link between health and disease. While this is a new area of research, and there’s still much to learn, we do know that…
Simple Food Swaps for Better Health
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By Melinda Maryniuk, MEd, RD, CDCES As a dietitian, I am often asked, “What’s the best __ (bread, crackers, cereal…) for me to eat?” While there is no “best” option, we want to offer you some “good-for-you” selections, and share some tips on how you can judge different foods for yourself. As a general rule…
Diabetes Primetime: Why Mindfulness Matters for People With Diabetes
Practical suggestions for dealing with the everyday frustrations of diabetes…