Prediabetes and the Seven Stages of the Pandemic

Here’s how the past few months have played out for me, with regard to my diet, exercise, and blood sugar control. How about everyone else? Stage 1: Fear. Madly stock up on everything we might (or might not) need. Note the disparity between ‘my’ emergency stash items (frozen greens, almond… Read morePrediabetes and the Seven Stages of the Pandemic

How do I explain prediabetes to (insert name)?

It’s not easy to explain lifestyle changes to others. I’ve sort of explained my prediabetes to very close family over the years, but I’m not sure they totally get it. “So you eat gluten-free?” is a common remark. Or something along the lines of, “I used honey in this dessert… Read moreHow do I explain prediabetes to (insert name)?

Not ready for Keto? Don’t worry about it.

For anyone newly diagnosed, stressed out, or overwhelmed by the thought of having to make huge lifestyle changes… I have some words of reassurance. Take it slow. Keep it gradual. You don’t have to go from unlimited carbs to less than fifty in one day; you don’t have to start… Read moreNot ready for Keto? Don’t worry about it.

Why You Can’t (and Don’t Want to) “Go Back to Normal”

A recent question on a pre-diabetes Facebook group reminded me of a misconception I had when first diagnosed: that after a few months of diet and lifestyle changes, the condition would be “reversed” and I could go back to “normal.” The concept of “reversing diabetes” is increasingly part of the… Read moreWhy You Can’t (and Don’t Want to) “Go Back to Normal”