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

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”

Hit the Early Bird Special, and Other Strategies for Lowering Your A1C

In my last post, I highlighted this article with some terrific strategies for reversing pre-diabetes. I’d like to add a few others that have been critical in helping me keep my blood sugar under control: Find a support network  Losing weight, exercising, changing your diet – these are all wonderful… Read moreHit the Early Bird Special, and Other Strategies for Lowering Your A1C

Lessons Learned from My First 6 Months with Pre-diabetes

When I first began researching pre-diabetes a few years ago, most resources focused on managing Type 2 diabetes. Now, pre-diabetes has come into the spotlight, too —  a good thing, because an estimated 1 in 3 Americans is pre-diabetic, and 90% don’t know it, according to the CDC. Those are… Read moreLessons Learned from My First 6 Months with Pre-diabetes