A blog about reversing pre-diabetes and striving for wellness from the inside out
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)?
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.
It’s a beautiful day right before Memorial Day Weekend, and I am sitting here thinking about… cupcakes. Not for me – I haven’t had a cupcake for a very long time – but for my daughters, ages 8 and 6. They adore cupcakes. The dilemma is this: our wonderful caregiver,… Read moreTo Treat or Not to Treat?
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”
Sometimes you need a clean break to reset. Like when you realize you’re drinking too much wine and coffee, eating too much chocolate (even if it’s 90%), and pushing the limits as far as you can without having out-of-control blood sugar readings. Or maybe that’s just me. 🙂 Cleaning out… Read moreReset With a New Regime
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. A great truth in life – and in health. One of the biggest shifts I’ve made over the last few years is getting out of “the skinny mindset.” The unwritten rule that said: I am skinny, therefore I can eat this (decadent… Read moreThe Skinny Mindset
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
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