Eating Out With Diabetes

By: Dr. Dana Stallings Who doesn’t love eating out?! Whether it’s a special occasion, or simply because we didn’t make it to the grocery store this week, eating out is an activity that few of us can avoid. The CDC estimates that 3 in 5 Americans eat dinner out at...

Diabetic Foot Care

We are honored to have Dr. Rodney Bland, DPM as a guest on the blog to discuss diabetic foot care! “People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Even ordinary problems can get worse and lead to serious complications.  Foot problems most often...
What does “organic” mean?

What does “organic” mean?

Often considered “healthy” by virtue of being “organic”, foods and beverages that carry the organic seal must still be consumed in moderation. The notion that you can eat as much as you want because the food is “healthy” and/or “organic” is not true. (The same is true...
Tell me more about Macros!!

Tell me more about Macros!!

This week we are welcoming back Heidi Maynard, RN to top off her Part 1 post last week! Heidi gave us a deep dive into protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Be sure to read Part 1 before reading on! And now without further ado, welcome back Heidi! So why should you track...
Tell me more about Macros!!

What the heck is a Macro?

We are sure you’ve seen the headlines for the next fad diet or magic pill that is going to help you cure your diabetes or magically help you drop weight that can help with your diabetes. But that’s just not how it works, and what your body with diabetes may need is...