Jul 31, 2023 | Health, Mental Health, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Back to school season is upon us and with that comes stress, stress, and more stress. Between back-to-school clothes shopping, ensuring that you have the correct supply list, calming nervous kiddos down, getting everyone back on a schedule, navigating between your own...
Jul 24, 2023 | Health, Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
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...
Jul 17, 2023 | Health, Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
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...
Jul 10, 2023 | Health, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
What is neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is decreased function of the peripheral nerves which results in a multitude of symptoms such as numbness, tingling, pain, creepy crawly sensation, or muscle cramping. Neuropathy can affect both upper or lower extremities....
Jun 26, 2023 | Health, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Pharmaco-whaaaa??? Pharmacogenomic testing lets us figure out which medications work with your DNA (or genetics) and which do not. In this case, we are comparing your DNA to any psychiatric mental health medication approved for use by the Food & Drug...
Jun 19, 2023 | Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Travel can be a source of uncertainty and anxiety for many people with Diabetes. It can require multiple devices and medications to properly manage the disease process and sometimes patients need a little guidance on what to pack. As a nurse and Diabetic, I have made...
