Diabetes & Airport Security Just before the outbreak of Coronavirus I had to fly home for a family emergency. Scary to think that the virus was here already. I’m lucky not to have caught it. Traveling with diabetes is tricky. Diabetes Devices I don’t mind the TSA pat down. I appreciate it. I appreciate …
Home Workouts During Lockdown, A Trainer’s Perspective As a longtime personal trainer, I’m often asked about my current fitness regime. I live with Type 1 Diabetes, so daily exercise is an absolute for me. It helps me manage my blood sugars and keeps my weak immune system strong. So how am I staying fit while …
Build Your Grab & Go Kit Now During Social Distancing, you can prepare your essential medical information. New visitor restriction policies puts strong limits on visitors entering hospitals during the covid-19 epidemic. So what does this mean for those of us with chronic conditions? It is scary to think that if hospitalized, we are on our …
BUILD STRONGER BONES AS YOU AGE We build our peak bone mass at age 25. Bone loss can start occurring at age 30 or earlier. Great news! We can make up for the bone loss during aging. Here are some tips to tip the bone-mineral-density scales back in your favor: Start strength training. No matter …
NEW TO STRENGTH TRAINING? TRY THIS WORKOUT, YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID! Confused by what is meant by strength training? Strength training (weight & resistance training = same thing) is basically any exercise that forces your muscles to contract under some form of resistance. The resistance can come from many things: dumbbells, resistance bands, machines, even …
The Benefits Of Using Resistance Bands Research shows that strength training speeds up metabolism, lowers blood sugars and utilizes insulin better. Pumping iron not your thing? That’s ok. Resistance bands are just as effective! When I teach exercises in diabetes education classes, I use resistance bands. I teach simple, yet effective full body exercises that …
8 Benefits of Jumping Rope You Weren’t Aware Of Serious calorie burner & weight loss! 10 minutes of jumping rope can roughly be considered the equivalent of running an eight-minute mile. Wowza! Improves balance & coordination. The rhythm of jumping can improve the coordination between your eyes, feet and hands. The activity is complex for your brain to process, …
Instant Pot Tomato Cheddar Soup I’ve never met a tomato soup I didn’t like. And the season for soup is coming! When time is of the essence, your instant pot will save the day! This rich and creamy soup can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. Talk about comforting! Prep Time5 min Cook Time20 …
Getting True Results From Our Meters When it comes to getting those anticipated numbers from our meter, it’s crucial to take the right steps. Do you use alcohol, sanitizer, soap & water? Other? Be sure NOT to have residue on your finger. You know, lotion, cupcake frosting, toothpaste, soap. A myriad of elements can …
What Affects Your Blood Sugar Test Readings? You Will Be Surprised! Since your doctor told you that you have diabetes, you’ve had to make a few changes. Among other things, you probably now must check your blood sugars using a meter. Monitoring your glucose levels allows you to see the impact of the measures you …
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