Listen to episode 35 of The Diabetic Toolbox, Diabetes, Alcohol, and Stress Diabetes, alcohol, and stress have a complicated relationship. If you are alive, stress is one of those things you cannot get away from, but you can learn to manage it; whether you have just been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes orContinue reading “Diabetes, Alcohol, and Stress”
Author Archives: Renee Reid
How to Create Your Health Vision for Fall
Listen to Episode 34 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: How to Create Your Health Vision for Fall Happy Fall! Can you believe it is September already? It seems like we just said hello to 2023. If you have yet to reach your wellness goals or have decided to wait until next year to start again,Continue reading “How to Create Your Health Vision for Fall”
Believe in Something Greater Than You
Listen to episode 33 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Believe in Something Greater Than You Do not worry; I am not about to preach a sermon or tell you that it is time you went to church, the synagogue, or the mosque; today’s spirituality topic is about incorporating a whole-person approach to healing. I knowContinue reading “Believe in Something Greater Than You”
When to See Your Doctor Before Starting a New Workout Program
Listen to Episode 32 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: When to See Your Doctor Before Starting a New Workout Program I know we’ve all heard it; please see a doctor before starting a new workout plan; I also know from my own experiences and speaking with clients and the dynamic folks inside our Facebook groupContinue reading “When to See Your Doctor Before Starting a New Workout Program”
Do You Need a Nap? How to Do Productive Napping Self-Care Saturday Tip #3
Yesterday on the podcast, we talked about the connection between diabetes and sleeping; my self-care tip for you today is maybe adding a nap to your day. Do you need a nap? Maybe like me, this was a phrase you often heard from your mom, or perhaps as a mom or dad, you saidContinue reading “Do You Need a Nap? How to Do Productive Napping Self-Care Saturday Tip #3”
Diabetes and Sleep: What You Need to Know
Listen to Episode 31 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Diabetes and Sleep: What You Need to Know You probably know that watching what you eat is important for managing diabetes. Still, you may need to realize how your sleep can also significantly impact your ability to manage the disease. Research conducted by the Centers forContinue reading “Diabetes and Sleep: What You Need to Know”
The Courage to Start Again: Four Tips to Help You Restart Your Wellness Journey
Listen to Episode 30 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: The Courage to Start Again: Four Tips to Help You Restart Your Wellness Journey Sometimes, we forget that our wellness journey is a marathon, not a sprint. We can be so hard on ourselves when we mess up. What if we decide to love our bodyContinue reading “The Courage to Start Again: Four Tips to Help You Restart Your Wellness Journey”
Is Your Desk Trying to Kill You? Diabetes and Desk Workers
Listen to Episode 29 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Is Your Desk Trying to Kill You? Diabetes and Desk Workers I hope this title didn’t startle you, but if it did, then it did its job and grabbed your attention. No one was more surprised than I was to learn about the connection betweenContinue reading “Is Your Desk Trying to Kill You? Diabetes and Desk Workers”
When Was Your Last Check-up? Four Health Screenings for Men Over 50
Listen to Episode 28 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: When Was Your Last Check-up? Four Health Screenings for Men Over 50 My dad was in his sixties, and my younger brother was in his fifties when they succumbed to heart disease. So, I am very passionate about making sure the men in my life knowContinue reading “When Was Your Last Check-up? Four Health Screenings for Men Over 50”
Weight Loss Drugs Should You Use Them to Lose Weight and Manage Diabetes?
Listen to Episode 27 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Weight Loss Drugs Should You Use Them to Lose Weight and Manage Diabetes? Today, I thought I would weigh in on these new diabetes/weight loss drugs bombarding us with television and print ads. To be clear, this is just my opinion. But, as someone who knowsContinue reading “Weight Loss Drugs Should You Use Them to Lose Weight and Manage Diabetes?”
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