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I Have a History of Diabetes in my Family Should I be Worried
I will never forget when my oldest daughter called me from the doctor’s office, needing help completing our family’s medical history. While I told my children, which island my ancestors had come from, I realized that I had not done an excellent job teaching them about our medical history. My gene pool gifted me withContinue reading “I Have a History of Diabetes in my Family Should I be Worried”
Are You Struggling? Me Too!
I always like to tell my clients that wellness is a journey. Losing weight is just part of it; the other part is healing your mind and learning how to redirect it when you get triggered. Because you will get triggered.
Diabetes and Heart Disease the Unfortunate Connection
COVID-19 showed us that people with underlying conditions are more susceptible to other life-threatening illnesses. Working out is a way to take back some control over your health and your destiny.
Has Your Weight Hit A Plateau? Get More Sleep!
Getting enough sleep is a good habit you cannot afford to ignore if your goal is to stay physically, mentally, and emotionally fit.
Calling All People of Color, May I have A Word?
Yes! Health care in the United States is historically entwined in issues of race and politics. If this virus has shown us nothing else, it is this; it’s time for us as people of color to take our health into our own hands and make changes that could prolong our lives and those of our families.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
You don’t have to give up the satisfying taste of something sweet because you are prediabetic, diabetic, or have a history of diabetes in your family.
Chronic Illness In The Time Of Covid-19
Dealing with a chronic illness is hard enough but you are going to have to take extra care to ensure that your health remains at the top of your daily “to do” list.
Four Ways To Maintain Your Self-Confidence When Dealing With a Chronic Illness
On top of all of that, you have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, prediabetes, or high blood pressure. Managing medications, doctor’s appointments, and the mental stress of dealing with a chronic illness can take its toll on your self-confidence.
The Diabetic Toolbox 