3 Simple Shifts to Balance Blood Sugar & Stop Sugar Cravings

Listen to the latest episode of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: 3 Simple Shifts to Balance Blood Sugar & Stop Sugar Cravings Hello, Friend. Welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where our mission is to end type 2 diabetes, one family at a time,  through education, support, and empowerment. Hot off the presses, grab your free 3-Day CraveContinue reading “3 Simple Shifts to Balance Blood Sugar & Stop Sugar Cravings”

A Simple Workout Plan for Type 2 Diabetes: Build Confidence, Stay Motivated, and Thrive

Listen to the latest episode of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: A Simple Workout Plan for Type 2 Diabetes: Build Confidence, Stay Motivated, and Thrive Hello, Friend. Welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes one family at a time through education, support, and empowerment. Today on theContinue reading “A Simple Workout Plan for Type 2 Diabetes: Build Confidence, Stay Motivated, and Thrive”

How Diabetes and Mental Health Are Connected: What You Need to Know

Hello, Friend. Welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes, one family at a time. Today, we’re exploring a topic that doesn’t get discussed enough: the significant connection between diabetes and mental health. Managing a chronic illness like type 2 diabetes can impact not only your bodyContinue reading “How Diabetes and Mental Health Are Connected: What You Need to Know”

Why Diabetes Can Wreck Your Skin—And What You Can Do About It

Listen to Episode 56 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Why Diabetes Can Wreck Your Skin (And What You Can Do About It) Hello, everyone, and welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes one family at a time.  Today, we are starting our April ten-day skincare challenge. Continue reading “Why Diabetes Can Wreck Your Skin—And What You Can Do About It”

How to Help a Chronically Ill Family Member or Friend

Click here to Listen to Episode 38 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: How to Help a Chronically Ill Family Member or Friend: The reference guide for this episode Diabetes is a chronic and like so many other chronic illnesses, a person diagnosed with diabetes needs the support and love of their family and friends toContinue reading “How to Help a Chronically Ill Family Member or Friend”

Diabetes, Alcohol, and Stress

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”

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”

Self-Care Tip #2 Eat More Plants

Click here to Download Your Lose Eight Pounds in 30-days Walking Calendar: Lose weight and lower your blood sugar in just 30 days.  A plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and death from any cause. For example, a 2017 study published in JAMA showed that consuming justContinue reading “Self-Care Tip #2 Eat More Plants”

Self-Care Tip # 1: Increase Your Fiber

Download the Lose 8 Pounds in 30 Days-Beginner Walking Calendar. It’s Free Increase your fiber Few Americans eat enough fiber in their daily diet; the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends 14 grams for every 1,000 calories per day or about 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men daily. This will vary dependingContinue reading “Self-Care Tip # 1: Increase Your Fiber”

Three Ways That Walking Improves Your Overall Health

Listen to Episode 17 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Three Ways That Walking Improves Your Overall Health Download The Diabetic Toolbox Beginner Walking Calendar my gift to you As someone diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, you always look for the best way to lose weight and get healthy. Because we know from theContinue reading “Three Ways That Walking Improves Your Overall Health”