Permission to Rest: A Mother’s Day Reflection

Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Diabetic Toolbox. And Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you’re a seasoned mom, a brand-new mom, a bonus mom, or a mother figure holding someone’s world together, we thank you today. The world is crazy, and the notion of rest feels like a radical act. I recently decided to takeContinue reading “Permission to Rest: A Mother’s Day Reflection”

Gentle Yoga Flow for Stress Relief and Skin Health

Listen to Episode 58 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Gentle Yoga Flow for Stress Relief and Skin Health Gentle Yoga for Stress and Skin Relief with Diabetes Hello everyone, and welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes one family at a time. If you’ve been feelingContinue reading “Gentle Yoga Flow for Stress Relief and Skin Health”

Part 2: The Power of Daily Moisturizing for Diabetic Skin

Listen to Episode 57 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Part 2: The Power of Daily Moisturizing for Diabetic Skin Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes one family at a time. Today, we’re in Part Two of our 10-Part Skincare Challenge, andContinue reading “Part 2: The Power of Daily Moisturizing for Diabetic Skin”

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”

🌸 Happy April! Let’s Talk Cravings, Self-Care & Fast Food That Won’t Spike Your Sugar

The Diabetic Toolbox NewsletterEnding Type 2 Diabetes—One Family at a Time April Greetings from Renee 🌷 Hello friends,Happy April! Can you believe we’re already into a new season? This is the perfect time to refresh our routines, renew our goals, and reconnect with what matters most: our health and our joy. I’m Renee Reid, yourContinue reading “🌸 Happy April! Let’s Talk Cravings, Self-Care & Fast Food That Won’t Spike Your Sugar”

What Are Your Cravings Trying to Tell You?

Hello friends!Welcome back to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes—one family at a time. Today, we’re discussing something we’ve all experienced at some point: cravings.Now, cravings aren’t bad—your body always communicates with you. But if those cravings are constantly pulling you toward sugary, salty, or heavily processedContinue reading “What Are Your Cravings Trying to Tell You?”

3 Reasons Soup is the Ultimate Meal Prep Secret for Diabetes Management and Cravings

Hello, Diabetic Toolbox family! Renee here, and today, I want to share something I genuinely love—meal prep! Well, at least one delicious part of it. For about six months now, I’ve made a weekly ritual of preparing a big, hearty pot of soup as part of my meal planning. Not only has it become somethingContinue reading “3 Reasons Soup is the Ultimate Meal Prep Secret for Diabetes Management and Cravings”

Why Do You Crave Sugar After Quitting Drinking

Hello, everyone, and welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes one family at a time. If you’ve stopped drinking but still find yourself craving sugar, you’re not alone. Many people experience this, and there are several reasons why these cravings might appear after quitting alcohol. Let’sContinue reading “Why Do You Crave Sugar After Quitting Drinking”

Do You Need Supplements? Understanding the Truth for Diabetes Management

Welcome back to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type two diabetes one family at a time. When I received my prediabetes diagnosis back in 2017, my immediate reaction was panic. Like many of you, I wanted answers quickly, and in my quest to reverse my prediabetes, I ran straightContinue reading “Do You Need Supplements? Understanding the Truth for Diabetes Management”

Day 3: Bringing It All Together 🎉

Welcome to the final day of the Step Into Wellness Challenge! 🎉 Over the past few days, you’ve taken small but meaningful steps toward a healthier lifestyle. First, you set your intention and got moving with a short walk. Then, you learned how to make simple, powerful food swaps that support better blood sugar controlContinue reading “Day 3: Bringing It All Together 🎉”