Hello, Friend. Welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes one family at a time. We do that through education, support, and empowerment. On today’s blog, we’re talking about why adding gentle movement to your morning can support your blood sugar and help you feel more groundedContinue reading “Add Gentle Movement to the Start of Your Day”
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How to Start Exercising Safely with Type 2 Diabetes: Small Steps, Big Impact
Listen to a new episode of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: How to Start Exercising Safely with Type 2 Diabetes: Small Steps, Big Impact 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 the blog,Continue reading “How to Start Exercising Safely with Type 2 Diabetes: Small Steps, Big Impact”
3 Secrets to Balancing Blood Sugar Without Dieting
Click here to listen to the latest episode of The Diabetic Toolbox: 3 Secrets to Balancing Blood Sugar Without Dieting Hello, my friend, and welcome back to The Diabetic Toolbox! We are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes one family at a time through education, support, and empowerment. I’m so glad you’re hereContinue reading “3 Secrets to Balancing Blood Sugar Without Dieting”
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 the Fight Against Diabetes is Crucial: Protect Yourself and Your Family Today
Listen to Episode 47 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Why the Fight Against Diabetes is Crucial Today Hello friends, November is Diabetes Awareness Month; here at The Diabetic Toolbox, we’re on a mission to end type 2 diabetes, one family at a time. It’s a fight that matters now more than ever because if youContinue reading “Why the Fight Against Diabetes is Crucial: Protect Yourself and Your Family Today”
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”
Don’t Throw Your Unhappiness onto Others
I know that managing diabetes can be difficult, disappointing, and frustrating. The constant monitoring, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle changes can take a toll on anyone. However, we mustn’t beat folks up with our unhappiness. I was the queen of snide remarks and eye-rolling at folks who crossed my path on the wrong day, like whenContinue reading “Don’t Throw Your Unhappiness onto Others”
Four Habits That Could Be Keeping You from Losing Weight
Listen to Episode 12 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast Four Habits That Could Be Keeping You from Losing Weight Today we are discussing habits and how they could affect your ability to lose weight and keep it off. Ultimately, it is our habits and rituals that will determine if we reach our wellness goal. WhileContinue reading “Four Habits That Could Be Keeping You from Losing Weight“
Is Your Weight Holding Your Life Hostage?
Listen to The Latest Episode of The Diabetic Toolbox How many of you have said that I will plan my dream vacation when I lose this weight. I am going to get some new sexy underwear. I will get a new haircut or get rid of this soul-sucking relationship. “When I lose weight, I willContinue reading “Is Your Weight Holding Your Life Hostage?”
Three Reasons to Consider Managing Type 2 Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet
You don’t have to give up meat entirely but try an experiment. Cut your meat intake by half for the next two weeks and notice how you feel. Check your weight at the beginning and at the end. Then, decide for yourself if you want to go back to your normal portion of meat or if you want to cut back even further and run an additional experiment.
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