by Pam Durant | May 11, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
“Are we allowed to eat bread?” While we joke, it is a common question when it comes to carbs and health. Can I eat bread? Is bread healthy? And the answer is, it depends. What Is In Your Bread? If you have conditions like celiac, IBS or are gluten...
by Pam Durant | Mar 8, 2022 | Diabetes Articles, Diabetes Education, Diabetes Resources, Health and Wellness
March 8th 2022 is International Women’s Day. When it comes to diabetes and women’s reproductive health, education is key! That’s why we have created this diabetes wellness guide for women and mothers. 2022 International Women’s Day Theme The theme for...
by Pam Durant | Oct 9, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Health and Wellness
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Better mental health means better performance in life’s responsibilities, better connections with those we love, and more peace in our day to day lives. “Mental health” is a different term...
by Pam Durant | Aug 24, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Health and Wellness
Getting enough water every day is very important for your health Water Helps Your Body Regulate it’s temperature Prevent constipation Improve digestion Lubricate joints and prevent pains Maintain spinal cord health Get rid of wastes and toxins It even helps...
by Pam Durant | Aug 10, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Health and Wellness
Before Exercise If you have not been physically active recently, you should speak to your doctor before starting any exercise program and ask if they have any advice about the types of activities you plan on trying. Also, make sure to measure your blood glucose level...
by Pam Durant | Jul 16, 2020 | Diabetes Articles, Health and Wellness, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Breaking Down Rice and Carbohydrates Rice and carbohydrates are hot topics in the diabetes community. So, which rice is the lowest in carbs, and where do the different types of rice fit on the Glycemic Index? Rice Can Be Part of a Healthy Eating Plan Rice is a...