Tools for Better Diabetes Self-Management

Diabetes

As a Registered Dietitian, I met the requirements to become a certified diabetes educator (CDE) in 2005 and then, because I had a Master’s degree, I was able to meet the requirements and sit for the exam to be Board Certified in advanced diabetes management (BC-ADM)....

Lower Your Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels

Health Care, Obesity

A high protein (lean meat), lower carbohydrate meal plan can lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Some of my clients still worry that any meat whether it is lean or not will raise their cholesterol including their triglycerides and lead to heart disease. I...

It’s Time for Healthier Choices

Diabetes, Lifestyle Changes, Weight Loss

It is Your Health and Your Choice®!   Choose Health! As a Registered Licensed Dietitian, I am always going to recommend a more holistic approach such as diet and lifestyle changes first, or in addition to any prescription drug you decide to take. You should...

Use Movement, Yoga, Meditation and Massage to Improve Diabetes

Diabetes, Health Care, Lifestyle Changes

Typically, when people with diabetes think of things that raise their average blood sugar they often think of carbohydrates and being overweight. Stress, pain, poor sleep, depression and lack of movement can all contribute to higher blood sugar levels. The higher the...

Lifestyle Changes Get to the Root of Health Problems

Diabetes, Health Care, Lifestyle Changes

High Cholesterol? High Blood Pressure? Pre-Diabetes? Diabetes Type 2? Diet, Exercise, Weight Loss and Lifestyle Changes Will Get to the Root of the Problem! Best Plan – Follow Your Assessed Individualized Carb # for Weight Loss. Let this year be the year that...