Patients with diabetes sometimes wonder if they need to pack their injectable medications in ice when they travel. Generally, the answer is no, unless you’re traveli ... read more

If you are searching for information about diabetes online, don't forget to review the ADA (diabetes.org) and ADCES (diabeteseducator.org) web sites frequently for a ... read more

Using naturopathic medicine such as low carb diet, exercise, good sleep, stress management, detoxification, nutrient supplementation can usually help control or reve ... read more

Be nice to yourself! Many of my diabetic patients see their diagnosis as a personal failure, which is why self-compassion is so important.

If a family member has type 2 diabetes, don’t prepare a separate meal for them. I think preparing separate meals for the person with type 2 diabetes creates a stigma ... read more

Instead of white rice, substitute brown rice - which has more fiber - when making arroz con pollo (chicken and rice), with portions appropriate to your diet plan.

Journal and write down your hopes, wishes, and aspirations. What are you grateful for? What made your day? What challenged you in a way you never thought about?

If you think you don’t like veggies go to a farmer’s market and pick out something you’ve never eaten before. Then ask the farmer how to cook it. That’s how I discov ... read more

It’s best to eat a low carb diet when you have diabetes. Using almond or other nut flours, cauliflower, coconut flours instead of grain flours is very useful. Ther ... read more

Get a dog. Everyday walks will help you very much.

If you can't get your exercise in all at one, no biggy. Break it up though out the day.

You should maintain a strict diet and eating schedule. My mother was diagnosed when I was in HS, and she was very strict with eating, both what she ate and how much! ... read more

Aerobic-style workouts are the best for burning sugar. 45-60 minutes on an Elliptical is perfect for me.

Whenever you eat carbohydrates, choose ones that are high in fiber, whenever possible. And include some protein and fat with the meal or snack.

Try keeping a list of your top stress-relieving activities somewhere visible, like a fridge or a mirror, so you’ll see the list the next time you go to open the free ... read more

Reduce carbs.

Always having a “prep snack” when traveling even short distances.

If you are having trouble affording metformin, Walmart and Costco sell it inexpensively.

I fully recommend that anyone over 40 with diabetes include balance training as part of their weekly routine, at least two or three days per week. It can be as simpl ... read more