Leafy green vegetables are low in fat, high in dietary fiber, and rich in folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium.  They also contain phytochemicals, such as lutein and beta-carotene.  And a new study shows that eating green leafy vegetables may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes. According to the study published in the  British...

Low vitamin D levels have been linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, depression and rheumatoid arthritis, among other diseases.  And a study published in 2009 in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that 70% of Caucasians, 90% of Hispanics and 97% of African Americans...

Grilling season is upon us and this tip is to remind you that grilling is not just about meat.  A mix of grilled vegetables like zucchini, carrots, onions, and tomatoes makes a wonderful lunch or dinner.  To prepare all you need to do is coat the veggies with a little bit of olive oil.  You can chop and skewer them, or just place them...

Lost luggage: Just about every frequent traveler has had to deal with it.  My own worst loss of luggage happened when I flew to Turkey and my suitcase went to London.  It was the same trip that Mike forgot to pack his glucometer.  Upon arrival in Turkey, instead of heading straight for the beach we ended up walking around a tiny Turkish...

Until my diabetes diagnosis, I was a big snacker – a few pretzels here, an apple there…  Now I find snacking to be a complicated issue, not something that is fun and mindless.  Since I’m on the go all day with my three sons, I don’t have time to prepare anything in between meals, and sometimes I need more than...

Now out from HarperPaperbacks, 101 Places Not To See Before You Die — by ASweetLife contributor Catherine Price — is a guide to some of the least appealing destinations and experiences in the world. But 101 Places Not To See Before You Die is also a backhanded tribute to what makes travel great: its tendency to put us in...

Ever wish you had a practical and fashionable way to haul around your diabetes gear?  Now’s your chance to have your wish fulfilled.  This June ASweetLife will be giving away a Skidaddle Meter Bag to one of our registered newsletter subscribers.  If you aren’t a subscriber, sign up by June 15th for a chance to win. *Winner...

When it comes to cute, cherries are up there with kittens and tiny Japanese erasers.  Cherries have always been one of my favorite things to eat, and as a former champion of Ms. Pacman, I have fond memories of fleeing ghosts in hot pursuit of bouncing cherries and bonus points. Cherries, it turns out, have real-life bonus points too. ...

Don’t hate me for saying this, but eating the same thing over and over again has its benefits for diabetics.  If you know the carbohydrate content of your food, how your body responds to it and how much insulin you need to cover it, chances are you won’t have a postprandial surprise. This doesn’t mean that eating...

Catherine Price recently blogged about the fact that her allergy medicine, Allegra, might be increasing her blood glucose levels.  Since Mike is also taking allergy medication, I wondered if his medicine could have the same effect.  The answer is a definite: probably.  So, if you’re suffering from hay fever this spring, or a...