TRX vs Blood Sugar
I gave up on the gym last winter, and since then I’ve been working out at home with a TRX Suspension Trainer.  Forgive me while I sound like an…
Without Stopping
For the last week I’ve been preparing for my first race of the season, The Yarkon Park Half Marathon. The race, which will be held this Friday, will…
Not Dead Yet
Summer Reading: Michael Aviad Recommends…
I don't usually read "diabetes" books, at least not for pleasure reading. Since my wife and I both have diabetes and we run a diabetes website, I spend more than enough time reading about diabetes. When I get some down time I like to escape into other worlds, usually reading historical books like...
What It Means to Climb in Diabetes Cahoots
I had a special guest when I went climbing last weekend:  friend and fellow ASweetLife contributor, Karmel Allison.  Karmel has family in the…
Love Your Liver
It’s been over 40 years now but I can still remember the plaintive cry of my father,” How can this be?!!?  I ate nothing today. NOTHING!!!”…
Zucchini Pappardelle with Tomatoes and Feta
This is the perfect recipe to showcase beautiful, colorful summer produce. It's incredibly easy to make and bursting with flavor. Zucchini Pappardelle is a great dish for vegetarians, and everyone else will enjoy it, too.
Personifying the Pump
There were ten in the bed… Okay, it’s not quite ten in the bed, but it’s not far from that.  On a typical night Mike and I share our…