I want to thank those who create the amazing devices that make my diabetes easier to manage and help me stay healthier. That said, there’s…
I’d like to tell you that I’ve solved shopping-related low blood sugar (shopoglycemia?), but I haven’t. Each week marches on and the milk and coffee must be replenished.
Root beer floats are a classic summer treat but they aren’t easy to accomplish on a low carb or diabetes-friendly diet. Even if you can find low carb…
I told was always a small chance that I would need help with my diabetes and that if they were alone with me, I would need their help. This automatically alarmed my daughter. She said, “Wait, what happens if we mess up?” I quickly jumped in to comfort her.
Okay, so you fell off the wagon with a resounding thud. Maybe it was a one-time indiscretion and you just cheated a little, or maybe you’ve been off…
Since I started my practice as an endocrinologist, I’ve had tens of thousands of office visits, mainly seeing people with diabetes. Here’s my wish list of some of the things people with diabetes should know, and do, to succeed.
Bisi’s been out of school for almost a month, but I’m still recovering from all the end-of-year parties—the school potlucks, the classroom goodbyes,…
10. Finding a new, yummy snack that doesn’t skew blood sugar
I love cheese, veggies, and deli meats, but sometimes I get sick of turning to them when…
Coleslaw can be a rather sad dish at times. It's the ubiquitous side kick at cookouts and BBQs, becoming increasingly soggy and wilted as it gets passed over in favour of the burgers and hot dogs. But done right, coleslaw can be be a crisp and refreshing side dish that can hold its own. Not drowning it in mayo is the first step in making a decent slaw. And the addition of some Sriracha or other spicy sauce can take it to a whole new level.
It is entirely possible that your teen heads out the door at 6:30 a.m. and does not return until 7 p.m. With sports, clubs, drama, jobs, and more, teens are busy—and away from watchful parents—often 50 percent of the day or longer. So how do you keep them safe?