Category: Balanced Living
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Prediabetes in Spring: Tips for Better Glucose Control
Spring has a way of making everything feel possible again. Longer days, warmer weather, green shoots popping up where winter felt endless. And if you’re living with prediabetes, spring can be a powerful opportunity to reset habits without pressure or perfection. This isn’t about a dramatic overhaul. It’s about small, natural shifts that add up, Read more
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Spring Break Travel Glucose Management: How to Eat and Enjoy Yourself
Spring break is supposed to feel fun, not stressful! Whether you’re heading to the beach, visiting family, road-tripping, or hopping on a plane, travel tends to shake up routines, meal timing, and food choices. And for people trying to support glucose or prevent progression from prediabetes, that disruption can feel extra intimidating. So let’s chat Read more
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The Hidden Glucose Effects of Daylight Savings Time
Every year in March, most of the United States participates in Daylight Saving Time (DST) by setting clocks forward one hour we “lose” an hour of sleep. It might seem like a small shift, but this annual time adjustment can ripple through the body in ways that matter, especially for people with prediabetes or those Read more
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5 Small Swaps That Make Valentine’s Day Glucose Friendly and Special
Valentine’s Day has a way of making people with prediabetes feel like they’re stuck choosing between enjoying the day and “being good.” Chocolate is everywhere you turn. Prix-fixe menus are filled with starches and added sugar. There’s pressure to indulge or skip it all. And then there’s always the promise to “start fresh tomorrow.” These Read more
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How to Make a Prediabetes Friendly Grocery List
A well-planned grocery list is one of the most powerful tools you have for managing prediabetes. Read more
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A Healthy Thanksgiving Mindset: No Guilt or Need to “Make Up” for Anything
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and (let’s be honest) food. But for many people managing prediabetes, it can also bring up a lot of stress. Worrying about overeating, glucose spikes, or “undoing” your progress in one day are all common concerns! So how do you create a healthy Thanksgiving mindset to set yourself Read more
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How to Build a Balanced Plate (Even During the Holidays!)
How to build a balanced plate during the holidays to keep your blood glucose steady without feeling deprived. Read more
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Prediabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving (Simple Swaps to Help Your Body)
Holidays can be overwhelming, but a prediabetes-friendly Thanksgiving is very possible! Try these tweaks to help bring more balance to the table! Read more
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Prediabetes and High Cholesterol: Managing Both At the Same Time
Managing prediabetes and high cholesterol at the same time can seem overwhelming, but the lifestyle change recommendations are pretty similar! Learn how you can make easy changes to manage your glucose and cholesterol at the same time! Read more
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Carbohydrates and Prediabetes: Do I Need to Avoid Carbs?
An overview of the types of carbohydrates and how they play a role in glucose management as well as how to include them in your daily life. Read more