Navigating the complexities of diabetes management can often feel like a solitary journey. But it doesn't have to be! It should be a family adventure filled with understanding, love, and collective action. However, without the right diabetes communication tips, the adventure can quickly turn into a nightmare. In this post, you'll discover how to...

Stunned… Speechless… Really Dad?   I sat in the doctor’s office watching Dad’s physician stick a pin into his feet, and he said he felt NOTHING. It looked like she was using each foot as a pin cushion, and he felt NOTHING, and I said “ouch” with every prick.   How could this be?  We had known for years that his sugar levels were a little higher ...

Neuropathy is a debilitating condition that leads to nerve pain, weakness, and numbness. However, there are dietary supplements you can take to improve neuropathy. Today’s blog post will go over those supplements. Some supplements that can improve neuropathy include: Acetyl L Carnitine, alpha-lipoic acid, B vitamins, curcumin, fish oil, and N-a...

Hearing you have prediabetes is a scary thing. What is prediabetes? How will it affect you, and how can you keep living healthily? Today’s blog post will cover everything you need to know about prediabetes! Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar is elevated, but not to a high enough level to be classified as diabetes. It’s caused by sever...

Unfortunately, one of the MOST common complications diabetics can face is neuropathy. So what exactly IS neuropathy? What can you do to combat it? This blog post will go over EVERYTHING you need to know about foot neuropathy. What Is Feet Neuropathy? Feet neuropathy refers to a condition, caused by diabetes and nerve damage, where the feet exp...

Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes may be difficult to recognize because they are mild if they occur at all. It’s the most likely explanation for the fact that millions of people have the disease but aren’t aware they have it. The Centers for Disease Control data suggests that 7.2 million people don’t realize they have diabetes, and even more hav...