Archive for October, 2011

Oct 26 2011

Tricks for Dealing with Halloween Treats

Unofficially, I regard Halloween as the start of the holiday eating season.  Many of clients tell me this is when their struggle with holiday food starts, and it remains a struggle right on through the end of the year. If you are the type of person who eats candy because “it’s there”  resist the urge […]

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Oct 18 2011

More Reasons to Say Yes to Exercise

We know the benefits of exercise, but there may be extra benefits if you live with diabetes. So why should you say yes to exercise? Aside from the health benefits we always see promoted, exercise can actually help in regulating your blood glucose levels and help increase levels of the good cholesterol – HDL. Another […]

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Oct 07 2011

How to Prepare Kids with Diabetes for School

Living with diabetes can be a challenge, but when a child has diabetes it can create a challenge for both them and parents.  While it may be easier to monitor them at home it becomes more difficult when they are of school age. So what can parents do to prepare before sending their child off […]

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