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Why a Diabetes Educator Often Delivers Better Results Than Using AI Alone In a world where apps, chatbots, and artificial intelligence tools are everywhere, it’s tempting to think you can simply “Google your way” through diabetes management. While AI can be helpful for information and tracking trends, when it comes to improving blood sugar, medication…
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA) is often called “type 1.5 diabetes” because it shares characteristics of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Despite affecting up to 10% of people diagnosed with diabetes, LADA remains largely misunderstood and frequently misdiagnosed.What is LADA?LADA is an autoimmune form of diabetes where the body’s immune system gradually…
🎄 Holiday Survival Checklist for Diabetes 🎄Before the Party: ✅ Eat a small, balanced meal or snack before heading out ✅ Pack a diabetes-friendly snack in your pocket or purse ✅ Check your blood sugar and adjust insulin if needed✅ Bring a sugar-free dish to share (be the hero we all need!) At the Buffet:…
In my last blog, I talked about how you can naturally increase GLP-1 production in your body, which is great news for anyone looking to manage their weight and improve metabolic health without relying on medications. If you missed that post (read it here), I highly recommend you check it out first because I gave…
As the leaves change and fall settles in, it’s a great time to reset and refocus on healthy habits. The fall season—and especially Halloween—can bring unique challenges to healthy eating, but with a few strategies, you can navigate this time of year without compromising your health goals. Here are some tips to help you…
Reduce Sugar Cravings During the Holidays Are sugar cravings sneaking in with the holiday season? You might feel it’s impossible to curb cravings at this time of year, but I beg to differ! Here are 7 unexpected tips to help you reduce sugar cravings and kickstart your weight loss journey – just in time for…
People have been struggling to lose weight and with new medications available, it’s giving many people more hope and sustainability, as they make changes with lifestyle. Many people have been getting prescriptions for Ozempic, Wegovy, Monjauro, and all the other GLP1 category, medications. Recently insurance companies have been reaching out to healthcare providers directing them…
Bad Advice About Fruit Last week a provider told one of my clients not to eat fruit because it makes your blood sugar go up. A lot of foods can make blood sugar go up, but that was the only advice given. No explanation, just told my client not to eat fruit. Before I continue,…
Gluten is found in just about everything, even places where you wouldn’t expect. People with celiac disease need to avoid gluten at all costs, but there is also a large portion of the population who have a gluten sensitivity. Gluten is linked to more than 50 different disease states.
Not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to your health – especially if you have diabetes. Many assume that while you’re sleeping, your brain isn’t doing all that much. Believe it or not, it’s quite the opposite! Key hormones are regulated while you sleep – insulin, stress hormones, growth hormones, hunger hormones, etc. This is…
Even though diabetes is present in your life, there is hope. Hope that harmony between you and diabetes can be attained.
Angela Manderfeld, RD
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