Having diabetes can sometimes make me feel different. Weird. Excluded. Lonely. Isolated. I talk about this feeling of isolation in my book “Devotions on Diabetes: A 30-Day Journey to Anchor Your Soul.” Here’s a snippet from day 6: My husband...
My diabetes friendly bbq chicken salad recipe is a hearty salad with good amounts of protein and crunch with some sweetness from the bbq sauce. Top it with some ranch or bbq ranch dressing and lunch is served! My husband and I spent a couple years living in Kansas...
This healthy chicken flatbread recipe is a healthy pizza alternative for diabetics, and a favorite at my house. With flavorful and tangy barbecue sauce and melted cheese on an easy-to-make homemade crust, this simple recipe is always a winner for a quick and easy...
How would you say diabetes affects relationships in your life? I asked my husband for his perspective on that question. He first thought of my CGM beeping overnight, in case my blood sugar goes too high or low. And he is concerned when he gets an alert on his phone...
Rarely do I calibrate my continuous glucose monitor (CGM). I have worn a CGM for a few years now. It’s a super effective way to get my glucose readings — without having to prick my fingers multiple times a day like I did for so many years. I wear what basically...
