Articles to Live By
Do you wonder if you should take medication for prediabetes? Lifestyle changes are the key factor for preventing type 2 diabetes. There is no better prediabetes treatment. Healthy eating, weight loss if necessary, physical activity, sleep and other lifestyle habits rein supreme for reversing prediabetes…
Is prediabetes serious? While it’s true that prediabetes is NOT pre-problem, there’s so much you can do right now to prevent type 2 diabetes or even reverse prediabetes. Prediabetes is NOT pre-problem! Statistically speaking, there’s a pretty good chance that you or someone you care…
Do you hear the alarm? Do you know the diabetes risk factors? It’s American Diabetes Association Alert Day! Now is the time to remind everyone that diabetes is very common and lots of people with diabetes don’t know they have this health problem. Do you?…
By some estimates, we each walk around with at least three pounds of gut bacteria. And they’re not just sitting there minding their own business. Those bugs you harbor influence your wellbeing, including very likely your blood sugar control and your chances of developing prediabetes,…
You probably don’t eat enough high-fiber foods. And even if you are, it’s doubtful you get all the types of fiber you need for weight management, blood sugar control, cholesterol lowering and more. Here’s the 3-part bottom line right at the top. You probably need…
Should you exercise for weight loss? I was disheartened when a young woman told me she was going for a run to undo the sins of overindulgence the night before. Too many desserts and too much partying meant she had to sweat away those extra…
Is your head spinning trying to understand everything about diabetes blood sugars? Sometimes it’s helpful to have a basic explanation. So here’s your 101 on diabetes blood sugar basics. I’ve complied answers to some of my clients’, friends’ and readers’ most common questions about diabetes…
Chocolate is one of my three favorite foods. (FYI, the others are peanut butter and dark-roasted black coffee. And, oh boy, are these three delights even more delightful together!) My clients and friends often ask me if chocolate is healthy. I sure want it to be….
I work in diabetes management nearly everyday, but only from a professional perspective. My friend and colleague Toby Smithson, MS, RDN, CDE knows that diabetes never rests. Not only is she a certified diabetes educator and a registered dietitian nutritionist, Toby is a person with…
I’ve gotten several questions recently about exercise and diabetes. Here’s one from someone with type 2 diabetes. Q: Every website I look at gives me different recommendations for the amount and types of exercise I’m supposed to get. Some say aerobic exercise 30 minutes three times…
Welcome to my Blog
Hi there! I'm Jill, a nutrition & diabetes expert and the author of 4 books.
I believe simple changes in health habits can bring you life-changing rewards.
And I believe willpower is way overrated.
Right here is where you can discover the mindset and habits to stick with healthy lifestyle choices most of the time - and drop the guilt when you don't.
Second Edition!
