Since there is still many who believe the incorrect information that led to the demonization of Eggs a couple decades back, this is a paragraph from this months "Diabetes Care Community" Newsletter.

"Because eggs are a rich source of cholesterol, it was once believed that people should avoid eating them on a regular basis. We know now that this is a myth as several studies have shown that dietary cholesterol has little effect on blood cholesterol levels in most people.

Most of the cholesterol… read more

I have heard many Diabetics speak that the weather affects their blood sugars...but just HOW does it do this?? Also how do I combat the weather? How can I? Lately, my control has gotten out of control and it isn't because I am overeating or even eating the wrong things. HELP!

Many grocery stores sell more and more keto friendly foods. However this isn’t true at most restaurants and especially bakeries and ice cream shops.

I'm thinking of maybe trying it out after watching the Netflix show: "What the health". Just figured out the title is a play on "what the hell" and the documentary is like an expose with attitude.

It appears that a lot of diabetics are not aware that they need to be limiting their carb intake (in addition to the sugar they eat). I'm not sure what info (if any) new diabetics ARE getting. But believe the "low carb" message is essential. Egads!! My own doc never mentioned it. I only found out from an earlier experience with my diabetic cat. Is the benefit of low carb still being debated? Come to think of it, the DPP class I attended online didn't mention it either????

This is the Christmas long weekend.

I say weekends are family time.
Always do what you can to make it special. Baby steps.

I try to make every moment with family special.
This is an opportunity to connect with each other and have new adventures. Baby steps.

Sometimes the familiar is best. But it's not what you do, but who you do it with. Baby steps.

Time together is a blessing.
Memories are precious.
There is no substitute for time together. Baby steps.

Make those family memories. Baby… read more

My morning FBG was 96. Immediately after consuming two cups of coffee on an empty stomach it was 135. Is this considered a spike or is that considered a normal level for a type II person.