The Successful Diabetic

Defeating the Cravings

Alyse — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:18:02 +0000

Whether you’re at a family gathering, a work potluck, or just at home with the knowledge that there’s a box of cookies in the pantry, we’ve all been there, right in the middle of an intense craving, feeling like there’s no way out of it. How do you overcome cravings and make the decision to either skip the unhealthy foods altogether or allow yourself to eat just a small portion? Share your tips and tricks for overcoming cravings here!

Eating on the Go

Alyse — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:10:35 +0000

Have any good tips for eating healthy and maintaining steady blood sugar levels on the go? Share them here!

Recipes

Alyse — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:09:29 +0000

What are some of your favorite things to eat that also help you maintain healthy blood sugar levels? Share your favorite healthy recipes here! Be sure to include the nutrition facts, too.

How Do You Stay Active?

Alyse — Thu, 26 May 2016 13:52:19 +0000

How do you stay active? What are your favorite ways to get your body moving? How do you motivate yourself on days when you just don’t feel like being active?

Victory Corner

Alyse — Thu, 26 May 2016 13:53:12 +0000

Here’s where you get to brag a little. This is a long journey…and we’re all going to have successes, as well as bumps along the way. Share stories of accomplishments and proud moments here. This can be anything from games or races won, to improvements in performance, to maintaining stable blood sugar levels during the course of an event. Take a moment to share what you’ve accomplished and how you accomplished it. You deserve it!

What’s Your Plan?

Alyse — Thu, 26 May 2016 13:54:10 +0000

It is absolutely imperative that you have a plan in place in case you get low during exercise – especially if you’re exercising alone. What is your plan of attack? Share stories, advice, or the plan you have in place in case the unexpected happens.

For Parents

Alyse — Thu, 26 May 2016 13:42:34 +0000

This forum is for parents of children with diabetes. Post questions, suggestions, ideas, encouragement, and things you have learned along the journey of parenting a child with diabetes.

Blood Sugar Management During Exercise

Alyse — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:57:10 +0000

Controlling your blood sugar is always important…and this can get tricky when it comes to exercise! What tips and tricks can you share about how you manage your blood sugar when you exercise?

What’s Your Plan?

Alyse — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 23:12:11 +0000

It is absolutely imperative that you have a plan in place in case you get low during exercise – especially if you’re exercising alone (i.e. you’re out on a long run and have an unexpected crash). What is your plan of attack? Share stories, advice, or the plan you have in place in case the unexpected happens.

Victory Corner

Alyse — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 23:17:56 +0000