Monitor both before and after meal blood sugars.

Always remember you are more than a number. Try to remove yourself and your value based on a number. Stop thinking of the number as good or bad and rather as what do ... read more

Make a large enough meal to have 2-3 meals as leftovers.

Daily exercise, including cardiovascular and resistance/weights are incredibly important for patients with diabetes. You can go to the gym, or use home equipment, o ... read more

Exercise must be carefully planned with intake of food and insulin to prevent hyper- or hypoglycemia.

Download a meditation app (e.g. Headspace, Calm, Waking Up w/ Sam Harris, Unwind Anxiety by Judson Brewer). USE it DAILY. It's just as powerful as a bicep curl and o ... read more

My general recommendation is to aim for a balance of nutrients at meals. Having a balanced plate not only helps in the management of one’s blood sugar levels, but al ... read more

Whenever you eat carbohydrates, choose ones that are high in fiber, whenever possible. And include some protein and fat with the meal or snack.

"Get a good nutrition app on your phone for carb counting. Eat protein with breakfast. Be at least moderately active every day. See your endocrinologist regularly an ... read more

My Alexa is awesome because I can set her to remind me to take my meds.

Intermittent fasting and eating my last meal five hours before bedtime improves my overnight blood sugar.

Get excited about preparing meals by reading about all the healthy choices that are available.

Some spices may be of benefit to your blood sugar, such as cinnamon, allspice, black pepper and fenugreek. Enjoy these added to your foods. They help make your food ... read more

If you have starchy items on your plate, include a green leafy vegetable, such as spinach, cabbage, or kale, and it will keep you from spiking your blood sugar.

Stay on top of your diet and make time to exercise.

Remember to not forget to enjoy the wide variety of delicious flavors in different foods. When you are cooking foods from scratch, make them delicious! Add quality c ... read more

Get a dog. Everyday walks will help you very much.

Having a glass of water can be really helpful in essentially diluting your blood sugar and lowering your blood sugar in a healthy way.

Celebrate the little things. Just because your health care provider doesn't notice a one-pound weight loss doesn't mean it isn't a victory for you! Learn to celebrat ... read more