Get out of the house at least once a day.

Two easy strategies to practice portion control include using smaller dinnerware, and the plate method. The plate method recommends portioning 50% of your plate to ... read more

Mealtime insulin needs to be given before the meal. If you eat more than planned then you can do a “catch up dose” at the end of the meal.

One possible way to save money on diabetes medications: Many newer medications combine two medications in one pill and can be more expensive than if your doctor simp ... read more

Do not take supplements instead of your prescribed medication. Please always tell your provider all the supplements that you take.

If you think you don’t like veggies go to a farmer’s market and pick out something you’ve never eaten before. Then ask the farmer how to cook it. That’s how I discov ... 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.

With diabetes, diet control is not about extreme avoidance of any sugars of carbs. It’s usually about moderation and portion control.

Avoid physical inactivity, such as long periods of sitting or TV watching, even without weight gain, which increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Check blood sugar after meals to help determine what to eat more or less of.

Exercise every day.

I recommend making your workouts enjoyable to avoid losing motivation. Make a plan and schedule time for yourself to workout. Within the first month, you should noti ... read more

Here is the easiest way to know how much to eat at your main meal. Use your hands as a measure! Eat lots of vegetables, enough that would fill both hands put togethe ... read more

If you are having trouble affording metformin, Walmart and Costco sell it inexpensively.

When it comes to learning more about medications, don’t forget about your pharmacist—we’re here to help!

When it comes to the diet that will best help you to manage your blood sugar, remember: Everything in moderation. Don't be too draconian about going carb-free. The k ... read more

If you can't get your exercise in all at one, no biggy. Break it up though out the day.

Purchase the book "Glucose Revolution." It holds a wealth of information.

Patients with diabetes who want to exercise should be careful if they are very sensitive to having hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. They should adjust their treatme ... read more