There is a lot to managing diabetes, for many people it is a life-time journey. Diabetes isn’t easy but it can be better. Too often there is a strong focus on food and medications; unfortunately, many people living with diabetes tend to gravitate to medications for optimal glucose levels. Medications are meant to be used in combination with healthy eating and being physically active. One of the most important aspects of managing self-care with diabetes is blood glucose testi

Cortisol is a wonderfully helpful hormone that helps us through a “fight or flight” response. Cortisol also has a friend, glucose, who is willing to help so we have the needed “fuel” to respond. But see, cortisol and glucose don’t want to hang around in abundance needlessly. Our bodies don’t want them to overstay either. When they extend their “staycation” it causes penalties that can possibly be avoided. These penalties can result in chronic diseases like hypertension and ty