Diabetes Friendly Product Reviews and Recommendations

The holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re trying to shop for a loved one with diabetes or building your own wish list, the search for the perfect gift can feel overwhelming.  Nobody wants the same old boring stuff! I’m here to tell you to skip the typical, old-school sugar-free candy aisle. Instead, I’ve put […]

There’s no doubt about it, protein bars are quick, convenient, and portable, making them an ideal on-the-go option for a quick meal or snack. However, there are so many protein bar options available these days that it can be overwhelming and can even lead to decision fatigue when trying to choose the best protein bars

Picture this: you’ve been dreaming of your beach vacation for months, you finally arrive in sunny Mexico with the temperature soaring to a balmy 95 degrees, and a wave of panic hits as you realize you have no way to keep your insulin cool. The last thing you need is insulin that barely works while

Tortillas are a fantastic staple to keep on hand, with many low carb options available.  Not only can you make delicious breakfast options and yummy wraps for lunch, you can also use them to make tacos or enchiladas for quick and easy dinner meals.  So are all tortillas created equal?  Absolutely not! Continue reading to

As someone who frequently relies on convenient, healthy, portable snacks, I’m always looking for the best protein bars.  In this blog post, I’m putting one of my long-time favorites to the test: Built Bars. Get ready for a detailed Built Bar review where I’ll break down their taste, texture, ingredients, and nutritional information to help

Who doesn’t love to indulge in a delicious bag of crunchy, salty chips occasionally? We all crave them, yet chips tend to be high in fat, salt, and carbohydrates, making them a food that many people with diabetes feel like they need to avoid as part of a “healthy” diet.  Luckily, there are several types

Have you ever wondered what the best protein powders for diabetes are?  Or maybe you are feeling confused about how much protein you should aim to eat in a day due to all of the conflicting information online?  Whether you have diabetes or not, protein is an essential macronutrient that helps control satiety, muscle health,

First off, I must say that doing my research for this blog post has been the most enjoyable experience of all of the blog posts I have written to date, my husband even voluntarily offered to help out! Sugar free chocolate is experiencing a huge surge in popularity lately due to people increasingly being interested

It’s no secret that Quest Bars have taken the protein bar world by storm in recent years. With their high protein stats, low sugar content, and delicious flavor options, they seem like the perfect on-the-go snack. But when you’re managing diabetes, things can be a little more complicated. Even things that appear to be “healthy”

Protein helps keep blood sugars steady and provides the energy you need to power through your busy days as a mom with diabetes. It is also key for building and repairing tissues in your muscles, organs, skin, hair, and nails. Protein shakes are a quick and easy way to get protein in on the go,