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Are Built Bars Worth the Buzz? A Dietitian’s Comprehensive Built Bar Review

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 […]

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Navigating Motherhood with Type 1 Diabetes: Expert Advice from the Blue Circle Health Team

This article is sponsored by Blue Circle Health, a virtual care program providing no-cost comprehensive support for individuals living with type 1 diabetes. It’s no secret that being a mom is a demanding job, filled with joy and challenges. Now, imagine navigating motherhood while managing type 1 diabetes. For mothers living with type 1 diabetes,

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Type 1 Diabetes Antibody Tests: To Screen or Not to Screen Your Kids?

When I was 9 years old, I had a double ear infection and strep throat, followed by some strange symptoms, including wetting the bed, feeling thirsty all the time, and losing weight to the point where I told my mom I needed a new belt. Once my mom put two and two together, she realized

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High Fiber Drinks: Sip Your Way to Better Health

You have probably heard that fiber is essential for MANY reasons, but it’s especially crucial when you have diabetes or prediabetes. Fiber helps slow how quickly carbohydrates get into your bloodstream, preventing those rapid spikes in blood sugar that leave you feeling sluggish and impact long-term health.  Beyond blood sugar, fiber is also a key

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Smart Snacks for Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, leading to higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, which isn’t ideal for you or your growing baby. That’s why managing your blood sugar throughout pregnancy is crucial.  One of the best ways to keep blood sugar levels in check is by eating regular, balanced meals and

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Navigating Coffee Creamer for Diabetes: Find the Perfect Blend for Your Blood Sugar

Between school drop offs, endless loads of laundry, constant meetings, and the demands of tiny (or not so tiny) humans, sometimes that morning coffee is the only thing holding us together. But when you’re juggling diabetes on top of everything else, that cup of coffee might be wreaking havoc on your blood sugar, causing you

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