Christmas with diabetes

Christmas with diabetes

Christmas can be enjoyable and safe. Practical tips: Don’t skip meals Combine carbohydrates with protein & fiber Small amounts of sweets, after the main meal Exercise after eating Monitoring blood sugar without stress 👉 Goal: stability, not...
Holiday Stress & How to Manage It

Holiday Stress & How to Manage It

The holidays bring joy but also pressure: obligations, social gatherings, expectations. Small daily practices: 5 minutes of silence or breathing Fixed meals A little movement (walking is enough) Less “must”, more “want” ✨ Caring doesn’t stop at...
Mindful eating during the holidays

Mindful eating during the holidays

The holidays are not a test of discipline, but an opportunity to connect. Mindful eating helps us enjoy food without excess and guilt. What it means in practice: We eat slowly We observe hunger & satiety We enjoy without rushing We stop when we feel satisfied, not...
A day in a life with diabetes

A day in a life with diabetes

Today was one of those days where I wake up and everything feels like it’s falling into place. I opened my eyes before the alarm went off, took a deep breath, and felt ready to go. Before I did anything, I checked my blood sugar; it was good, stable. I drank a glass...
Why is Diabetes Considered a “Silent Disease”?

Why is Diabetes Considered a “Silent Disease”?

Diabetes is often described as a silent disease. And that’s no exaggeration. Many people live with high blood sugar for years without realizing it, until the first complications appear. But why is this the case? 1. The symptoms are “insidious” High blood sugar does...