There are many nutritional recommendations I make to all of my patients living with diabetes, read more to learn about them!

There are many effective ways to decrease your blood sugar immediately, find out my favourite ways!

What exercise is best for diabetes management and how long should we exercise for?

These are frequently asked questions I get from my patients. My answer is always the same; The best exercise for your health, is the one that you will do consistently. For example, people may think running is better than walking because it is objectively a more intense exercise, but what good is it if you can only keep it up for a month? The length of exercise bouts follows a similar train: If you enjoy exercising for 20-minutes, but 40-minutes feels insurmountable at the moment, then stick with 20-minutes.

Exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle for individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, managing blood sugar levels while exercising can be challenging due to the potential for fluctuations. Different forms of exercise can have varying impacts on blood sugar, and there are several considerations for individuals with T1D.

Upon diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes, a common recommendation is to cut down on your carbohydrate intake. This has been the most popular opinion for many years, but is it the only way to improve diabetic health outcomes?

It is assumed that because diabetes appears to be a condition of poor blood glucose control, if we decrease the amount of carbohydrate (glucose or sugar) in the diet then we will have less of a problem. However, I encourage that we look at diabetes as a condition of insulin resistance, which leads to blood glucose excursions out of the optimal zone.

Managing diabetes without the use of pharmaceuticals typically involves making significant lifestyle changes and natural remedies. It's important to note that it's essential to work closely with a healthcare professional when managing diabetes, as they can provide guidance and monitor your progress. My naturopathic approach to managing diabetes consists of…