Nutrition
Carbs are not the enemy. Portions and timing usually are.
A dietitian's take on why elimination plans rarely last past the third week.
Practical reading, written by the care team.
Nutrition
Why your afternoon numbers spike, and the one swap that usually fixes it
Our dietitians see the same 2pm pattern in almost every new member. Here is what is happening and how to test it on yourself this week.
More from the care team
Movement
The ten-minute walk that changes your post-meal numbers
You do not need a gym membership to move the needle after dinner.
Mental health
Diabetes burnout is real, and it is not a character flaw
What to do in the weeks when you cannot face another reading.
Blood pressure
How to take your BP at home and actually get a useful number
Cuff position, timing and the three readings that matter.
Groceries
A shopping list our dietitians would sign off on
Thirty ordinary items, no specialty store required.
Medication
Questions worth asking about your prescriptions
Timing, side effects and what to do when you miss a dose.
Sleep
The night before shows up in your morning numbers
Short nights raise blood sugar and blood pressure before you have eaten anything at all.
Blood pressure
Most of your salt never came from the shaker
Taking the shaker off the table changes very little. Here is where the sodium actually is.
Weight
Your weight went up two pounds overnight. You did not gain two pounds of fat.
What the number on the scale is made of, and how to read it without it ruining your morning.