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Living Well with Diabetes Newsletter | August 2022

Tips to Lose Weight this Summer! By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES It’s Summertime! And for most of us that means BBQs, traveling, back to school & beating the Summer heat. Here are a few tips to still have fun & lose weight this Summer: Hydrate, but without sugar. It is recommended for men and women to consume anywhere from 9-13 cups of water per day depending on weight, height and ...

Living Well with Diabetes Newsletter | June 2022

Tips to Manage Blood Sugars in the Heat! By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES In South Florida we have officially reached the Wow it is HOT season! And while this is a great time to go swimming, meeting with friends and BBQs, the heat can play a big role on your blood sugars. The high temperatures can definitely cause sweating, dehydration and fatigue, but also high or low blood sugars. When ...

Living Well with Diabetes Newsletter | May 2022

Using the Basics to Manage Blood Sugars By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Many times we focus on diet and medications to control blood sugar levels or we want to blame diet and medications when we can’t reach our blood sugar goals, but have you considered using the basics? Many people do not understand that simple changes can yield huge results when trying to manage blood sugars! Here a few ...

Living Well With Diabetes Newsletter | February 2022

Knowing When to Switch Things Up! By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Are you stuck in a diabetes rut? Do you feel like what was working for your diabetes management isn’t working anymore? Do you feel stuck and unmotivated? Then maybe it’s time to switch things up! Examining your blood sugar trends, habits and emotions are a great place to start, but having extra help is a great way to get ...