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• Diabetes and Pageants: An interview with Miss New Hampshire 2016 and T1D, Caroline Carter

  Miss New Hampshire 2016 and T1D, Caroline Carter You can keep up with Caroline by visiting her official Facebook page, Miss New Hampshire Caroline Carter Alissa:   When were you diagnosed with diabetes? Caroline:  I was diagnosed on November 17th, 2008. I was just about 10 years old. Before I was diagnosed with diabetes, I had been dealing with Mononucleosis.  Then something changed. I lost 13 pounds in one week despite the fact that I was eating a lot. I was urinating frequently, and losing muscle alarmingly fast. Ironically, the day I finally went to the doctor I had eaten a bag of nacho chips and a pint of ice cream to keep my weight up. My blood sugar was 545. Alissa:   Does diabetes run in your family? Caroline:  No, an environmental factor eventually led to my diagnosis of diabetes. No one else in my family has diabetes before me, or after. Alissa:   Being diagnosed as a child must have been challenging. How did you learn to cope with your new norm? Caroline:  When I was diagnosed my mom told me that “Everyone has something.” She ...

• Celebrity Chef and Worldwide Diabetes Advocate Charles Mattocks A Meet and Greet Discussion on Tips to Healthy Eating

  I’m very excited to share a meet and greet video with Charles Mattocks – he is a celebrity chef and diabetes advocate, currently living in Florida.   Charles has been involved in many interesting projects – He made a name for himself as the  “The Poor Chef”, where he created meals that were tasty, nutritious and affordable, and led to appearances on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News, The Talk, Martha Stewart, CNN and Dr Oz.  In addition to being the nephew of reggae musician Bob Marley, Charles is an actor, having performed in the title role of the Emmy nominated “The Summer of Ben Tyler”.  He has written two cookbooks promoting budget friendly and healthy recipes and a children's book.  He has been a featured speaker at the TEDx conference in San Francisco and has directed a reality show called “Reversed”, which follows the life of individuals affected by diabetes, and their struggle to change their diet, exercise, mentality and control to reverse their diabetes.    His latest project is a documentary about CRPS/RSD called “Trial by Fire”  , ...

• Does caffeine have an impact on blood sugar? An interview with endocrinologist Dr. Blevins

  Alissa interviewed Dr. Blevins, M.D., Endocrinologist, Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology on caffeine and blood sugar. Alissa:  Does caffeine affect blood sugar and what effect does it have on exercise? Dr. Blevins:  I’ve seen some studies that caffeine and coffee can be shown to prevent Type 2 diabetes.  It depends on the person, whether they have diabetes or not, whether it affects their blood sugar or not and also it’s very individual.   We’ve seen quite a number of people who have noticed that when they drink coffee by itself, with nothing in it, no creamer, no sugar, no carbohydrate added, coffee fundamentally doesn't have carbohydrates in it, especially people with type 1 diabetes, that their glucose sometimes briskly, not sky rockets, but rises after drinking coffee.  It’s complicated a bit because, in the morning when people drink the coffee typically, the hormones in the body that normally rise, for example cortisol growth hormone, can cause blood sugar to rise too.  So if a person has nothing to eat in the morning sometimes the blood sugar will rise whether they have coffee or not ...

• Training with the Texas Shredder, Dave Goodin(3-time Mr. Universe)

  Alissa :             Dave Goodin who is my trainer, has helped me get into shape, and allowed me to be able to compete in figure competitions. Dave, what are some of your titles and tell me about yourself? Dave Goodin: I have a Master's degree in exercise physiology from the University of Texas. I competed for 32 years in bodybuilding, and the last year I competed was actually in men's physique. Before I was a personal trainer, I was a coach. I coached football, basketball, track, and power lifting so I have been involved in fitness for my entire adult life.                In terms of titles, I was the first person to ever win the NPC Texas Overall Bodybuilding Championship twice. I have five world championships in bodybuilding, three Mr. Universe titles, and Pro Mr. International. My most recent win was at the 2009 IFBB Masters World Championship. I've had a really good run in my own competition bodybuilding, but along the way, over the last 20 years, I've trained many, many people for competition, very successful. Alissa:              Tell me that your ...

• 5 Tips To Make Healthy Dietary Choices Over The Holidays

  1. Plan Ahead Determine in advance where you will be on the holiday.  If you are dining at a restaurant, go online and view the menu.  Strategize the best dining options to fit your taste preference and nutritional needs.  Know what you will eat BEFORE ordering.  If you are going to a family or friend's house for a meal, it is OK to ask what will be served.  Don't be afraid to explain your dietary restrictions nor should you be hesitant to bring your own food.  Carbohydrate(Carb) count early so you can balance the day of eating with ease and comfort in food choices. 2. A Treat Is NOT Cheating Allow yourself the luxury of a treat without the guilt. Try to account for the ‘extra’ by substituting calories and carbs from the daily meals. It is easy to over eat so be mindful of your goals. A proactive eating plan will help deter from overindulging.   3. Exercise Be strategic and try to include an exercise regimen the day of the festivity. If you are unable to exercise on that day, then set ...

• To People who want to Start Managing their Diabetes but can't get started here are Some Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy and Fit

  I met with celebrity chef Charles Mattocks to make a 3rd video for you.  I think you'll agree that it has an inspiring message.  Hear what this award winning directory and filmmaker of the documentary "Trial By Fire" has to say about managing your diabetes.   "You have to educate yourself, you have to be your own advocate, take this seriously, put yourself first and do what you need to do to live the best life...."   That will give you a taste, so click on the image below to watch the video!