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I had a seizure…

Life is messy. So is diabetes...Professional athletes lose many games and Type 1 experts (me) still have high and low blood sugars. It is impossible to be perfect when it comes to managing type 1!I've had type 1 since 1980, when I was 7 years old. I've never had a...

Dr. Jody Stanislaw running steps to keep her lungs healthy.
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6 Tips to Improve Lung Health

When we think of getting in shape or increasing our exercise outdoors, rarely do we think about improving our lung function. Taking care of your lungs is as important as caring for all of your other vital organs, like the heart, bones, brain, etc. Just like...

Butternut Squash Pad Thai Recipe by Dr. Jody Stanislaw
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Low-Carb Pad Thai Recipe

Pad Thai is delicious, but horrendous, if you’re trying to keep your blood sugar levels balanced. I lived in Thailand for a year and although I loved the smell of it, I rarely ate it because it would always send my blood sugar levels through the roof. Now that I’m...

Low-Carb, Vegetable, Flax Crust Pizza
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Delicious Flax-Crust Pizza Recipe

This healthy, low-carb, flax-crust pizza is a delicious clean-eating option to one of the most popular American comfort foods — typically doused with grease and preservatives. This pizza is actually GOOD for you! Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ground flax...

Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
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Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

After thirty years of poking my finger ten to fifteen times a day, the most life-changing device I now use to monitor and manage my type 1 diabetes is a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). In my opinion, it is the most valuable tool available for achieving good blood...

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Sugar is Not a Treat — TEDx Talk

https://www.youtube.com/embed/tic7X3ET4gE TEDx Sun Valley: Sugar is Not a Treat by Jody Stanislaw, ND, CDE With the viewership success of my September 2017 TEDx talk, Sugar is Not a Treat, hitting over 2,000,000 views as of February 2021, I’m writing this...

Coconut Milk, Matcha Green Tea Latte
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Coconut Milk, Matcha Green Tea Latte

Every morning I look forward to my creamy and delicious green tea latte. Green tea is known for its antioxidant-rich and detoxifying abilities, and is a key nutrient that can help protect the body from the damage of high blood sugar levels. There is also data...

Dr. Jody Stanislaw’s Stuffed Portobello Mushroom & Salmon Melt Recipe
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Portobello Mushroom Salmon Melt Recipe

My low-carb, stuffed portobello mushroom and salmon recipe is a quick and easy option for either a healthy lunch or dinner. It’s perfectly portioned for two servings, filled with healthy omega-3 oils, protein, fiber, vitamin B12 and other nutrients to enrich your...

Dr. Jody’s Nutrient-Rich, Chia Seed Pudding Recipes
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Nutrient-Rich, Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Chia seeds are considered a superfood given that they are a great source of protein, fiber, calcium, antioxidants and omega-3s. This delicious recipe can serve as a nutrient-rich, blood-sugar friendly, on-the-go breakfast or sugar-free dessert. This recipe is a...