Diabetes Maven

10/09/2026

Life of a diabetic frfr

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

Forgot breakfast? Skip the drive-thru. 🌮

I stopped at my local taco shop for a barbacoa and egg taco: eggs, slow-cooked meat, fresh salsa, one small tortilla. Real ingredients, made fresh, same wait as a drive-thru line, and $3.95.

Why it matters for insulin resistance: what’s in your food counts just as much as how many carbs are on the label. Whole-food fillings like eggs and meat give you protein and fat to slow the glucose rise, while many fast food breakfast sandwiches are built on refined bread and processed ingredients.

Not every drive-thru choice is bad, and not every taco is perfect. Keep your portion reasonable, and consider a corn tortilla for even more fiber.

Everyone’s glucose responds differently, so check yours!

Tag a friend who needs a better breakfast plan. 💛

10/05/2026

10/03/2026

Calming your nervous system can help lower stress-related blood sugar spikes. 🌿

Relaxation activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which helps bring cortisol and stress down.

It tells your brain you’re not being chased by a bear, so your body can settle into calm.

And when stress hormones ease, your liver is less likely to release extra glucose into your bloodstream.

Watch this reel a few times, save it for when tension hits, and share it with a friend who needs it.

10/01/2026

Happy October 1st! 🍁🍂🎃
What is your goal for this month??

Mine is pictured here… starting my day of with metabolically stable foods 👩‍🍳

09/30/2026

New Substack up - all about fasting :)

09/28/2026

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