Mary Ellen Phipps, MPH, RDN, LD

Sick Day Rules for Diabetes to Optimize Blood Sugar Management

It’s important to have a go-to set of sick day rules for diabetes when you’re sick to help you manage your blood sugars.

March 17, 2024 No Comments

Bee Propolis Throat Spray: What It Is, Benefits, and Usage

Using bee propolis throat spray may help support your immune system and offer antioxidant-like benefits. Let’s dig into the science surrounding this natural remedy.

March 15, 2024 2 Comments

Magnesium and Diabetes: Impact on Blood Sugar, Metformin, and More

We discuss what magnesium does, how magnesium and diabetes are related, and how it impacts blood sugar levels. We’ll also look at how much magnesium you need, and what foods are high in magnesium.

March 7, 2024 No Comments

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27 Diabetes Desserts You Must Try

I’ve rounded up some of my favorite homemade and store-bought diabetes desserts! Just because you have diabetes, doesn’t mean you can’t eat dessert!

February 29, 2024 4 Comments

Best Ice Cream for Diabetes According to a Diabetes Dietitian

I am a registered dietitian and have been living with type 1 diabetes for 30+ years, but I also consider myself the ultimate ice cream and frozen treat connoisseur! In this post, I’ll walk you through what we want to look for in an ice cream or frozen treat and some of my favorite options for ice cream for diabetes.

February 27, 2024 2 Comments

How to Reduce Blood Sugar Level Immediately

Here are my dietitian tips for how to reduce blood sugar level immediately, and what to do in extreme circumstances. As a diabetes dietitian who

February 9, 2024 No Comments

What Foods Lower Blood Sugar Immediately

Research has shown that some foods can help promote healthy blood sugar levels over time. Keep reading to learn what foods help lower blood sugars, and which foods to eat in the moment when your blood sugar is high.

February 9, 2024 43 Comments

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Best Salad Dressing for Diabetes: Store-Bought & Homemade Options

In this article, we’ll cover what to look for in a salad dressing for diabetes, some of my favorite store bought options, as well as some delicious dietitian-approved recipes.

January 23, 2024 1 Comment

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A Dietitian’s Guide for Diabetes Foods at Walmart: Snacks, Frozen Meals, and More

If you have diabetes and grocery shop at Walmart, you’re going to love this complete dietitian-approved guide to diabetes foods at Walmart!

January 10, 2024 2 Comments

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A Dietitian’s Guide to Walmart Diabetes Supplies, Skincare, and Clothes

Walmart diabetes supplies cover a huge variety of categories and offer affordable solutions for people looking to manage diabetes.

January 10, 2024 No Comments

12 Best Bedtime Snacks for Diabetes for Stable Blood Sugars

Figuring out the best bedtime snacks for diabetes is critical to managing blood sugars.

November 1, 2023 7 Comments

19 Quick & Healthy Sweet Snacks for a Sweet Tooth

There’s a happy medium between eating a sweet treat that actually sounds good, tastes good, AND won’t leaving you feeling sluggish afterwards. Keep reading for some easy healthy sweet snacks!

October 30, 2023 No Comments