Ascensia Contour Glucose Meter Review

The Ascensia contour glucose meter family by Bayer are very good meters. The meter is Bayer Corporation’s flagship model. The key distinguishing characteristic of the device is that it allows the user to go simple (Basic Mode) or program the meter to perform more complex tasks (Advanced Mode). I don’t know of any other meter … Read more

Diabetes Links and Resources

Here are some of our favorite diabetes links and resources not found on other pages. If you think we should add any others, please shoot us an email. We’d love to take a look at them. Interesting Diabetes Sites Mendosa This site is the one of the most comprehensive and complete diabetes sites in existence. … Read more

Coconut Squash Bisque Recipe

Our Coconut Squash Bisque Recipe sounds a bit exotic….and it is! While exotic is good, what is even better is that it is easy and quick to make. You can make this thick, easy stew with any squash or with sweet potatoes. All you need to do is put ingredients in a bowl, microwave it, … Read more

Citrus Quinoa Paella Recipe

This Citrus Quinoa Paella Recipe combines a lot of ingredients, all of them good for you! While most Paella recipes use seafood, this dishes combines a whole host of vegetables and spices that will be sure to please. Quinoa is a nutty grain with lots of protien and all of the essential amino acids. Quinoa … Read more

Smoky Vegan Sloppy Joe Recipe

The Smoky vegan sloppy joe recipe hits the spot! It is perfect for parties either that Tuesday night poker game or Wednesday night book club. Use your favorite ketchup or BBQ sauce flaver (just be mindful of the sugar content – keep it as low as possible).   The nutritional content above is approximate, per … Read more

Black Beans And Rice Recipe

This black beans and rice recipe is a sure fire hit. We call it our New York Minute Tex Mex, because it is quick and easy to make, yet packed with flavor! The quick part of this recipe comes from either using the “boil in a bag” brown rice that is ready in approximately 5 … Read more

Thai Stir Fry Recipe

Our Thai Stir Fry recipe sounds exotic, but it taste great and is easy to make. A great combination! This recipe calls for a very tasty ingredient, Walnut Butter. It is very easy to make, see link below, but it does have a lot of fat, mostly non-saturated.   The nutritional content above is approximate, … Read more

Romaine Sandwich Pockets Recipe

This romaine sandwich pockets recipe is a low carb, gluten free treat. You lose the bread of a traditional sandwich and use healthy romain leaves instead. Even if you are not into a raw food diet, you still get a tasty lunch that is full of flavor and nutrients.   The nutritional content above is … Read more

Diabetic Cranberry Pear Muffin Recipe

When is the perfect time for this Tart Cranberry Pear Muffin Recipe? Anytime really! But snowy weekends are especially made for baking something warm to change up the regular breakfast routine. This recipe uses silicone muffin cups so it is 100 percent oil free. Normally, this recipe would be made with apple sauce. However, instead, … Read more

Diabetic Chili Recipe

This is my diabetic chili recipe. There are a couple of things about this recipe that are unusual. However, I think you will agree that the changes are worth while. First, I use sirloin for the meat. Sirloin is somewhat expensive compared with stew beef, that many people use for chili recipes. However, I really … Read more