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Hello friends, welcome to another season of The Diabetic Toolbox; in today's episode, we're discussing the importance of maintaining dental health. Oral hygiene does more than give you a pretty smile and fresh breath. Healthy teeth and gums can help prevent serious health issues like diabetes and heart conditions.   In this episode, you will learn how: How your dental health affects your heart health and diabetes. The best brushing techniques. What is good for your teeth and gums is suitable for your whole body. You will be protecting your smile and overall health. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources:   Download your copy of our book for the month, You Are Stronger Than You Think: Affirmations to Heal Your Mind, Body, & Spirit:  this fillable eBook will help you to promote positive thinking and a healthier mindset, just what you need to manage your diabetes successfully.  Achieve a weight loss of eight pounds in 30 days using the Diabetes Walking Kit. Find more information here: htt

Hello friends, On today's show, we are talking about diabetes, stress, and alcohol. Now these three things have a very complicated relationship, and while many of us use alcohol as a way to manage our stress and make ourselves feel better, drinking too much can actually increase your risk of anxiety and depression. Tune in to today's show as we discuss how you can manage your stress without drinking, and if you do drink, how to do so that it does not interfere with your ability to manage your diabetes. Don't forget to share this episode with someone you love, With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: For accountability and support join The Diabetic Toolbox Facebook Group Ready to lose your first or next eight pounds? Click here to download the Diabetes Walking Kit, your free gift. Looking for an inspirational gift for yourself or someone you love, check out The Diabetes Toolbox Store and receive 20% off your entire purchase. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/

Hello, my friends, Can you believe we are heading towards the end of the year? You still have time if you have not met your health goal or any goal you want to accomplish by the end of the year. Today's show will discuss how you can create a plan to accomplish one fantastic goal or your list by December 31st of this year. I am sharing my two-part plan to help you stay focused and keep the overwhelm at bay. Please share this episode with someone you love. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: For accountability and support, join The Diabetic Toolbox Facebook Group Ready to lose your first or next eight pounds? Click here to download the Diabetes Walking Kit, my free gift. If you are looking for an inspirational gift for yourself or someone you love, check out The Diabetes Toolbox Store and receive 20% off your entire purchase.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thediabetictoolbox/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thediabe

Hello my friends, Today on the show, we are talking about the importance of incorporating spirituality into our wellness journey. Including spirituality is part of the whole-person approach to healing, meaning we don't just focus on the disease but on quality of life. Spirituality is not about going to an institution, but about deepening your faith so that you do not feel so alone when things get hard. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, disconnection, or anger that comes with managing a chronic illness, I hope today's episode will help you to expand your focus and begin the process of showing yourself some compassion. You will learn some tools to help you start the process of building a spiritual practice. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: MBody 360 Ready to lose your first or next eight pounds? Click here to download the Diabetes Walking Kit, my free gift to you. Looking for an inspirational gift for yourself or someone you love, check out The Diabetes Toolbox Store and receive

Hello, my friends. I am back with new podcast episodes, and I can honestly say that I have missed you all terribly. Thank you to those who reached out to check on me; your kindness will not be forgotten. On today's show, we are talking about when you should see a doctor before starting a new exercise program. I know we have all heard this before, but how many of us do it before we decide to take up walking or pickleball? From my experiences and speaking with clients and the dynamic folks inside our Facebook group, I know many of us do not heed this advice. Today, we will discuss when to see a doctor before starting a new workout program. Walking is a safe activity for most folk. Still, even with this gentle and restorative practice, it's essential to get the okay from your doctor if any of the situations we discuss in today's episode apply to you. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources Lower your Blood Sugar and Lose Eight Pounds in 30 days. Download the Diabetes Walking Kit Now! It's Fr

Hello friends, Today we are talking about the connection between diabetes and sleep; according to the Sleep Foundation, adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep. Are you getting enough sleep each night? Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control found that one in three adults in the U.S. does not get enough sleep, which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression.  If you are not feeling rested when you rise up in the morning, today's episode will give you some tips to help you get the rest you need to manage your diabetes and overall health. Sleep is restorative and one of the most underrated and natural tools to heal our bodies and manage our weight. Enjoy! With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: Ready to get moving? Download the Diabetes Walking Kit and Lose Eight pounds in 30 days. The walking kit is designed to help you naturally lose your first on next eight pounds, lower your blood sugar, and increase your mobility. It includes an easy-to-fol

Hello friends, I know how hard it can be to deal with a chronic illness day in and day out. Today, I want to offer you some encouragement if you are thinking about quitting or giving up on yourself. Because, my friend, you must begin again for your family, friends, and community, all of whom depend upon you getting well. But the most crucial reason you must start again is for yourself because you are too important to lose. When you listen to the episode, you are going to learn how to reconnect with your "why" This will keep you going when things get hard. How to set small goals, remove barriers, and ask for help. Quitting is not an option; you can find the courage to start again somewhere inside you. And, if you still need help, you can borrow some courage from me; I am only a DM or email away. You can contact me at info@thediabetictoolbox.com Please share this episode with someone you love, With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: Ready to get moving? Download the Diabetes Walking Kit and Lose

Hello friends, Do you work at a desk for eight hours or more each day? If you answered yes, and you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, listen to today's episode for tip on how you can take better care of yourself and still be productive. You are your best advocate, and sitting for long periods of time is a real health hazard that could negatively affect your health. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: Ready to get moving? Download the Diabetes Walking Kit and Lose Eight pounds in 30 days. The walking kit is designed to help you naturally lose your first on next eight pounds, lower your blood sugar, and increase your mobility. It includes an easy-to-follow walking calendar, my 14-day clean eating program; plus, I am offering a free 60-minute session with me to help you get started.  Total value $125.   Click this link: https://buff.ly/31HlCrH.  Looking for an inspirational gift for yourself or someone you love?  visit The Diabetic Toolbox Store and get 20% off your entire p

Hello, my friends, In today's episode, we are talking about the four health screenings that every man over 50 should include in the annual or semi-annual check-up. A study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic found that 65 percent of men avoid going to the doctor for as long as possible.  Today, we are talking about the four-health screenings every man over 50 should be sure to include in their yearly physical.  There are necessary medical screenings that should be conducted annually or semi-annually. This is a conversation you can have with your doctor so you know the best route to take.  To live a healthy and fulfilling life, being proactive is crucial to prevent life-threatening illnesses. This is especially true once you turn 50. This is because many illnesses begin to surface after 50, and early detection can result in rapid treatment and life-saving results.  Be sure you are current on your family’s medical history. It might be necessary to start these screenings earlier than 50. In this episode, you

Hello friends, I thought I would weigh in on diabetes/weight loss drugs bombarding our television and print ads. I know how hard it can be on the person battling diabetes and their family; in this episode, I am talking about the two things you must include in your wellness toolbox; whether you decide to use these weight loss drugs or not, they are mindset and lifestyle changes. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: Ready to get moving? Download you’re Diabetes Walking Kit and Lose Eight pounds in 30 days. The walking kit is designed to help you naturally lose your first on next eight pounds, lower your blood sugar, and increase your mobility. Plus, I am offering a free 60-minute session with me to help you get started.  Total value $125.   Click this link: https://buff.ly/31HlCrH.   Looking for an inspirational gift for yourself or someone you love?  Visit The Diabetic Toolbox Store and get 20% off your entire purchase.  Your purchases help us continue podcasting and provide free virtual and in-person yog

Hello friends, in today's episode, I am sharing why we must stop the all-or-nothing mentality regarding our wellness journey on today's show.  I have been guilty of this mentality, -and I share how and what I did about it in today’s episode. Even small steps toward wholeness are steps in the right direction. Enjoy! With Peace & Love, Renee Resources Ready to get moving? Download you’re Diabetes Walking Kit and Lose Eight pounds in 30 days. The walking kit is designed to help you. Naturally, lose your first on next eight pounds, lower your blood sugar, and increase your mobility. Click this link: https://buff.ly/31HlCrH.   Looking for an inspirational gift for yourself or someone you love?  Visit The Diabetic Toolbox Store and get 20% off your entire purchase.  Your purchases help us continue podcasting and provide free virtual and in-person yoga and diabetes prevention classes. Thank you. Click this link to shop https://buff.ly/31HlCrH.   --- Send in a voice message: htt

Hello friends, Is your sweet tooth sabotaging your wellness goals? We've all said it; I will cut back on sugar today. No more sodas or candy bars. But sugar is added to just about everything we eat. Today's episode is about reducing the amount of sugar you eat to lower blood sugar and improve overall health.   We all must understand that sugar is harmful. It can weaken our immune system and lead to heart disease; while overeating sugar does not necessarily cause type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, it contributes to weight gain, which can contribute to the onset of both lifestyle diseases. Learn some simple tools to help you reduce your sugar intake and enjoy your food more. For more tips, head over to the blog www.thediabetictoolbox.com. Don't forget to follow the blog so you don't miss a blog post or podcast episode. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: Ready to get moving? Download you’re the Diabetes Walking Kit and Lose Eight pounds in 30 days. The walking kit is designed to help you

Hello friends, today we are talking about how to lose belly fat and improve our overall health.  In this episode, I am sharing some easy-to-implement tools to help you win the battle of the bulge.   Looking cute in a bathing suit isn’t the only reason to be concerned about belly fat. Packing on excess pounds around your middle raises your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. It is especially dangerous when your spare tire includes visceral fat surrounding your heart, lungs, liver, and other organs. Remember that you can have too much visceral fat even if you’re thin, so measure your waistline to be sure it’s under 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men. Hormonal changes, a sedentary lifestyle, and mindless eating all promote weight gain around your middle.  You can reduce this unhealthy fat with simple lifestyle changes. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: Ready to get moving? Download the Diabetes Walking Kit and Lose Eight pounds in 30 days. T

Hello friends, Today's podcast is about creating an evening routine that brings you joy, help you get a great night's sleep, and has a successful day.  Creating healthy habits and routines is the cornerstone of a life-changing wellness journey.  As with your morning routine, your evening routine should not cause stress or overwhelm you. On the contrary, this is the part of the day when you focus on activities that relax your mind and body as you prepare for a good night’s sleep. Make your evening routine a non-negotiable part of your day. Your health depends on it.   With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: Ready to get moving? Download your Lose Eight pounds in 30 days walking kit designed to help you naturally lose your first on next eight pounds. Click this link: https://buff.ly/31HlCrH. With your help, we CAN win the battle against diabetes; visit The Diabetic Toolbox Store and get 20% off your entire purchase. Thank you. Click this link to shop https://buff.ly/31HlCrH. --- Send in a voic

Hello, my friends; today, we are discussing creating a successful morning routine.  You might be thinking, how would making a morning routine help to manage diabetes? Successfully managing your diabetes requires the creation of healthy habits that will become the foundation of your healthy lifestyle. A morning routine is one of the pillars of that foundation. It is no secret that how we start our morning can affect the quality of the entire day. Don't forget to share this episode with someone you love and follow the podcast at www.thediabetictoolbox.com so you don't miss an episode. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources: Download your Lose Eight pounds in 30 days walking kit designed to help you naturally lose your first on next eight pounds. Find the next inspirational gift to yourself or someone you love at thediabetictoolboxstore.com. Enjoy 20% off your entire purchase. Your body needs protein for strength and fuel; check out the MBODY 360 Store:  for dairy-free and gluten-free protein powd

Hello friends, today we are talking about the connection between your gut health and successfully managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.  70-80 percent of your immune cells are in your gut; an unhealthy gut can promote insulin sensitivity and inflammation, and insulin is the primary hormone that controls your blood sugar; by strengthening your gut and reducing inflammation, you have a better chance of stabilizing your blood sugar daily. In addition, research has shown that when the microbiome is not healthy, it can cause the walls of your gut to weaken, leaving space where toxins, bacteria, and partially digested food can leak into the bloodstream causing leaky gut syndrome. I am sharing some simple tips to help you improve your gut health, lower your blood sugar, and reduce inflammation.  Don't forget to share this episode with a friend and follow the blog at www.thediabetictoolbox.com, so you don't miss an episode. With Peace & Love,  Renee Resources: · Download your Lose Eight pounds i

Hello friends, today we are talking about intermittent fasting.  I am sharing the two most popular ways to fast intermittently and what happened when I tried to do this myself. Intermittent fasting is all the rage now but is it safe, and can it help you in your quest to reverse or successfully manage your prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? Well, let’s find out. To be clear, I am not an advocate of this eating protocol; everyone has to find their own rhythm to eating and digesting food. Before you start any new eating plan, please check with your primary care physician to ensure that it is safe for you.  Fasting is nothing new; some religious sects include fasting to assist followers with deepening their spiritual connection or becoming more mindful of how they live. But intermittent fasting has become all the rage for helping practitioners to lose weight, lower their blood sugar, and reduce inflammation, to name a few of its benefits.       With Peace & Love,  Renee Re

Hello, my friends; today, I am sharing two simple tools to help you become more mindful and create healthier habits that support your wellness journey.  Creating healthier habits will not only affect your health, but I believe that as you get healthier, so will your family.  So, learn how to be your family's health change agent.  The two tips we are talking about today are keeping a food journal and eating more slowly.  Did you know that it takes about 20 minutes before your brain registers that you have eaten enough food and are full?  Eating slowly will also help you to enjoy food more and help you to stop overeating.   With peace & love, Renee Resources Lose Your first or next eight pounds, download the free Lose Eight Pounds in 30-days Kit today! Visit the Diabetic Toolbox Store for a curated selection of inspirational eBooks, merchandise, coaching programs, and gifts, all designed to help support your wellness journey.  Head over now and save 20% off your entir

Hello, my friend; before you get too deep into your New Year's Resolution, I invite you to take a step back and reflect.  Today's podcast is about the benefits of self-reflection, how you can get started today, and why it is important for the success of your wellness journey. Don't forget to share this episode with someone you love and follow the podcast at www.thediabetictoolbox.com, so you don't miss an episode. With Peace & Love, Renee Resources Download your Lose eight pounds in 30 days walking kit designed to help you naturally lose your first on next eight pounds. Find your next inspirational gift to yourself or someone you love at thediabetictoolboxstore.com. Enjoy 20% off your entire purchase. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thediabetictoolbox/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thediabetictoolbox/support

Hello friends, in today's podcast, I am sharing the benefits of one of my favorite activities, walking. You will learn the three tips for integrating walking into your wellness journey, and I am sharing some tips on helping you get started. As someone diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, you always look for the best way to lose weight and get healthy. Because we know from the research that losing weight is one of the best tools for reversing or successfully managing our diagnosis. The American Diabetes Association and the Centers for Disease Control recommend getting 150 minutes of moderate cardio activity each week. I do not just love walking because it is one of the core components of my coaching program, the Diabetes Weight Loss Lab. It was the primary way I lost forty-three pounds and reversed my prediabetes. I hope you enjoy today's podcast and don't forget to share it with someone you love. With Peace & Love, Renee Download your walking calendar and get started on your walking journey toda