Maintenance is a top priority for anyone with diabetes. In this week’s newsletter, Marci Sloane, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE gives 12 simple steps to making the most out your diabetes maintenance routine. Limiting your carbohydrate intake at each meal, testing your blood glucose levels, and meeting with a doctor / health advisor regularly are just a few ways to optimize your regime. Read the entire article.

This week’s featured products will aide you in your goal of better maintaining your diabetes. The EatSmart Nutrition Scale is a great tool for helping you to manage your nutritional intake. It has nearly 1000 foods in its memory, making it a perfect addition for your kitchen. Keeping snacks handy is a great way to avoid drops. The ExtendCrisps Baked Snacks are both healthy and taste great. Use Blood Glucose Monitors regularly and test your A1c levels every 3 months to stay ahead of your diabetes.

Enjoy the succulent taste of freshly made Maple-Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake. This recipe has 228 calories and 34 g of carbohydrates per serving. Read the full recipe…