Category: Fitness & Nutrition

Get Your Move on Tip – The Great Outdoors

Were you inspired hearing the stories of diabetic athletes on Diabetes Doesn’t Slow Me Down? Want to start an athletic adventure of your own? Here’s TCOYD’s resident fitness expert Michelle Day with a tip to keep your diabetes in check and your body fit. Take advantage of the great outdoors. Exercising outdoors is associated with […]

Were you inspired hearing the stories of diabetic athletes on Diabetes Doesn’t Slow Me Down? Want to start an athletic adventure of your own? Here’s TCOYD’s resident fitness expert Michelle Day with a tip to keep your diabetes in check and your body fit.

Take advantage of the great outdoors. Exercising outdoors is associated with greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy, greater enjoyment and a more likelihood of repeating the activity at a later date. Pedal a bike, hike up a trail or make a splash in the ocean or lake. Breathe in the fresh air and take in the great scenery. You’ll have so much fun that it won’t even feel like exercise.

Get more tips from Michelle on the latest episode of Taking Control of Your Diabetes online now.

Fit to Eat Tip – Pantry Perfection

TCOYD’s resident nutrition expert Janice Baker has a helpful tip for eating smart and taking control of your diabetes – and your diet! Nothing is more frustrating than finding nothing but bare cupboards in your kitchen at dinner time. Here are five great items to always have on hand to insure you are eating healthy […]

TCOYD’s resident nutrition expert Janice Baker has a helpful tip for eating smart and taking control of your diabetes – and your diet!

Nothing is more frustrating than finding nothing but bare cupboards in your kitchen at dinner time. Here are five great items to always have on hand to insure you are eating healthy – and enjoying it.

1. Canned beans- a variety- including black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans- high in fiber, protein
2. Good quality olive oil- for cooking and drizzling on salads
3. Old fashioned oatmeal- always a great breakfast- top with chopped nuts and fresh fruit
4. A variety of no- salt/sugar added canned fruits and vegetables- can be used in many dishes or as a side dish
5. Tea- of any variety- full of health benefits, hydrating, no calories and inexpensive. Just add hot water!

Eat and live healthy, and make sure to watch the latest episode of TCOYD on UCSD-TV, “Diabetes Doesn’t Slow Me Down.” Or watch it online now!

Janice Baker MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC is a registered dietitian, certifieddiabetes educator, and certified nutrition support clinician. Visit her online at Baker Nutrition.

Fit to Eat Tip – Summer Snacks

TCOYD’s resident nutrition expert Janice Baker has a helpful tip for eating smart and taking control of your diabetes – and your diet! Here are five simple and healthy snack ideas for a hot summer day: 1. Fresh seasonal fruit of any kind 2. Greek yogurt and fruit 3. Whole wheat pita bread with peanut […]

TCOYD’s resident nutrition expert Janice Baker has a helpful tip for eating smart and taking control of your diabetes – and your diet!

Here are five simple and healthy snack ideas for a hot summer day:

1. Fresh seasonal fruit of any kind
2. Greek yogurt and fruit
3. Whole wheat pita bread with peanut butter, almond butter or hummus
4. Fresh vegetables such as ripe cherry tomatoes, bell pepper strips, cucumbers, with guacamole dip
5. Small portion unsalted nuts or string cheese stick with fruit

Janice Baker MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC is a registered dietitian, certifieddiabetes educator, and certified nutrition support clinician. Visit her online at Baker Nutrition.

And make sure to watch the season premiere of TCOYD, “Diabetes Heroes – Urban Miyares,” now online!

Get Your Move On Tip – Getting in the Swim of Things

We’ve kicked off the new season of TCOYD with a “Diabetes Hero,” and now’s your chance to be your own hero and “Get Your Move On!” Here’s TCOYD’s resident fitness expert Michelle Day with a tip to keep your diabetes in check and your body fit. You can strengthen your legs in the water by […]

We’ve kicked off the new season of TCOYD with a “Diabetes Hero,” and now’s your chance to be your own hero and “Get Your Move On!” Here’s TCOYD’s resident fitness expert Michelle Day with a tip to keep your diabetes in check and your body fit.

You can strengthen your legs in the water by doing flutter kicks. Here’s how:

  • Hold on to the wall, face down and kick for 5 minutes.
  • Turn over, hold on to the wall and work your adductors and abductors (inner and outer thighs) by opening and closing your legs.
  • Using water resistance will help you get your legs in shape in no time.

Get Your Move on Tip – Super Stability

TCOYD’s resident fitness expert Michelle Day has a tip to keep your diabetes in check and your body fit. Improve your stability anywhere, anytime. Standing in line at the grocery store or sitting at your desk, engage your core muscles by pulling your abdomen (aka stomach) up and in towards your spine. Hold for a […]


TCOYD’s resident fitness expert Michelle Day has a tip to keep your diabetes in check and your body fit.

Improve your stability anywhere, anytime. Standing in line at the grocery store or sitting at your desk, engage your core muscles by pulling your abdomen (aka stomach) up and in towards your spine. Hold for a count of 8 and release. Repeat this exercise 8 times. Don’t forget to breath!