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What is diabetes, anyways?

Diabetes is an auto immune condition in which the body does not properly process food for use as energy. Most of the food we eat is...

Isabel Cuen

Feb 15, 20191 min read

Diabetes Etiquette - For Non Diabetics

Here's a great list of do's and don'ts. Just remember to treat diabetics like normal people...because we are! I can say that most of the...

Isabel Cuen

Mar 9, 20191 min read

BLT Stuffed Avocado

This BLT stuffed avocado recipe makes a perfect lunch or snack. It's naturally healthy, low carb, paleo, and gluten-free. INGREDIENTS: -2...

Isabel Cuen

Mar 4, 20191 min read

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast With Cheese

This cheese and spinach stuffed chicken breast recipe takes just 30 minutes! Just a few common ingredients needed for the best easy...

Isabel Cuen

Mar 3, 20192 min read

Strawberry Shortcake In A Jar

This sugar-free strawberry shortcake in a jar takes just 5 minutes. Make the 2-minute mug cake, then build layers. Low carb &...

Isabel Cuen

Mar 3, 20191 min read

Hazelnut Pancakes (Paleo & Low Carb)

These paleo, low carb hazelnut pancakes have a nutty flavor, a fluffy texture, and a lovely hazelnut crunch. The perfect easy & healthy...

Isabel Cuen

Mar 3, 20191 min read

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

This keto chocolate peanut butter smoothie recipe will be one of your fave healthy low carb smoothies. So creamy, and ready in 5 minutes...

Isabel Cuen

Mar 3, 20191 min read

Chicken Enchiladas

Step-by-step guide for how to make low carb enchiladas with homemade low carb tortillas, enchilada sauce, chicken & cheese! This low carb...

Isabel Cuen

Mar 3, 20192 min read

My Diagnosis

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on January 10, 2019. It was the beginning of the year, a year I really thought was going to be "my...

Isabel Cuen

Mar 3, 20195 min read

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

General symptoms of diabetes include: -excessive thirst and hunger -frequent urination -drowsiness or fatigue -dry, itchy skin -blurred...

Isabel Cuen

Feb 16, 20191 min read

Explore the different types of diabetes!

Diabetes is a group of diseases in which the body doesn’t produce enough or any insulin, doesn’t properly use the insulin that is...

Isabel Cuen

Feb 16, 20191 min read

Keto Low Carb Banana Bread- With Almond Flour - Sugar Free

This low carb banana bread recipe with almond flour & coconut flour is perfectly moist & rich. No one will know it's keto banana bread!...

Isabel Cuen

Feb 16, 20192 min read

Mini Pizza Muffins - Keto Recipe

INGREDIENTS: - 2 medium Zucchini (shredded) - 1 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded) - 2 tbsp Coconut Flour - 1/2 tsp Sea Salt - 1/4 tsp...

Isabel Cuen

Feb 16, 20191 min read

5-Ingredient Paleo Low Carb Chicken Nuggets (Gluten-Free)

This paleo, low carb chicken nuggets recipe is easy to prepare with just 5 ingredients. You can make them fried or baked! INGREDIENTS: -2...

Isabel Cuen

Feb 15, 20192 min read