Diabetes Reset and Wellness

Are Healthy Foods Really Too Expensive?

Are Healthy Foods Really Too Expensive?By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 09/13/2025

Think eating healthy breaks the bank? For adults over 40, especially those managing diabetes or chronic conditions, nutritious meals don’t have to be costly. This guide explores practical strategies to save money while prioritizing nutrient-rich foods, showing that healthy eating can be affordable, accessible, and realistic without sacrificing flavor or quality.

Nutrition
Are Healthy Foods Really Too Expensive?

Magnesium

Magnesium
By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 09/12/2025

Magnesium is a crucial mineral that supports heart health, muscle function, blood sugar regulation, and bone strength. For adults over 40, especially those managing diabetes or chronic conditions, maintaining optimal magnesium levels can help reduce fatigue, improve sleep, and support metabolic balance. Discover food sources, recommended intake, and practical tips for boosting magnesium safely.

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Magnesium

Selenium

SeleniumBy: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 09/11/2025

Selenium is a vital trace mineral that supports thyroid function, immune health, and antioxidant protection. For adults over 40, especially those with diabetes or chronic conditions, maintaining adequate selenium levels can help reduce inflammation and support metabolic health. Learn the best dietary sources, recommended intake, and tips for safe supplementation to optimize your well-being.

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Selenium

Why Your Morning Glucose Is High

Why Your Morning Glucose Is HighBy: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 09/08/2025

“Why Your Morning Glucose Is High — and What to Do About It” This post explains why fasting blood sugar can be high even when you don’t eat overnight. You’ll learn about the dawn phenomenon, the feet-on-the-floor effect, and how evening meals, sleep, and stress play a role. Plus, it gives you simple fixes — like earlier dinners, short walks, and breakfast sequencing — along with a 7-day experiment to help you discover what works best for your body.

Diabetes
Why Your Morning Glucose Is High