Diabetes Reset and Wellness

How Gratitude Balances Your Body and Blood Sugar

How Gratitude Balances Your Body and Blood SugarBy: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 11/12/2025

Discover how a simple daily gratitude practice can help lower stress, reduce cortisol, and naturally support balanced blood sugar. In this evidence-based post, Dr. Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES, explains how gratitude activates the body’s relaxation response, improves insulin sensitivity, and complements nutrition and lifestyle changes—especially for women over 40 managing Type 2 diabetes or chronic health conditions.

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How Gratitude Balances Your Body and Blood Sugar

Type 2 Diabetes Remission Is Officially Recognized!

Type 2 Diabetes Remission Is Officially Recognized!By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 11/11/2025

A groundbreaking update: the new ICD-10 code E11.A officially recognizes Type 2 diabetes remission. Learn what this means, how lifestyle medicine makes remission possible, and how you can start your own journey toward lasting health.

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Type 2 Diabetes Remission Is Officially Recognized!

Remission-Friendly Meal

Remission-Friendly MealBy: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 11/10/2025

A delicious, remission-friendly power lunch designed for women over 40 with Type 2 diabetes — packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to balance blood sugar, boost energy, and support natural diabetes remission.

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Remission-Friendly Meal

The Power of Food Logging for Weight Loss

The Power of Food Logging for Weight LossBy: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 11/09/2025

Food logging is a simple yet powerful tool for weight loss and better blood sugar control. By tracking what you eat, you become more aware of patterns, portion sizes, and emotional triggers—helping you make mindful, lasting changes for better health.

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The Power of Food Logging for Weight Loss