So… what’s your plan? Let’s be clear: Stress is not just mental. It’s biological. It directly impacts cortisol levels, which can spike blood sugar—even when you’re eating “perfectly.” This is why during the holidays, I coach clients to: ✅ Time-limit stressful events – You don’t need to stay for 5 hours. Set a boundary and keep it. ✅ Pre-schedule decompression time – Walks, breathwork, a quiet coffee alone in the morning. It matters. ✅ Move your body – Even 10 minutes of movement can shift blood sugar and stress hormones. ✅ Breathe before you walk in – Slow, deep breathing calms the nervous system. It’s not fluff—it’s functional. ✅ Say no when you need to – Your blood sugar doesn’t care if Aunt Karen’s feelings are hurt. This time of year isn’t easy for everyone. But remember: 👉 If stress is a driver of your elevated blood sugar… managing stress IS managing your diabetes. Put yourself first. Not because it’s selfish—but because it’s necessary. Your body is listening. And blood sugar doesn’t care if it’s the holidays.

Did you know just a 10-minute walk after meals can lower blood sugar by 20–30 points? 🚶‍♀️ What’s your favorite way to sneak in movement during the day?

What is the best advice you have received that has made a difference in your blood sugar numbers? For me, the notion of "if you're not testing, you're guessing" rules how I approach diabetes. If you don't know, you're guessing What has helped you?

If you're not testing your blood sugar—even as a prediabetic—you're guessing. And when you guess, you stay stuck. You're told to “eat better,” “move more,” “manage stress.”But how do you know if any of it’s working? You can’t manage what you don’t measure. 🔎 A spike after a “healthy” meal?😴 A crash after poor sleep?😤 A stress-induced rise with no food in sight?These are the patterns that lead to full-blown diabetes—and most people never see them coming. 📊 Your glucose monitor is your roadmap.Start using it.

Fun times with friends is good for the soul. Life is meant to be lived and joy and community helps control blood sugar