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I have been considering and then putting off upgrading to a continous blood glucose monitoring pump system for over a years now. I'm getting great A1C1 results with my Minimed 515 and testing anywhere from 6 to 10 times per day. I have a number of basal rates programmed into my pump. One for sick days, another for normal days, another for really physically active days, another for the week before my period and another for the week of (too graphic for some? Well it's a big deal when your insulin… Continue

I found out many years ago that I can get the family to eat a lot more vegetables than they realize if I sneak them into some meals. Here's the recipe for a mega-batch of very veggie & beef spaghetti sauce that I made last weekend. I cook it in two large stock pots on the stove.It can be changed to vegetarian by omitting the beef or exchanging soy ground round. In large pot(s) add: 3 lbs extra lean ground beef, browned well 2 lg cans diced tomatoes (28 fl oz) 2 tins tomato paste l lg can to… Continue

It's still cold in the Yukon, and when it's cold out, the foods I cook tend to be those of the warm and comforting sort! Yesterday I made a large 5 qt slowcooker of beef stew, with dumplings. There is enough leftovers for dinner today and to freeze into individual portions for take-to-work lunches. It did warm up to 0 degrees this a.m., so I took the plunge and wore capris to work! Slow Cooker Beef Stew In a large slowcooker, add 10 cups of vegetables. I used what I had on hand: chopped… Continue

Easter is almost upon us, and if you have leftover ham to use up afterwards, this is a great way to use it in a slow cooker. The recipe is from Bob's Red Mill website, with some adjustments. It's another family favorite, and is especially welcome in March in the Yukon, when we are still under a big blanket of snow. I usually serve it with fresh, hot whole grain bread and tossed green salad. 13 Bean Soup – Adjusted for the slow cooker Ingredients: 2 cups 13-Bean Soup Mix 1 ham hock or l… Continue

We had company over for dinner on Sunday, so I made a family favorite: Chicken Marabella with Mediterranean bean salad and tossed spring salad. Is there any better way to enjoy the company of family and friends than around food? I suspect not :-) .Because I had a couple of glasses of wine with the meal, I decreased my insulin bolus about 15%. Chicken Marabella is a great recipe from The Silver Palette Cook Book. It is one of those never-fail easy dishes that always is a winner for entertaining.… Continue