Sarah Graves

Here's a collection of diabetes-friendly slow cooker recipes I turn to when the summer heat makes the idea of using the oven unbearable.

Image by Freepik It’s National Ice Cream Month! And it couldn’t come at a better time, with summer 2023’s middle month heating up to be the hottest on record — like, well, ever. But that’s a post for another day. Today, it’s all about ice cream! Ice…

Summer brings lots of sugary treats like ice cream and popsicles. Fortunately, when you’re armed with a few ready recipes, keeping your blood sugar in check doesn’t have to mean missing out. For me, summertime means lots of backyard BBQs and trips to…

Prep these recipes in a slow cooker to enjoy stress-free and nutritious meals that may help you manage your blood sugar levels with type 2 diabetes. I love cooking — it’s a creative outlet for me. But as a busy mom with a full-time job and a side…

My mom was the quintessential church lady. She wasn’t morally or religiously strict, but her life revolved around church functions. She regularly organized or participated in events, and most of my parents’ friends were from their church. One thing…

Commercially made, sugar-free chocolates often contain maltitol, which can raise blood sugar. Avoid the spike with these homemade, blood-sugar-friendly filled chocolates. Valentine’s Day is all about chocolate, which is hands down my favorite food.…