About us

Where Medical Expertise Meets Everyday Empowerment

Welcome to SugarWiseLife.com — your trusted resource for living fully and wisely with diabetes. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating type 2 diabetes, managing insulin resistance, or simply looking to take control of your health, this space is for you.

We’re here to cut through the noise and provide you with science-backed guidance, practical tools, and a reassuring voice that keeps things human. No scare tactics, no fluff—just clear, compassionate support you can trust.

Meet Dr. Kimking

Portrait of Dr. Kimking, MD – medical doctor and founder of SugarWiseLife.com

Dr. Kimking is a seasoned physician, medical consultant, and patient educator specializing in metabolic health, diabetes management, and lifestyle-based chronic disease prevention. With over two decades of experience across clinical medicine and the pharmaceutical industry, he brings a rare blend of hands-on medical expertise and real-world health communication.

Founder & Medical Director, SugarWiseLife.com

Throughout his career, Dr. Kimking has helped thousands of patients and healthcare professionals bridge the gap between evidence-based medicine and everyday life. He is particularly passionate about empowering individuals to better understand their blood sugar, nutrition, and long-term health risks through accessible education and clear, actionable strategies.

His clinical interests include:

  • Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance
  • Patient behavior change and empowerment
  • Digital tools for self-monitoring and prevention
  • Food as medicine, and metabolic nutrition

In addition to patient-facing work, Dr. Kimking has advised on real-world data studies, patient support programs, and diabetes treatment access initiatives across the MENA region and emerging markets. He has also designed and led medical training for physicians and pharmacists.

As the founder of SugarWiseLife.com, he combines his medical background with a passion for education to deliver practical, trustworthy, and non-judgmental guidance for people navigating life with diabetes. His goal is to help others not only manage their condition—but thrive with it.

Backed by a Dedicated Team of Experts

Dr. Kimking is supported by a small, highly experienced team—each bringing unique expertise to the SugarWiseLife mission:

Mindy Ramsay – Culinary & Nutrition Expert

Mindy Ramsay, diabetes-focused nutrition expert and head recipe creator at SugarWiseLife.com

With over 18 years in clinical nutrition—and a specialty in diabetes and obesity—Mindy crafts all recipes and dietary guidance with precision and heart. A former hospital chef and nutritionist, she knows how to create food that’s both nutritionally smart and emotionally satisfying.

Kathy Castermans – Senior Patient Counsel & Life Coach

Kathy Castermans, senior patient counselor and certified diabetes life coach

Kathy brings over 15 years of experience in emotional wellness, patient support, and lifestyle coaching. She helps guide our “Living Well” content and contributes to behavior-change strategies that empower readers to build confidence, manage stress, and embrace a whole-person approach to health.

Brian Davidson – Product & Tools Solutions Specialist

Brian Davidson, diabetes product expert and tech reviewer at SugarWiseLife.com

Brian is our go-to tech and tools expert, with more than 10 years of hands-on experience evaluating glucose monitors, insulin delivery systems, and digital health platforms. He ensures all our product recommendations are evidence-informed, practical, and tailored to real-life needs.

Together, this team shares a unified mission:

To make diabetes care understandable, doable, and even enjoyable—without compromising medical accuracy or empathy.

What You’ll Find on SugarWiseLife.com

We’ve organized the blog into four essential categories to support your journey holistically:

Diabetic Diet & Recipes

Explore easy-to-prepare, flavor-packed meals designed to stabilize blood sugar. Our collection includes low-carb, high-protein options, healthy swaps, snacks, and desserts—because eating well should still feel good.

Diabetes Symptoms & Management

Understand what’s happening in your body and how to respond. We explain type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, from symptoms like fatigue and thirst to medication strategies, lifestyle habits, and how to monitor your glucose effectively.

Diabetes Products & Tools

Find unbiased guidance on tools that support your care—blood glucose meters, CGMs, insulin pens, pumps, and the best health tracking apps—so you can make smart, informed decisions that fit your lifestyle.

Living Well with Diabetes

Because health is about more than blood sugar. Discover tips on movement, mental health, stress reduction, and how to create daily routines that uplift your mind and body. Our focus is on thriving, not just surviving.

A Final Word

Every article here is written with a clear goal: to help you feel informed, motivated, and capable. And if you walk away from a blog post or coaching session with even one new insight that makes life easier or brighter—that’s the win.

Thanks for being here.
Let’s build your SugarWise Life—together.

– Dr. Kimking, MD
Founder & Medical Director, SugarWiseLife.com