Quick 5-Ingredient GuacamoleGuacamole is so versatile. Put it on your tacos, baked potatoes, or throw it on top of grilled fish! But let’s be honest...reactions1comment
Eye, Eye, Eye: What to Expect at Your Next Diabetes Eye AppointmentDo you regularly have your eyes checked, or is it a struggle to stay on top of your appointments? Maybe you've put off...reactions3comments
Quick Fish TacosFish is an important part of any healthy eating pattern, but especially for folks with diabetes. That’s because omega-3s have been linked...reactions1comment
What I Wish Someone With Type 2 Diabetes Would Ask Me as a CDCESI LOVE when someone comes to see me with a list of questions. I'm a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)...reactions2comments
Quick, Easy, and Affordable Vegan Lo MeinEating higher amounts of plant-based foods have been linked to improvements in diabetes health. Not only is this recipe simple and quick, but...reactionscomments
Crispy Brussels SproutsWhether you’re trying to find a side dish for a meal at home or looking to take something new to the next...reactions1comment
3 Common Misunderstandings About Type 2 Diabetes ProgressionThe words diabetes progression often strike fear into those living with type 2 diabetes. It’s a scary term, made even scarier when it’s...reactions2comments
Chicken and Avocado Honey Mustard SaladThere are many ways to decrease your risk for heart disease, one of which is switching out red meats for leaner proteins...reactionscomments
Can I Get Pregnant If I Have Type 2 Diabetes?Very few diabetes education programs are designed for young people diagnosed or living with type 2 diabetes. I remember speaking with a...reactionscomments
We’re Saying the Same Thing but Using Different Words: Complicated Words Associated With Diabetes CareMedical notes and lab work are becoming more available via online healthcare portals. However, that doesn’t make the medical jargon found in...reactionscomments
Beef and Broccoli With MushroomsSometimes there is nothing more enjoyable than to call in a takeout order from your favorite local restaurant, but eating out can...reactionscomments
What Is “Basal” Insulin?I try hard to make diabetes terms easy to understand, including types of insulin. However, being human, I still fall short! Recently, a person...reactionscomments
We’re Saying the Same Thing but Using Different Words: Diabetes Lab WorkEven as medical notes and lab work become more available via online portals, you may notice a number of different terms used...reactions2comments
Why Should You Know About Concentrated Insulins?For those of you who use insulin, and still struggle to see healthy blood sugars, it may be time to consider concentrated...reactionscomments
5 Mistakes People Make About Their A1CAn A1C is more than just a lab result for you and your medical team. Here are 5 mistakes people with diabetes...reactions1comment
Insulin Dosing Options Beyond an Insulin Pump: V-GoTaking insulin for type 2 diabetes can be a lot of work. But there are options that may potentially make life a little...reactionscomments
The 3 Most Common Questions I’m Asked as a CDCESWhen working with type 2 diabetes patients, I receive many of the same questions related to diabetes care. Here are the top...reactionscomments
We’re Saying the Same Thing But Using Different Words: General Diabetes CareThe healthcare world is full of all kinds of lingo. In fact, you may meet two different medical professionals who refer to the...reactionscomments
What Is a CDCES & How I Can Find One?Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES), informally known as "diabetes educators," can be a critical part of your care team. Here’s a...reactions4comments
We’re Saying the Same Thing But Using Different Words: CGM VersionHere we go again! I’m continuing my series on bringing together “layman’s” terms and medical jargon into one neat package. This time with a...reactionscomments
