6 Secrets to Simpler Meal PlanningYou’ve made the decision to eat healthier, and you’ve come to the realization that eating this way is probably going to mean less eating out and more preparing foods at... By Jen Picicci, MHS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
So...You Have Type 2 Diabetes and You Hate to Cook?Eating out may not be the best answer to eating Diabetes-Compatible meals. You know that. You did not just fall off the turnip truck (why do turnip truck drivers get... By ward-alper-the-decadent-diabetic4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Should I wear a Medical Alert Bracelet?When we think of medical alert jewelry, we tend to think of persons who might be in immediate danger from a food allergy, or even a low blood glucose episode... By Lizmari Collazo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Low Carbohydrate Replacements that WORK!!A recipe was posted here on T2D the other day for a great recipe for Goulash. The picture showed the meat on a bed of noodles. Now, just because you... By ward-alper-the-decadent-diabetic3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Wish I'd Known About Intuitive EatingI’ve written a couple of previous posts about how to start eating intuitively, but this time I thought I’d delve into what I wish I’d known about it before I... By Jen Picicci, MHS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don’t Let Your Diabetes Management Efforts Go Up in SmokeYou’ve heard the message millions of times. There are heart wrenching ads on radio, billboards, television, and even at schools during the month of November – the Great American Smoke... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diabetes and Winter TravelIt’s starting to be that time of the year where folks might turn into geese, and flee the cold weather. I can’t say I blame them. My home state of... By Lizmari Collazo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Real Scoop on CholesterolNovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Do you know where your blood cholesterol levels are? Make this month a time to take steps towards feeling and living your best! We’re... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Understanding the A1c TestThe Hemoglobin A1c test, or simply your A1c, measures a person’s average blood sugar control over the past two to three months. It is often referred to as your diabetes... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dating and Type 2 DiabetesI dislike dating. There’s just something incredibly disingenuous about it. We meet people in artificial settings, dress fancier than usual, and present ourselves as better versions of our usual personas... By Lizmari Collazo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meeting our exercise goals and optimizing time spent exercising. Does Interval walking or continuous walking benefit us more?Exercise is important for our health; however, many of us fall short of what is recommended. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), only 49.6% of adults over the... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Low Blood Sugar Controls Appetite -- Not GenesA key to effective diabetes management is keeping steady blood glucose levels. Steady blood glucose levels have many benefits, including the prevention of hypoglycemia. But there’s another potential key benefit... By Lizmari Collazo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Help! I'm Always Hungry!" -- Managing Our Hunger SignalsRedirecting our thoughts and energies when we’re trying to make lifestyle changes can be difficult, especially if we have developed a lifetime of bad habits and emotional connections to food... By Lizmari Collazo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ten Tips To Help Reduce the Pain of Finger PricksRegularly testing blood sugar through finger pricks can get painful pretty quickly. It can also lead to developing calloused fingers and scar tissue. In order for us to avoid some... By Lizmari Collazo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Three Ways To Stick With Healthy Eating Even When No One Else IsSigh. It’s hard enough to choose cauliflower over cake even when you’re home alone with your own good intentions. Add in a gaggle of family and friends, especially when those people are... By Jen Picicci, MHS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Decluttering your Life into Good Diabetes ManagementWhen we think of diabetes management, we think of the standard things: diet, exercise, medication, education or counseling, and maybe even therapy. But one non-traditional way in which we can... By Lizmari Collazo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Juggling Diabetes and GriefRecently, I lost a pet which I had owned for many years. I loved him as a child and it has been a devastating change. It's been a learning moment... By Lizmari Collazo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Diabetes Once You’ve Left Your Doctor’s Office (Part 2)In the last post, I discussed some of the basics of diabetes, and what having it means. The thought of having diabetes can be scary and we can feel powerless... By Lizmari Collazo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Type 2 Diabetes in AmericaWhat is the real impact of type 2 diabetes in America? The type 2 diabetes in America Study was conducted over the internet in April 2014. The primary goal of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments