You May Have PCOS...and Don't Even Know It. When I was around 6 or 7 years old, I started changing. I gradually went from a...reactionscomments
Exercise Might Not Be Working for You...From what I learn, I always come away with the impression that type 2 diabetes management should be as simple as 2+2=4…...reactionscomments
Assistance ProgramsIt is probably no big surprise to hear that managing your diabetes can be quite costly. The average cost of health care...reactions2comments
Injectables and Fear of Needles!When all other oral treatment alternatives have been exhausted, there are still some treatment plans available for persons with diabetes. These treatments...reactionscomments
5 Future Treatments for Type 2 DiabetesI am 38 years old and I have type 2 diabetes. I was diagnosed when I was 33 years young, and though...reactionscomments
Understanding Insulin PumpsMany people with type 2 diabetes will require insulin at some point in time. Insulin remains the fastest way to lower blood...reactionscomments
Diabetes-Compatible: Eating your way through a world of flavorsI look at my eating and cooking as an enjoyable way to manage myDiabetes and my life. It is not something to be...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
"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...reactionscomments
