What is Carbohydrate Counting?Carbohydrate counting is a system that is often used to help people with diabetes monitor their carbohydrate intake so that they can...reactions9comments
Who Knew There Could Be So Many Names for Sugar?I did not know until I had a great visit with a nurse practitioner many years ago who specializes in treating those...reactions2comments
This is How You Stop Eating When You're FullOne of the tenets of the only eating plan I can get behind, intuitive eating, is that you honor your feelings of...reactions1comment
Tips for Making a Healthy School/Work LunchIf you have been off of work for the summer or your kids are now heading back to school, it’s time to...reactions1comment
My Favorite Foods By Category: Part 1Type 2 diabetes has really forced me to look at what foods I have been feeding my body. Every so often I...reactions3comments
Bottoms up! What to Drink with DiabetesWhen you are a person living with type 2 diabetes, you are constantly watching, measuring, and tweaking the foods you choose to...reactions3comments
10 Pasta SubstitutionsPasta is often a favorite food and household staple, but many people with diabetes tend to avoid it due to its effect...reactions9comments
Restaurant Eating: How to Choose Healthier OptionsDo you feel like you are making a healthy choice when you go out to eat? If you answered “no” chances are...reactions4comments
Food!I love food. Good food. Salads and other raw veggies, fruit, skinless chicken breast. I even love some not-so-good food. Hmmm, chicken...reactions2comments
Eggs Exonerated (Again)We all love a good mystery novel or TV show where circumstantial and other seemingly convincing evidence is misdirecting or misleading us...reactionscomments
Why Should I Count Carbs?Have you ever asked “Why should I count carbs?” You are not alone. Please read this article to learn the benefits of...reactions4comments
Is Aspartame Right for You?You may see it marketed as Nutrasweet® or Equal® but aspartame is everywhere. In diet soft drinks, yogurt, even ice cream. There have...reactions8comments
National Eat Your Vegetables DayCelebrating National Eat Your Veggies Day is a great and healthy way to get your veggies on! We know that fresh veggies...reactionscomments
Potassium and High Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabetes – All You Need To KnowToday in the United States, 73% of adults with type 2 diabetes have high blood pressure. That number may be surprising, but...reactions1comment
The Struggle with Hunger When Losing WeightHave you ever noticed an increase in hunger when you are trying to diet? Some may think, “well of course I am...reactions5comments
Is Keto for Me?We all want the best outcome for ourselves and our health especially if we live with type 2 diabetes. We search, we...reactions1comment
Oh, Nuts!As long as you don’t have any allergies, nuts can be an amazing addition to any diet, but particularly when you have...reactions4comments
How to Pack Lunch for WorkWe all know that packing our own lunch for school or work saves us money that we would spend eating out and...reactionscomments
Tips for Picking ProduceRecently, a fellow contributor asked for a few tips on how to pick produce. When shopping for fresh produce, what are some...reactionscomments
How To Beat Late Night Snacking Once And For All!Another good word for mindfulness is awareness. Keeping track of your food can be a great strategy for managing both your diabetes...reactionscomments
