Is Honey Safe for People With T2D? Glycemic Impact, Benefits, and GuidelinesHoney is a natural sweetener that adds rich flavor to hot tea, morning coffee, plain yogurt, and baked goods. Because it is...reactionscomments
Understanding Sugar Alcohols: A Guide for Managing Type 2 DiabetesWith all the different names for sweeteners, navigating food labels can be quite challenging. One of the common ingredients found in many...reactionscomments
How to Handle Halloween When Managing Type 2 DiabetesHalloween marks the start of the holiday season! While it’s a festive time to create lifelong memories, it can also be stressful...reactions5comments
Blonde Tahini FudgeHave you ever tried "blonde" fudge before? This recipe eliminates the use of cocoa and sugar while making use of protein and...reactionscomments
Sweet Peanut Butter TreatWith just 8 grams of carbs per serving, this recipe makes a great dessert. Peanut butter is the featured ingredient that can...reactionscomments
How to Use Meal Prep to Manage Type 2 DiabetesEating healthy food every day is a major part of managing type 2 diabetes. However, daily life takes up a lot of...reactions11comments
Butternut Squash SoupI love butternut squash soup! Anytime I’d go out for lunch and see it on the menu, I’d order it. Imagine how...reactionscomments
Illness, Surgery, and Diabetes Meds: What You Should KnowWhen you have diabetes, your medications are a key part of staying healthy. However, sometimes when you are sick or need surgery...reactionscomments
Understanding and Managing Erratic Blood SugarAs a diabetes educator counseling patients, the single concern I hear most often is the frustrating unpredictability of blood glucose levels. You...reactions5comments
Managing the Invisible Mental Health Toll of DiabetesWhen people hear the word "pain," physical pain is usually what comes to mind. Most people have experienced physical pain at some...reactions15comments
Widening the Aperture: Why I’m Focusing on Life, Not Just My A1CFor years, the gold standard of success in my health journey was a single number: the ever-so-lovely A1C. It’s the metric that...reactionscomments
Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice SyrupIt's the season for all things pumpkin spice! Sadly, many pumpkin spice flavored foods and products don't actually contain real pumpkin. In...reactions6comments
The Truth About Diabetes Cheat Days and Blood SugarThere is no doubt that one of the hardest parts of living with type 2 diabetes is sticking to a diet that...reactions6comments
Calibrating CGMs: What You Need to KnowContinuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have become increasingly popular, replacing traditional blood glucose monitoring systems for many people with type 2 diabetes. These...reactions3comments
Type 2 Diabetes and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Choosing the Best Nut Butter for DiabetesThere are so many nut butter options on the market today, that it can be hard to know what to try. Each...reactions4comments
Switching to a CGM: What Surprised MeGingerly pressing the plastic applicator against my belly, I stand at the bathroom counter. Looking in the mirror, I wince in anticipation...reactionscomments
An Interview with Terri: A Diabetes Management Success StoryToby’s recently diagnosed friend Terri talks about building a medical team, and finding new energy through her healthier lifestyle after diagnosis...reactionscomments
A Guide to Monk Fruit Sweetener for DiabetesStevia is one of the most popular sugar-free sweeteners found in sugar-free products and treats. I have experimented a lot with stevia...reactions4comments
A Guide to Baking with Almond Flour for Type 2 DiabetesDo we have any bakers with type 2 diabetes out there? In the past 5 years, I have grown to love baking...reactions4comments
