Moving With Neuropathy: How I Stay Focused on the SidelinesIf you are newly diagnosed or a veteran with type 2 diabetes, you are or may likely suffer from diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy...reactionscomments
Why Magnesium Matters When Living With DiabetesMagnesium is a vital mineral that the brain and body need to work well. It plays a key role in more than...reactionscomments
8 Healthy Soda Alternatives That Actually Taste GoodSoda is an addicting combination of carbonation and sugar, and for some, caffeine. Once you’ve had it, you’ll probably want more. It...reactions6comments
When Habits Shift: Overcoming Cravings and Dieting Fatigue in Diabetes ManagementSo, you’ve done the right thing by eating right or using medications that help curb appetite, such as semaglutide. But what happens...reactionscomments
Beyond the Scale: Meaningful Ways to Measure Your Health ProgressI used to obsess about the numbers on the scale. I’d weigh myself first thing in the morning, always without clothes on...reactions8comments
Losing Belly Fat for Better Diabetes ManagementOf course, genetics plays a role in our health. Our genes predispose us to a certain hair color, eye color, and even...reactions10comments
How I Manage Stress While Living With Type 2 DiabetesManaging stress can be a challenge for those living with type 2 diabetes. It's understandable that the additional responsibility of managing our...reactions4comments
What Gets You Moving?Before my type 2 diabetes diagnosis, I was lazy. You might say I was unexpectedly reckless with the way I ate and...reactions3comments
The Link Between Red Meat, Blood Sugar, and Type 2 DiabetesAbout 1 in 10 people in the United States have diabetes, and up to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. This...reactions7comments
My Diabetes Is Controlled, So Why Can't I Eat What I Want?The first time I got a normal A1c reading, I was thrilled. Finally, my type 2 diabetes was under control. Then I...reactions19comments
How Often Should I Check My Blood Sugar?Have you ever wondered how often you should be monitoring your blood glucose and at what times of day you should be...reactions9comments
The Side-Eye of Sugar: Living with Type 2 Diabetes in a Judgmental WorldThe crinkle of a chip bag at a work meeting, the raised eyebrows as I reach for a second slice of pecan...reactions11comments
Upgrade Your Comfort Food: A Diabetes-Friendly Grilled Cheese GuideOne of my favorite (and quick) go-to meals for lunch or dinner is a grilled cheese sandwich. But the traditional approach isn’t...reactions1comment
5 Flaws with Type 2 Diabetes Reversal StudiesThe headlines reporting on type 2 diabetes (T2D) reversal research may sound promising. But the research is not without its flaws. Learn...reactionscomments
Living With Diabetes: An Interview with Toby SmithsonToby Smithson personally lives with diabetes and helps others with diabetes through her work as a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator...reactionscomments
Healthy Eating at a Wedding ReceptionHave questions about diabetes (and who doesn't)? Diabetes educator and author Toby Smithson answers your questions in a "Tell Me..." series of...reactionscomments
4 Simple Strategies for Curbing the CravingsAs a person with type 2 diabetes, you're probably familiar with the difficulty in controlling your cravings for sugary treats and savory...reactions5comments
Hear+Now: Protecting Your Vision From Diabetic RetinopathyDid you know that more than half of people living with diabetes will develop some form of retinopathy in their lifetime? While...reactionscomments
Is 25 Grams of Sugar Enough? Lessons from a One-Month ExperimentSugar is so delicious, isn’t it? I mean, not straight up or anything, but mixed into things like chocolate chips, chocolate cake...reactions8comments
Mediterranean DietToby Smithson gives us an overview of the Mediterranean Diet, a healthy eating plan for diabetes that’s often touted as being the...reactionscomments
