Carbohydrate Quick Reference GuideUse this chart as a tool to stay on track with your carbohydrate goals each day. You’ll find quick portion size guides...reactions5comments
Heatwaves and Hypos: Woken Up by Low Blood SugarI'm not sure what woke me up first. Was it the hum of the oscillating fan? Or the cool sting of air...reactionscomments
Tips to Help Reduce Injection DiscomfortInsulin is administered as an injection using either an insulin syringe or penneedle tip (a pen needle tip is attached to the...reactionscomments
What to Do When You Feel OverwhelmedDiabetes doesn't stop when other parts of life pull at your time and energy. And diabetes isn't something you can hand off to...reactions1comment
Will My Disability Benefits Change If My Diagnosis Changes?Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you...reactions1comment
Sun, Sweat, and Self-care: Managing Diabetes While Staying Active This SummerSummer is in full swing, and with it comes the urge to get outside, soak up the sunshine, and hit the beach...reactions6comments
A Sample Morning Routine for People With Type 2 DiabetesLiving with type 2 diabetes can feel like a full-time job. While you may not be able to change your diagnosis, you...reactions1comment
Caring for Your Kidneys When You Have DiabetesEach year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) releases updated guidelines for diabetes care. Those guidelines are based on the latest research and...reactions1comment
When Things Go in Opposite Directions at the Same Time!Last fall, in September 2022, I had bariatric surgery. To be precise, I had a gastrectomy, also known as a gastric sleeve...reactions1comment
I Am Diabetic. Who Else Am I?I have diabetes, like most of you reading this. I live with it every day of my life. Some days it sucks...reactionscomments
White Chicken ChiliOne-pot dinners are such a great way to cook for a family. When they include vegetables, lean protein, and loads of fiber...reactionscomments
The Financial Burden of DiabetesManaging type 2 diabetes is expensive because it typically requires medications, blood sugar testing machines and supplies, visits to the doctor, and...reactions5comments
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Connections to Type 2 DiabetesNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now considered a metabolic disease. You may have heard of metabolic syndrome when learning about type...reactionscomments
Facing the Roadblocks to Eating Healthy With T2DI admit it; I find it so hard to eat right with type 2 diabetes (T2D). What do you do when you...reactions3comments
Starting From Respect: How We Can Have Healthy ConversationsRecently, the celebrity press was abuzz about Ozempic — yet again. On social media, one celebrity commented that another was looking good...reactions1comment
Finding Lower-Carb Mexican Food Favorites!Mexican food is the best (in my opinion, at least!). I love all of the vibrant flavors and colors used in this...reactions2comments
How to Eat on a Budget During These High Inflation TimesIf you've been to the grocery store in the last year, you know that nearly every product is more expensive. Inflation in...reactions2comments
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
What You Drink Makes a DifferenceHopefully, when you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D), your doctor spent a lot of time discussing the additional health complications...reactions3comments
Why Regular Blood Sugar Monitoring Works for MeIt has been quite a while since I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a little over 30 years ago. During...reactionscomments
