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...reactions11comments
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
Explaining Type 2 Diabetes to My Little SuperheroBraxton, my 4-year-old son, is a ball of boundless and what seems to be endless energy. He tackles his breakfast like a...reactionscomments
Meal Prep Snacks for Better Type 2 Diabetes Management Snacks can be an Achilles heel when it comes to managing what you eat. Hunger strikes and suddenly you hear the siren...reactions4comments
Swiss Spinach Avocado SaladThis salad is super quick and easy to make. Adding the 'everything but the bagel' seasoning gives it a lovely presentation that...reactionscomments
Quiz! How Many Carbs in These 5 BBQ Foods?With warmer weather, who doesn’t love spending more time outdoors? Bring on the cookouts! With burgers, hotdogs, potatoes, baked beans, corn on...reactionscomments
Meeting Carbohydrates - Nonstarchy VegetablesTo be honest, the carbohydrate content of nonstarchy vegetables is so low that nonstarchy vegetables are technically not considered carbohydrate foods in...reactions5comments
High Morning Blood Sugars: What Is the Dawn Phenomenon?People with diabetes have trouble converting food into energy. When you eat, your body breaks down food into a sugar called glucose...reactions8comments
Why Am I Waking Up With High Blood Sugar?It can feel like someone is just playing a cruel joke. I wake up in the morning to find that my glucose...reactions6comments
Summer Snacking – Managing Blood Glucose During PartiesAs April comes to a close, the summer season is fast approaching which means warm weather, sweet drinks, pool parties and barbecues! So you...reactionscomments
15 Low Carb Appetizer IdeasWho doesn’t love a nice buffet spread full of dips, hors d'oeuvres, and other delicious snacks? Sometimes we fill up more before...reactions2comments
