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...reactions4comments
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
Quick & Clever Ways to HydrateYeah, yeah, yeah, 8 cups a day — we all hear it and we know we should be drinking more water. After...reactionscomments
Ten Tips To Help Reduce the Pain of Finger PricksRegularly testing blood sugar through finger pricks can get painful pretty quickly. It can also lead to developing calloused fingers and scar...reactions3comments
Tips to Improve Your Sleep With T2DMake sleep cool again! We live in a society where sleep deprivation is often glorified. Lack of sleep usually gets viewed as...reactionscomments
What Is Diabetic Macular Edema?Macular edema is a buildup of fluid in the macula. The macula is an important part of the retina, which is the...reactions3comments
When Do High Blood Sugars Need Less Medication?When it comes to diabetes medications, if you've struggled with higher blood sugars, you may be thinking you need more medicine. However...reactions1comment
The Harm of Calling T2D a Lifestyle DiseaseDon't call type 2 diabetes (T2D) a "lifestyle disease." It's way more complicated than that. Personal lifestyle changes can positively impact diabetes...reactions1comment
Is Fear of Diabetes Complications Getting in the Way?There it was. In my Twitter feed. From the American Diabetes Association and on World Diabetes Day, no less. “#Diabetes is a...reactions3comments
SNRI Drugs and Diabetic NeuropathyDiabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes that can lead to pain, ulcerations, and in some cases, amputation. A class of drugs...reactions1comment
Factors that Affect Blood GlucoseMany of us may often try to predict what our blood glucose levels may be, but as some of you may have...reactionscomments
The Risk Of ShinglesEach day I learn diabetes puts me at risk for other things. My epiphany started when I broke my ankle a month...reactionscomments
Financial Barriers to Type 2 Diabetes CareManaging any chronic condition can be expensive, and diabetes is no exception. It is estimated that the total cost of treating diabetes...reactionscomments
