Navigating Type 2 Diabetes in My Family TreeI had 18 aunts and uncles just on my mother's side of the family. Many of my extended family members had diabetes...reactionscomments
Is There One Best Diet for Type 2 Diabetes?After you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your doctor may recommend changing your eating habits or starting a new diet. The...reactions8comments
How I Manage Food Cravings With Type 2 Diabetes and CancerAfter getting my A1C under control, I lost weight and was doing well. Imagine how happy I was to have lost almost...reactions8comments
How a Foot Massager Became My Neuropathy AllyLiving with diabetes neuropathy is a constant dance between acceptance and frustration. The tingling, burning, and numbness in my feet can make...reactions11comments
Small Steps Towards a Healthier YouSo often, it can feel like climbing a mountain when trying to make nutrition or lifestyle changes. People choose cleanses, fasts, and...reactionscomments
How to Recognize Red Flags in Diabetes CareLiving with type 2 diabetes very often gets a bad reputation! From people commenting, "Oh, you should just lose weight," to "You...reactionscomments
Turnip Hash Brown BreakfastIf you're looking for a lower-carbohydrate option to potato hash browns, this turnip has brown recipe is a great alternative. For this...reactionscomments
Is It Time to Revamp Your Diabetes Management?Something is refreshing about a new calendar year, a chance to let go of the old and embrace the new. The new...reactionscomments
Wearable Devices: The Good, The Bad and The UglyWearable glucose monitoring devices are the newest tech. There is the Libre Freestyle Sensor Flash Glucose Monitor and the DexcomG6 Continuous Glucose...reactions6comments
Quick Spinach and Egg ScrambleIf you are tired of eating plain scrambled eggs, mix them up with vegetables! Throwing in a handful of spinach to your...reactionscomments
Six Small Meals Eating PlanI have, on numerous occasions, been told by patients that eating several times a day helped them to achieve their health-related goals...reactions3comments
Broccoli and Cauliflower Egg CasseroleIt’s always a good idea to sneak some healthy vegetables into any recipe. Tuck some antioxidant and fiber-filled broccoli and cauliflower into...reactions6comments
Plant-Based Breakfast IdeasMany breakfast recipes contain ingredients like eggs, dairy, and meat. Dishes like egg scrambles and sides of bacon are well-loved in America...reactionscomments
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Causing My Itch?Do you find yourself constantly scratching? Maybe you have an itch that comes and goes. Or your skin has developed a rash...reactionscomments
Experiencing Difficult Emotions During Life Transitions: Is This Normal?For about a month now, I have wanted to write about some overlapping things I often see in my work that relate...reactionscomments
It's Okay to Grieve in DiabetesHas anyone ever told you it’s okay to grieve the loss of your non-diabetes body? That it’s okay if you miss your “old”...reactions11comments
Denial & Difficulty Accepting a Diabetes DiagnosisDenial and difficulty accepting the diabetes diagnosis are not uncommon. You may have found yourself or someone else saying “I’m only borderline...reactionscomments
Could You Be Misdiagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes?Many people believe there are only 2 types of diabetes, most notably type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). However...reactions3comments
Keeping Your Marriage Strong After a Diabetes DiagnosisMy husband and I began dating on October 9, 1998, during our senior year of high school. Twenty-three years later, we just...reactionscomments
How to Pick a Plant-Based Burger That's Right for YouIt's time to reinvent the way we burger! Whether it's a tasty dinner, outdoor barbecue, or Sunday football feast, plant-based burgers are...reactions5comments
