Estimating Portion Sizes with Everyday ObjectsControlling portion sizes is a key part of managing your blood glucose levels. Most people tend to overestimate portion sizes, meaning they...reactions2comments
8 Diabetes-Friendly Desserts!The holiday season is upon us! 'Tis the season for holiday parties and family get-togethers. And what's a party without decadent and...reactionscomments
Do You Feel Discouraged With Your Type 2 Diabetes Journey?Lately, I've been feeling discouraged. It's not because my numbers aren't okay - they are. I've been eating pretty healthy, and the...reactions11comments
How to Encourage Children to Create Healthy HabitsI think we can all agree that building healthy eating habits is a lifelong goal. Starting certain practices at a young age...reactions3comments
Dating With Diabetes: Tips for Navigating Romantic RelationshipsBeing diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is a challenging experience, and honestly, it left me feeling overwhelmed. I was especially overwhelmed when...reactions1comment
Heart-Friendly Chocolate Chip CookiesThis cookie recipe is my take on turning traditional chocolate chip cookies into heart-friendly cookies. This recipe uses rolled oats in place...reactions3comments
My Diabetes Meds Went ViralI started taking Ozempic over a year ago. It's been a great tool for me to manage my diabetes and control my...reactions5comments
Dealing With the Worry of My Blood Sugar IncreasingI've recently been happy with my blood glucose levels and A1C. For the past 2 years, I have been taking Ozempic, which...reactions2comments
Even More Reasons to Eat Your Vegetables!You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that aging happens. In fact, we age every minute of each day...reactionscomments
Why Is It So Hard for Me to Eat Right?I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes about 3 years ago. After a while, it progressed to type 2 diabetes. Part of my problem...reactions7comments
How I Dealt With Sudden Weight LossI have had type 2 diabetes for over 20 years. Of course, I've had my ups and downs. Sometimes, I think people...reactions3comments
Mashed Cannellini BeansLooking for a diabetes-friendly alternative to mashed potatoes? This mashed cannellini beans recipe is a high-protein and lower carbohydrate dish with a...reactions4comments
Tuna Salad RollupBored with the same cold lunch options? Tuna salad to the rescue! This is an easy and delicious recipe but can also...reactions1comment
Erectile Dysfunction in Type 2 DiabetesErectile dysfunction (ED) is a common complication of type 2 diabetes. ED is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection firm...reactionscomments
Lower-Sugar Walnut BlondiesWhether you are a "health nut" or simply trying to make more balanced choices when it comes to desserts, these walnut blondies...reactionscomments
6 Ways Friends and Family Can Support You With T2DMost of the time, your friends and family mean well regarding your type 2 diabetes. But there are suggestions for what to...reactions2comments
Beat the Heat With Type 2 DiabetesWe're living through another scorching summer. After June temperatures set records worldwide, NASA warned that July 2023 is expected to be the...reactions2comments
Beyond the Lettuce Leaf: Diabetes-Friendly Bread SubstitutionsSandwiches are one of my favorite lunch foods. What's not to like? They're easy to make, and can be eaten hot or...reactions13comments
Paid Opportunity | CKD + T2D Social Media PartnershipWe're looking to co-create content alongside patient leaders living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) that will appear...reactionscomments
How to Take NSAIDs SafelyNSAID stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs are widely used to treat mild to moderate pain, fever, and swelling. This makes them...reactionscomments
