Baked Turnip FriesFrench fries can be a delicious side dish but contain too many carbohydrates. This recipe substitutes potatoes for turnips as a healthier alternative! Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 baked...reactionscomments
The Emotional TollOn this diabetic journey, you can be your own cheerleader or your own worst rival. We have likely all experienced both aspects in life. The emotional impact that diabetes takes...reactions1comment
Please Pass the Potatoes? Thanksgiving Dinner When You Have DiabetesAs we excitedly enter the holiday season, making Thanksgiving dinner plans and menus is at the top of many to-do lists! But when you have diabetes, this meal may bring...reactionscomments
There’s a Reason It’s Called a Diabetes Journey: T2D ProgressionYou may often hear people talk about their diabetes journey. The word "journey" may sound like a strange way to describe a health condition. But, in many ways, there's much...reactions3comments
T2D Quiz: Thanksgiving Hidden CarbohydratesAs Peppermint Patty once said to Charlie Brown, "Don't you know anything about Thanksgiving dinners? Where're the mashed potatoes? Where's the cranberry sauce? Where's the pumpkin pie?" And she named...reactionscomments
Tofu BowlThis quick tofu bowl recipe was inspired by taking leftovers from the refrigerator, adding some seasoning, and heating it all up in a frying pan. Makes 1 serving Serving Size:...reactionscomments
Comfort Food and Type 2 DiabetesThe leaves are changing colors, the temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. As I write this, we are in the peak of fall, heading towards winter. During...reactions2comments
Wheat Bran BunsA common misconception with diabetes is that you can't eat bread. However, that’s simply not true! There are many varieties of bread, each offering different nutritional benefits. Wheat bread can add...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Glucose MonitorsPeople with diabetes are always trying to figure out the best way to monitor their blood sugar levels. One of the most effective ways is with a glucose monitor. There...reactions2comments
Important End-of-Year Tasks for People With DiabetesAs the end of the year quickly approaches, there are certain important tasks for people with diabetes and other preexisting conditions to do before the new year begins. Healthcare and...reactionscomments
What’s the Best Milk Alternative for Diabetes Management?If you head down the refrigerated section of the grocery store, there are seemingly endless non-dairy milk options to grab. It's as if anything and everything has been transformed into...reactionscomments
Red Pepper and Feta OmeletIn my house, Sunday is a day for eggs. This omelet is one of my son's very favorites. Adding feta instead of the usual cheddar cheese gives an extra creaminess...reactions4comments
People With T2D Have Superhero PowersAs a diabetes care and education specialist, I see you beat yourselves up over your diabetes. I hear you call yourself a "failure." I don't see a failure. I see...reactionscomments
Chopped Cashew SaladIn a rush but still in need of a satisfying and delicious lunch option? Try this! With a premade salad kit and healthy fats and protein, you will be eating...reactionscomments
What is the Standard American Diet?S.A.D. is an acronym that stands for the Standard American Diet. The typical dishes found throughout America are known as the Standard American Diet. Unfortunately, the Standard American Diet is...reactionscomments
Keto and Vegan Mini CheesecakesThese melt-in-your-mouth mini cheesecakes only require six ingredients, and this recipe is suitable for those who follow a low-carb, vegan, or keto diet. This recipe can be easily doubled to...reactions1comment
How a Daily Cup of Tea May Improve Your Diabetes ManagementIt’s time to spill the tea. Your daily steep can have positive health implications on overall disease risk and diabetes management. With quality options such as green, black, white, oolong...reactionscomments
6 Reasons Why You Need to Make an Appointment With a CDCESDiabetes is 24/7 and 365 days a year. Living with diabetes is hard work both mentally and physically. From the minute you are diagnosed you're thrown into a new world...reactions1comment
Have a Masterful MindMy grandma would tell me all the time, "You sow what you reap so keep a masterful mind." Control what you think and consume not only physically, with food, but...reactionscomments
Sriracha Broccoli WingsThis recipe is meant to be a healthier plant-based version of fried chicken wings. Cauliflower is normally the most common substitute, and I also have a recipe for buffalo cauliflower...reactionscomments
