What Is a CDCES & How I Can Find One?Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES), informally known as "diabetes educators," can be a critical part of your care team. Here’s a rundown on who CDCESs are, how to find...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Protein Breakfast BowlThis recipe is an easy one to throw together in the morning if you have some quinoa cooked and ready to go. Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 bowl Prep...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Managing the Cost of Type 2 DiabetesAffording supplies and prescription drugs for managing type 2 diabetes can be challenging. The costs can be high and difficult to afford. To learn more about how the community navigates...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breaking Down the Mediterranean DietLow-Carb, Intermittent Fasting, and Mediterranean. These diet terms are often referenced but not necessarily discussed thoroughly. When you are living with type 2 diabetes, you probably get frequent questions about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tasty Tofu-Turkey ChiliThe best part of chili and this recipe is that it's delicious and easily adjusted to your taste preferences. This tasty chili will be an instant crowd favorite! It's also...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Metformin and Vitamin B12 DeficiencyMetformin is one of the first-line medications and most commonly prescribed oral medication for managing type 2 diabetes. It is important to note that one possible side effect that many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mango Cucumber SaladIt takes two to "mango!" And in this case, its partner is cool as a cucumber. This tasty recipe has all of the flavor essentials to make your tastebuds dance...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hydration, Electrolytes, and Beating the Heat With Type 2 DiabetesBeing hydrated seems to be the solution to many concerns. Clear skin, proper digestion, body temperature regulation, and more. But, did you know that adequate hydration can also contribute to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Parmesan Pesto Baked SalmonThis salmon dish has added flavor from the parmesan cheese and pesto. Read more about fish as part of a healthy type 2 diabetes diet!Makes 2 servings Prep time: 5...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eating: My Most Loathed ChoreI am sure the first thing you may have thought when reading the title was that it is some form of clickbait. Why would anyone think that eating is a...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Is Honey Okay for Type 2 Diabetics?Honey is a natural sweetener that tastes delicious in tea, coffee, on top of yogurt, and in baked goods. The fact that it is "natural" might make one think that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Best Ever Banana BreadIs there anything more a-peel-ing than a slice of ooey-gooey banana bread? While this loaf may be naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, it is far from satisfaction-free! Its decadent dark chocolate...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Who You Gonna Call (If You Need Information About Your Diabetes)?A friend of mine who happens to have type 2 diabetes was telling me the other day that she is planning on calling her endocrinologist to schedule an appointment with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Food Decisions In-the-Moment Are a Recipe for DisasterPeople often request my help in developing strategies to use in the moment for dealing with struggles around food. This includes temptations, emotional eating, triggers, negative events, etc. In my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medication Compliance: My Wake-up CallLet's be real. No one wants to take medications daily. Unfortunately, for some, that becomes a reality. Usually, this happens when people reach older ages. This was not the case for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We’re Saying the Same Thing But Using Different Words: CGM VersionHere we go again! I’m continuing my series on bringing together “layman’s” terms and medical jargon into one neat package. This time with a focus on continuous glucose monitor devices! One thing to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Starting Your Treatment With VictozaIf you have diabetes, you have likely heard of Victoza and Saxenda. The two agents contain the same active ingredient, liraglutide, but their approved indication for use differs. Saxenda is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Butternut Squash SoupI love butternut squash soup! Anytime I’d go out for lunch and saw it on the menu, I’d order it. Imagine how thrilled I was when my friend told me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Train Your Family to Support YouYes, you read the title correctly. Some of us may need to train our family to support us in the right way. This goes beyond simple teaching. It’s very easy...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
