Break the Cycle of All-or-Nothing Thinking PatternsAll-or-nothing patterns of thinking often show up with health-related behaviors. That’s because your behaviors follow your thoughts. That’s why keeping your thoughts in check is important. With this thought pattern...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Dan (Part 1)It is time to get to know some community members! We recently spoke with Dan Meredith, an active community member on our Facebook page. Dan frequently interacts on our Facebook...reactionscomments
Carbs—The Slow & Fast of ItCarbs. Carbs. Carbs. Seems like that’s all we talk about. Well, not quite, but we talk about it a lot. And for good reason. Carbohydrates, whether big or small in...reactionscomments
Your Goals Need to Be More than Just SMARTWe’re told that to successfully manage life with diabetes, we need to have goals. And those goals have to be SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based. For many people...reactionscomments
FDA Approves First Generic Drug Used to Treat Severe HypoglycemiaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic glucagon for injection to treat severe hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar). The glucagon injection is packaged in an...reactionscomments
Mood BoostersDid you know that foods have the ability to boost your mood? I’m not just talking about the sugar rush you get after an ice cream cone. I’m talking about...reactionscomments
Why This Diabetes Podcast Is Dedicated to YouLet's face it - the chances of you meeting someone like me are pretty slim. You live with type 2 diabetes. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist...reactionscomments
Savory Acorn Squash With Toasted AlmondsGet ready to fall in love with these fall flavors. Its sweet yet warm aroma will bring back memories of cozy sweaters, hot cider, and seasonal activities. It’s packed with...reactionscomments
Nostrum Laboratories Voluntarily Recalls an Additional Lot of Extended Release MetforminThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying healthcare professionals and people who take metformin that Nostrum Laboratories has voluntarily recalled an additional lot of extended-release (ER) metformin. The...reactionscomments
Can Type 2 Diabetes Occur in Those Underweight?A common myth surrounding type 2 diabetes is that it only occurs in people who are overweight. After all, it is known that 85% of people with type 2 diabetes...reactionscomments
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?When your body does not have enough sugar to use for energy, it begins to break down fat and produces blood acids called ketones. Diabetic ketoacidosis or DKA, occurs when...reactionscomments
Steamed Carrots and CauliflowerThis is one of my favorite ways to incorporate healthy veggies with dinner, and do it fast! Steaming vegetables is one of the best ways to cook them because it...reactionscomments
3 More Healthy Kitchen Essentials to Add to Your ListIn these strange times that we're living in thanks to the pandemic, I’m doing my best to support local restaurants via takeout. Waitressing is how I paid for college and...reactionscomments
My Experience With TrulicityA few months ago, I started on an injectable medication called Trulicity. My doctor gave me the option of a few different medications to add to Metformin. I was able...reactions1comment
Diabetes-Friendly Tips to Fuel Your Fitness Regimen – Part 2See part 1 of this article to first learn when and if you need to snack based on your blood glucose levels. Now that you know more about the importance...reactionscomments
Garlic Shrimp SaladShrimp is so versatile in how you can season it. For this recipe, I have added garlic and parsley to give it some flavor. Makes 4 servings Prep time: 10...reactionscomments
Exercise and Blood GlucoseThere are three main aspects of diabetes management; medication, diet, and exercise. Depending on the person with diabetes, it could be any mixture of these three things that will help...reactions2comments
How Has Your Diabetes Approach Changed Over the Years?A diabetes philosophy may sound “too deep” for some. However, I think we all have a way we’ve determined we’re going to approach things in our lives. Call it values, work ethic...reactionscomments
New Study Finds Once-Weekly Insulin May Be Effective for Managing Type 2 DiabetesA new study has found that a new once-weekly insulin treatment may be as effective as once-daily insulin in people with type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association and the...reactions2comments
Community Member Spotlight: Jai SmithIt is time to get to know some community members! We recently spoke with Jai Smith, an active community member on Type2Diabetes.com and our Facebook page. Jai posts frequently on...reactionscomments
