Grape Tomato SaladThis recipe makes a great side salad. It features grape tomatoes, walnuts, and parmesan cheese. For additional protein, try adding diced grilled chicken or edamame if a plant-based protein option...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Social Media Cleanse for Type 2 DiabetesCould a break from social media be just what your diabetes needs? Social media has its time and place. It helps you connect with others personally and in the diabetes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tuna CakesThis is a great recipe for lunch, dinner, or meal prepping for the week! Keep extra tuna cakes in the freezer and microwave for 1-2 minutes before consuming. These tuna...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Replacements for Your Morning CoffeeCoffee is a part of most Americans' morning rituals. In the United States, Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day. We really love the stuff! However, for some...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Walnut Crunch ClustersThis treat is very crunchy and slightly sweet. It will pair perfectly with a hot cup of tea. Pumpkin spice is the secret ingredient that adds a fall flavor to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Avoiding Type 2 Diabetes in Our KidsHave you looked at the numbers of people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes lately? They are staggering. I know it can be hard as adults to look beyond ourselves...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sick Day SurpriseI write and speak to patients often about how illness complicates the management of diabetes. In fact, I wrote a post earlier this year I called “Sick Day” Diabetes Self...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Clinical Inertia and Does It Affect You?Struggling with higher blood sugars? You may have also experienced clinical inertia and not even realized it. Clinical inertia describes what happens if your medical provider does not advance your diabetes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Miso SoupIt sounds weird, but miso soup is seriously one of my favorite things to eat! I eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. I use refrigerated...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning How to CookWith limitations on how often you visit the store, and plenty of restaurant closures, many are finding themselves cooking much more frequently than they once did. If you have been...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Grilled Chicken WrapA great way to meal prep for the week is to grill chicken on Sunday and use it throughout multiple meals during the week. This makes for easier cooking and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meet the Advocates: Megan’s Journey Helping Those With DiabetesOur latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their experience helping others along their diabetes journey. Meet, Megan! Take a deep breath. You’re going to be okay. Too often...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Make-for-Later Broccoli Egg MuffinsFinding a high-protein breakfast that will help keep you satisfied until lunch can be somewhat of a challenge. And if it also needs to be convenient, that can make it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cured vs. ControlledOne thing I hate reading about, especially from toxic online communities or websites, is when people talk about being cured of type 2 diabetes. I think this puts a false...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is Fear of Diabetes Complications Getting in the Way?There it was. In my Twitter feed. From the American Diabetes Association and on World Diabetes Day, no less. “#Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Working From Home: 3 Things I Do Daily for My HealthMany of us are now working from home (either full or part-time), thanks to COVID-19. And it can be a challenge. Here are some things that help me stay on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cherry Lime GranitaA granita is an Italian iced dessert, similar to a sorbet or Italian ice. Normally a granita contains sugar, but I instead replaced it with monk fruit sweetener. I personally...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Meet the Advocates: Christopher’s Journey With DiabetesOur latest ‘Meet the Advocates’ series includes details about their diabetes diagnosis and management journey. Meet, Christopher! I was diagnosed on August 19th, 2015. I found out initially that I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coming to Terms With My Type 2 Diabetes DiagnosisAlthough I have always struggled with my weight despite drinking lots of water, eating well, and leading a mostly active lifestyle, if you would have told me that I would...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Feel Full Fiber BallsIt’s 3’oclock in the afternoon, and all of a sudden, your stomach starts to roar for a snack. Cue the daily struggle of choosing a food that will satisfy your...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
