Keep Those Snack Attacks at Bay!When we spend more time at home, we find ourselves looking for stress relief, comfort, and happy feelings. The fastest way to get those may be right in the kitchen...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Switching From an Oral Medication to an InjectableThank you to our awesome community members for being so open and sharing your treatment experiences with us! It is very clear that the road of figuring out medication for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Blood Sugars in the HospitalLet’s pretend you need surgery in the near future - and after that surgery, you’ll remain in the hospital for at least 2-3 days. If you’re like many, you’ve gone over...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
It's Personal: Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Month 2020November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we're focusing on the wide variety of personal stories and personal experiences we've all had when it comes to type 2 diabetes. Everyone might...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
(Now Closed) Enter to Win: Awareness Month Tote Bag GiveawayThis Diabetes Awareness Month, we're sending a tote bag to TWO lucky winners! Promote awareness while carrying your diabetes supplies, snacks, or anything else in style. "The perfect tote bag...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Fires, Hurricanes, Tornados, & Derechos: Learning To Be PreparedWell, it happened. The weather event that “always happens to other people, but never happens to us.” (Derecho in our case). Power out. No internet or cell service. Trees and fences wiped out. Houses destroyed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meet the Advocates: Phyllisa's Journey With DiabetesOur latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their diabetes diagnosis and management journey. Meet, Phyllisa! I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2011 at the age of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Squash ScrambleIf you are tired of plain old eggs, give this recipe a try! It features cubed squash which is a good source of fiber at 4 gram per serving. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Maintaining Your Diet Working 12 Hour ShiftsThe hardest part of my week is surviving my 12-hour night shifts at work. 12-hour shifts are bad enough without being overnight. I have devised ways to keep my eating...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mood Swings With Type 2 DiabetesEditor's note: This is an anonymous interview with someone who has been living with type 2 diabetes and is experiencing serious mood changes and swings. They wanted to share their...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Type 2 Diabetes in ChildrenOver the past two decades, the incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in children has been rising. It was uncommon for kids to receive a diagnosis of T2D prior to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Greek Chickpea SaladThis is one of my favorite dishes to throw together and eat for lunch throughout the week. Packed with vegetables and full of flavor, it leaves you satisfied and ready...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Helpful Questions for Diabetes CaregiversIt took a long time for me to know exactly what type of assistance I wanted with diabetes from my husband, family, and friends after my diagnosis. I gained understanding...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Loaded Veggie Plant-Protein TacosThis recipe will make you reconsider Meatless Monday for meatless much more often! These tacos have all the classic flavors of your favorite taqueria, but with its own tasty twist...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Psychology of Grocery StoresI always love going to the grocery store ready to bring home the good food I planned for. It’s always been something I look forward to. When I walk into...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Diabetes Supplements— Helpful or Harmful?If you use diabetes supplements, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that nearly half of people with diabetes use supplements, like herbs or spices, or meal additives and replacements. With promises to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CBD and DiabetesIn a time where medications cost as much as rent or mortgage, and information is plentiful yet unreliable, there are countless remedies being marketed without much evidence to back. A...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect YourselfAs the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here in the United States, it is important to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Essential Pantry ItemsLike everyone else, I've been cooking a lot as of late - some meals are big productions and require loads of prep, others not so much, but they are yummy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
