5 Summer Tips for Your Diabetes CareAhhhh summer! Barbeques, warm (or maybe HOT) air, and a chance to dip your feet into a cool pool! Diabetes shouldn’t stop you from enjoying all the beautiful things summer has...reactionscomments
Everyday Chores That Make For Good WorkoutsHonestly, I like doing laundry - I find it incredibly relaxing - there's a beginning, middle, and an end. Also, I like wearing clean clothes. I love to cook -...reactionscomments
Too Many Choices in the Dairy Section? Types of Milk for DiabetesAre you feeling overwhelmed with the amount of milk alternatives on the shelves these days? There are so many options it can seem like information overload. But fear not, most...reactions1comment
Tips for Boosting the Immune SystemWe are all looking for ways to keep our immune system working at top-notch. There are many simple steps you can take to help build up your immune system, leaving...reactions2comments
Is Health at Every Size Really Possible?There’s a movement gaining momentum in the United States, and it’s called Health At Every Size (you may see it written as HAES). I first heard about it when I...reactionscomments
Diabetes and InfectionsBefore I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2014, I could accidentally have something go under my nail bed and break the skin. I would simply just clean it...reactionscomments
Being Mindful of What & How I'm EatingFood is nourishment and keeps us alive, but in the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, eating is often automatic and rushed - we don't always think about what...reactionscomments
Tips for Performing a Foot ExamOne of the most problematic complications for diabetics is ulcers and sores, and the most common spot is on the foot. The combination of nerve damage to the legs and...reactions8comments
Sprouted Grain and Egg English MuffinIs brunch one of your very favorites? Personally, my favorite time of day to eat hot breakfast foods is dinner time! Whatever your preference, this makes a great, fast, and...reactionscomments
What Is So Wrong With Taking Meds?There appears to be a real hate-on for taking medications, and at the pharmaceutical industry who make them. I don’t like to take meds. However, I do. I never planned...reactionscomments
Reasons to ExerciseAre you stuck in an exercise rut and in need of motivation? It can be hard to get back on the exercise bandwagon when it has been a while since...reactionscomments
Insulin Injection TipsAccording to The Diabetes, Attitudes, Wishes and Needs (DAWN) study, resistance to starting insulin therapy is a major problem among patients and providers/physicians. The DAWN study revealed insulin therapy begins...reactions5comments
3 Tips for Those Who Self-Start a Continuous Glucose MonitorA number of people with type 2 diabetes are now gaining access to flash or continuous glucose monitor systems (CGMs). Yet, as is typical for those living with type 2 diabetes...reactionscomments
Cucumber Salad3 ingredients...this recipe only needs 3 ingredients! It takes 5 minutes to make and looks lovely with the addition of fresh dill mixed in and sprinkled on top. Makes 4...reactionscomments
3 Foods to Boost ImmunityIt's the start of summer, and the family may be basking in the sun while poolside when all of a sudden – achoo! A case of the summer sniffles strikes...reactionscomments
Denial & Difficulty Accepting a Diabetes DiagnosisDenial and difficulty accepting the diabetes diagnosis are not uncommon. You may have found yourself or someone else saying “I’m only borderline diabetes,” “It’s just prediabetes,” “I was started on...reactionscomments
Community Answers: What Complications Have You Experienced?We asked our Facebook community members: ‘What complications or health problems have you experienced associated with diabetes?’ We received a wide variety of answers, some expected and common, and some...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments...reactionscomments
4 Things That Help Me During These COVID-19 TimesThis post focuses on four things, in no particular order, that I'm finding to be helpful during these COVID-19 times in which we are living. Stress management is an important...reactionscomments
What Is LADA / 1.5 Diabetes?When an adult is diagnosed with diabetes, it is often automatically assumed that they have type 2 diabetes. However, not every adult who gets diabetes has type 2. Some of...reactionscomments
