Preparing for Festive Feasts: Strategies for a Healthy Holiday SeasonCelebrating the holidays means getting together with family and friends and enjoying delicious food. As a result, people with type 2 diabetes may also find it challenging to control their...reactions5comments
Diabetes-Friendly Sweet Snacks for Your Sweet ToothWhile your tastebuds may wish for "sugar-sugar or honey-honey," your blood glucose levels may prefer to leave these sweets to The Archies! If you're recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...reactions7comments
Feeling Blamed for Having Type 2 DiabetesI know it might sound silly, but I can't help feeling stigmatized while living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). While no one has purposefully blamed me, I've heard some comments...reactions3comments
Experimenting With New Ways to Enjoy My Morning CoffeeI crave coffee every day. Unfortunately, I feel like I can't survive without it! When my feet hit the floor in the morning, coffee is the first thing on my...reactionscomments
Open-faced Turkey Reuben With SauerkrautHave you heard of the new craze for fermented foods? Many health professionals are touting the benefits of foods such as sauerkraut, miso, and even yogurt. So, what’s the big...reactionscomments
Can Type 2 Diabetes Impact Your Menstrual Cycle?Hormones play an important role in type 2 diabetes. The body uses a hormone called insulin to help control the amount of sugar in the blood. Insulin helps sugar move...reactionscomments
Tricks for Overcoming Food TriggersLet's set the scene. It's 10 PM on Sunday. You have 15 seconds before the next episode of your show begins, when you get a sudden urge to rush to...reactionscomments
What Gave Me the Motivation to Manage My T2D?I have to be honest; knowing I had prediabetes didn't compel me to make the necessary changes for my health. Even after the prediabetes progressed to type 2 diabetes, it...reactions5comments
5 Tips for a Successful Restaurant Outing With T2DDining out may go from delightful to stressful after a type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis. But there are a few ways to set yourself up for success. Here are some...reactions3comments
Semaglutide: A Game-Changer for My Personal Diabetes ManagementI've been managing my type 2 diabetes for the past year using semaglutide, a medication from the GLP-1 drug class. Let me tell you, it's been a game-changer for my...reactions11comments
Feel-Good Sugar CookiesIs your goal to cut down on added sugar without sacrificing taste? These tasty and fiber-filled feel-good sugar cookies help keep blood glucose levels stable to help reach your diabetes...reactions3comments
(Now Closed) Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Month Giveaway 2023The T2D air fryer Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is Diabetes Awareness Month. If you are managing a chronic illness like type 2 diabetes, eating...reactions2comments
Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Month 2023November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be a daily challenge – one that is not always easy to keep controlled. Many aspects of managing T2D can...reactionscomments
Should You Wear Medical ID Jewelry?I used to believe that medical ID bracelets were only for older people, but my perspective shifted after witnessing a fellow photographer collapse at a football game. It was a...reactions8comments
How to Keep Blood Sugar Levels Stable While at WorkWhen the pressure at work is mounting, managing your blood sugars may sometimes feel like a second job! But if you want to keep your productivity soaring while better managing...reactions2comments
Become a Lunch Packing Pro!With our busy schedules, it can take a lot of work to look ahead to the next day and devise a lunch plan. But if you prioritize packing a healthy...reactions1comment
Turkey, Hummus, and Romaine Snack WrapsI'm somebody who likes to eat snacks, but I've been more mindful about the amount of carbohydrates I consume. When the weather cools down, it's harder for me to maintain...reactionscomments
Lemon and Herb Butter Bean SaladButter beans are better known as lima beans and are a good source of plant-based protein, fiber, and iron. This nutrient-dense salad only requires a few fresh ingredients and would...reactionscomments
How My Diabetes Care Changes in AutumnIn the blink of an eye, temperatures drop 20 degrees. Cloud cover moves in, and the sun rises after my morning alarm goes off. Autumn is here. You might not...reactionscomments
The Mediterranean Diet: A Sample Day of MealsThe Mediterranean diet has long been explored and discussed. While there is no one-size-fits-all diet or eating plan for people with type 2 diabetes, it could be helpful to explore...reactionscomments
