The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...reactionscomments
Self-Care in the Time of COVID-19Right now our new normal is anything but. And now more than ever, it’s important for our mental health, diabetes management, and physical health, to practice self-care. I’ve noticed that...reactionscomments
I Need Some Exercise!Ugh! I’m going stir crazy! I need some exercise! Omg. Did I just say that? I hate exercise...so what’s happening to me? Oh yes, stay home, social distancing. Hmmm. This...reactionscomments
Jalapeño poppersThese jalapeño poppers have just enough heat to pack a punch without being too overbearing. Since the cream cheese is basic, it also helps decrease the heat of these appetizers...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...reactionscomments
How to Manage Diabetes BurnoutAt one point I dealt with diabetes burnout. I just did not care about my numbers or my diet anymore. I wanted nothing to do with medications or healthy eating...reactions5comments
Quick Tortellini SoupThis is a great meal option when you are cooking for one or two! With four ingredients that you can always have on hand, you can feel good about choosing...reactionscomments
4 Economical and Healthy Grocery ItemsEating healthy isn’t easy, nor is it cheap. The following four grocery items are healthy and economical! Excellent for soups, stews, and veggie burgers. Lentils have a long shelf life...reactionscomments
Sprouted Grain Peanut Butter English MuffinPeanut butter is a powerhouse food. Full of plant-based protein, and healthy fats, it offers an alternative to lunch meat sandwiches and leaves you feeling satisfied. This is a quick...reactionscomments
Harness the “I’ll Show You” Mentality for Positive Motivation Towards Healthy GoalsMost of us have been there at some point; a place where we find a sudden bolt of motivation to do something for the specific reason to prove someone else...reactionscomments
Challenging Stigmas in T2D Part 1: The “Lifestyle” LabelHave you ever noticed that “lifestyle” gets a lot of attention when it comes to diabetes? It can give the impression that a significant piece of developing diabetes was within your...reactions2comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with type 2 diabetes. New here? We invite you to...reactionscomments
Metformin - Fountain of Youth?Many of you will be intimately familiar with metformin because it’s often the very first choice among the many oral medications options prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Chances are that...reactionscomments
Did You Know, Diabetes Can Be Silent?“Diabetes. Learn the signs.” “Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes?” “Take this quiz to see your risk factors for type 2 diabetes.” These are some of the headlines...reactionscomments
How to Portion ControlIn a world where “bigger is better” reigns, even food portions have been affected. Not only do we want to get more for our money, we want our food to...reactions3comments
Making Sure You're Getting Enough Vitamin DLarge numbers of Americans experience a vitamin D (aka, the sunshine vitamin) deficiency during the winter months and many fight low Vitamin D numbers all year long. Vitamin D assists...reactionscomments
Talking With Your Family About Your Coronavirus FearsLike it or not, we are living in interesting times. The novel coronavirus pandemic has disrupted all of our lives. Whether we find ourselves sheltering-in-place for weeks on end or...reactionscomments
Lunch Prep Chickpea SaladEating for one? Eating on a budget? Interested in doing more meal planning? This is the recipe for you! This chickpea salad will check off every single one of those...reactionscomments
Does Emotional & Mindless Eating Get In the Way of Your Diabetes Management?Are you emotionally eating? Struggle with self-control when eating? Find yourself eating mindlessly? These patterns can definitely interfere with effective diabetes management. Not to mention the fact that it is...reactionscomments
Keto PancakesPancakes are one of my favorite breakfasts to make. With only 4 ingredients, they can be made any time. Since the batter is on the watery side, I cook them...reactionscomments
