Edamame Parmesan ClustersEdamame is a fun appetizer to pop onto the table before a meal, or a snack to go. Makes 2 servingsServing size:...reactionscomments
Talking With Your Doctor About Your Coronavirus FearsWe’re living in interesting times. The novel coronavirus pandemic has affected us all. Whether we’re living under a stay-at-home order or not...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...reactionscomments
Pros and Cons of Insulin Pumps for Type 2 DiabetesIf you take insulin for type 2 diabetes, you’re likely using an insulin pen or insulin vials. While these options work well, you...reactionscomments
Why is Health Care and Medication so Expensive in the US?Like most chronic illnesses, we manage with daily regiments of medication that keep our symptoms under control. Without their medications, most people...reactionscomments
What Is Insulin to Carb Ratio?You may have run across this term “insulin to carb ratio” and have wondered, what can that possibly mean for me? Is...reactionscomments
Insulin and The Challenge of the Needle - What are My Options?When my father was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, there was a lot of prevailing ignorance as to what was best...reactionscomments
The Impact of Injury on DiabetesI never gave a lot of thought about what would happen to my diabetes if I was suddenly immobilized. Why would I?...reactions3comments
Breakfast: Start the Day with Type 2 Diabetes Meal PrepSkipping breakfast is not a good idea when you have type 2 diabetes. Studies show that skipping breakfast can lead to higher blood...reactions3comments
Diabetes and InfectionsBefore I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2014, I could accidentally have something go under my nail bed and break...reactionscomments
What Is Causing My Blood Work To Change?I went for a diabetic check-up recently. I asked for this as I wasn’t convinced I was giving my injectable medication properly...reactions5comments
Blood Oranges - Delicious & HealthyI don't know about you, but sometimes I need to "shake things up," food-wise. My latest favorite food shakeup is citrus in...reactionscomments
How to Best Manage Energy and Stress for DiabetesWe have all heard of time management, but what about energy management? This involves being mindful of things that drain and boost...reactionscomments
Low Blood Sugar Go-To's so We Don't Over TreatLow blood sugars suck! Symptoms can seemly come out of nowhere and have us feeling hungry, horrible, shaky, anxious, confused, sweaty, plus...reactionscomments
Gain the Right Diabetes Support by Sharing These Insights With Loved OnesDo you have loved ones who just “don’t get it” when it comes to your diabetes? Do you have loved ones that...reactionscomments
Diabetes: When Things Are Going Great and Then They Aren'tI'd had a fantastic Endo appointment at the end of January. My Time in Range was great, my A1C was down by...reactionscomments
Three Easy Things to Improve Diabetes ManagementManaging diabetes can seem overwhelming and being overwhelmed is the first step toward discouragement and surrender. Don’t surrender. It would be just...reactions2comments
Sunburn and Type 2 Diabetes Don’t Mix The warm glow of sunshine on the skin is one of the great pleasures of summer. But as with most things, moderation...reactions2comments
Loneliness – Another “Complication” of DiabetesA 2012 Canadian Diabetes Association survey of a sample of Canadians with diabetes shed light on what we might call “frustrations” of...reactions2comments
Preparing for Summer AdventureSince my type 2 diabetes diagnosis, I've made it a point to go on a summer adventure every summer that involves physical...reactions3comments
