Managing Hypertension and Type 2 DiabetesI have been living with hypertension (high blood pressure) since 2001. I had been able to manage it with maintenance medications and exercise. I had stopped eating pork completely but...reactions7comments
Exercise Within Your Capacity!Raise your hands, please. At this time in your life, how many of you see yourself: The dialogue bubble over my head says “Seriously?” What got me thinking about this...reactions3comments
Toasted Cocoa Cinnamon Bran FlakesIf you are craving something crunchy yet filling, please give this recipe a try! Enjoy this slightly sweet snack by itself or mix it into plain Greek yogurt. Makes 3...reactions1comment
Avocado DipThis avocado dip recipe is simple little tangy dip to enjoy with a few veggie sticks or use as a salad dressing. If you don't have a food processor, try...reactions1comment
Carbohydrate Quick Reference GuideUse this chart as a tool to stay on track with your carbohydrate goals each day. You’ll find quick portion size guides and food categories for easy comparison to make...reactions5comments
Six Small Meals Eating PlanI have, on numerous occasions, been told by patients that eating several times a day helped them to achieve their health-related goals (i.e. weight loss, improved blood glucose control, etc.)...reactions3comments
Air Travel with Type 2 DiabetesAir travel with type 2 diabetes comes with extra stuff to manage. Schedules, routines, meds, and devices all require some special attention. But with a little upfront planning and extra...reactionscomments
Cauliflower, Blueberry & Tomato SaladThis salad is festive and fast to prepare. It features red, white, and blue ingredients which make it a great dish for your fourth of July celebration. Do you know...reactions1comment
Turkey Bacon Egg Muffin CupsIf you are in need of a low-carb breakfast that can be eaten on the go, give this turkey bacon muffin cups recipe a try. It features turkey bacon which...reactionscomments
Shrimp, Sausage and ZucchiniMake this delicious shrimp, sausage, and zucchini dish to have for the week, with many leftovers, or for a family dinner. Want more healthy dinner ideas? Check out these recipes...reactionscomments
Meal Planning for OneWhether you live alone or work alone, meal planning for one can be difficult. Add diabetes to the equation and there is much more thought that needs to go into...reactionscomments
When Traveling Always Pack Extra MedicationIt was a short trip—four days to the conference and back. What could go wrong? Well, as I’ve learned before, don’t ask the Universe a question when you’re not prepared...reactions4comments
Chicken Brussels Sprout SaladThis is a delicious, protein-filled salad for you to enjoy for lunch or even dinner! Interested in more low carb dinner ideas? Check out this article! Makes 1...reactionscomments
Complications of Type 2 DiabetesAs if type 2 diabetes wasn't difficult enough to manage, but people also have to contend with complications that can happen as a result of poorly controlled diabetes. These complications...reactions2comments
How Grilling Helped Me Better Manage My DiabetesToday was date day. Usually we go out each Saturday, drive around, maybe some shopping and then head over to a restaurant. Today she woke up and didn’t want to...reactionscomments
I’m Just Plain Tired Of DiabetesMost days, I live peacefully with diabetes. Today, I hate it. As I struggle yet again to deal with it, hope for the numbers I want and don’t get, I...reactions5comments
Diabetic GastroparesisGastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is a digestive condition that affects the way the stomach moves food through the intestines. Muscular contractions in the stomach help break down...reactionscomments
Clean Eating - What is it and Can it Help Me?Clean eating can have a variety of meaning to different people. While there is no official definition from the USDA or the FDA defining what clean eating means, people have...reactionscomments
Twenty Two Minutes A Day? That's It?Did you know that the CDC recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week? Getting this amount has a ton of benefits, including lowering the chance of certain types...reactionscomments
What are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also develop in...reactionscomments
