Why I Celebrate My DiaversaryThis past October 31st was my 41st diaversary. YES, my diaversary. And yes, I celebrate my diagnoses date, a.k.a. diaversary - and not just because it’s Halloween! Some people get...reactions1comment
Breakfast ChallengesI grew up never eating breakfast. It wasn’t like we didn’t have food. We did. I vividly remember being in high school, mom wanting and encouraging us to eat before...reactionscomments
Should People with Type 2 Diabetes Eat Farro?Have you considered putting farro on your plate? It's a name for three ancient grains - einkorn, emmer and spelt. And in the US, emmer is what’s usually sold under...reactionscomments
Low Carb Hot CocoaAfter shoveling the snow with my son this afternoon, I was inspired to create a warm beverage that would be lower in carbs than my traditional hot chocolate recipe. This...reactions2comments
Walk More: What My 30-day Challenge Taught MeAfter working from home for a few years I’ve become extremely sedentary. Using the Google Fit app I started tracking my steps. And I was surprised to see how many...reactions3comments
Type 2 Diabetes and Sleep ProblemsPoor sleep and type 2 diabetes…Which comes first? It turns out that the relationship between type 2 diabetes and sleep has “chicken, or egg?” origins. Ongoing periods of poor sleep...reactions5comments
Celebrities with Type 2 DiabetesMusic was a huge part of my upbringing. My dad always had music on in the house. His taste was eclectic. He listened to country music but he loved jazz...reactions5comments
I Check My Blood Sugar "Too Much"My endocrinologist, pharmacist, and insurance company all agree that I check my blood sugar too much. I disagree. As a person living with type 2 diabetes, I am discouraged from...reactions19comments
Who Manages Your Diabetes?Managing a chronic condition such as diabetes takes time and effort. To help ensure your personal goals and needs are met, it is important to build a health care team...reactions2comments
4 Tips to Help with Meal Planning“What’s for dinner?” The famous question that kids all around the world are asking around 5 pm. Wouldn't it be nice if on Monday you could answer that question and...reactionscomments
Starting Conversations: Getting Your Ducks in a RowTalking about the end of our life can feel taboo, but the fact is we will all be in that stage of life at some point, and having a plan...reactions1comment
What If We Focused on Exercise Instead?There are three legs to the stool that is managing life with type 2 diabetes: medicine, diet, and exercise. Every book I’ve ever read about managing type 2 diabetes starts...reactions3comments
Apps to Help with Diabetes ManagementI love apps. I love free apps. Some I use on my phone, some on my tablet. Since I have this thing called type 2 diabetes, I have looked at...reactions8comments
How to Eat 5 Servings of Fruits & Veggies a DayWe have all heard for years that eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to achieve optimal health. But sometimes it’s easier said than...reactionscomments
Will Fancy Workout Clothes Make You Want to Exercise?I was doing some research for another article and came across a really interesting study: According to researchers at Northwestern University, the clothes you wear really do impact your behavior...reactionscomments
Bacon & Cabbage FrittataYou can make this for breakfast, brunch, a snack or a picnic and it’s great to take along in a packed lunch. Should you be having eggs? The answer is...reactionscomments
Hearty Vegetable SoupWhen the weather is cold, I head to the kitchen to make some warm meal options for my family. I love this vegetable soup recipe because you can eat it...reactionscomments
Cranberry Vodka SparkleI enjoy an adult beverage now and then like many people do. Often these drinks require pop, which I rarely drink, or diet pop, which I don’t like the flavor...reactionscomments
Chocolate BarkWith only 7 grams of carb per serving, there is no need to feel guilty about enjoying this dessert. Cocoa, cashews, and walnuts come together to make a chocolate treat...reactionscomments
Diabetes Burnout - How it HappenedDiabetes. Burnout. If you’ve never heard the term, I think this defines it pretty well. “...a state in which patients grow tired of managing their disease and then simply ignore...reactions2comments
