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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Egg CasseroleWow your family and friends with this simple brunch dish. Chipotle ranch dressing adds a boost of flavor, while blue corn tortilla chips add just the right amount of crunch...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tuna SaladAre you getting tired of stews and soups? If you are looking for something cool and refreshing, try this protein-packed salad. This recipe makes a great light dinner and can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Type 2 Diabetes Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
An Unexpected Low Blood SugarI just experienced an unexpected low blood sugar in Starbucks. Lucky for me, I'd just sat down with my order - a tall, unsweetened, decaf cappuccino - 16 grams of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
