The MIND Diet and Type 2 DiabetesHave you heard of the MIND Diet? Can it work for diabetes and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Find out! Blueberries!...reactionscomments
Understanding Diabetes Once You’ve Left Your Doctor’s Office (Part 2)In the last post, I discussed some of the basics of diabetes, and what having it means. The thought of having diabetes...reactionscomments
The Best Breakfast for Type 2 DiabetesBreakfast is such a controversial meal. It’s been touted as the most important meal of the day, yet many people choose to...reactions5comments
The Benefits of BarleyIt’s fairly common that people with diabetes will at some point find themselves thinking carbohydrates are simply evil. Not only are carbohydrates...reactionscomments
Diabetes, Any Type: Are We Really So Different?I ask this question because I hear the pain of people who live with types of diabetes other than Type 2. I...reactionscomments
Got Milk?Since we were kids we have been told to drink milk for strong bones and teeth. Even today they run commercials reminding...reactionscomments
Before You Start the Paleo Diet, Read ThisYou’ve heard about the Paleo diet, and maybe even you know people who have had success with the plan, so what’s the...reactionscomments
Being Mindful of What & How I'm EatingFood is nourishment and keeps us alive, but in the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, eating is often automatic and...reactionscomments
Injectables and Fear of Needles!When all other oral treatment alternatives have been exhausted, there are still some treatment plans available for persons with diabetes. These treatments...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...reactionscomments
My Diabetic Tune-UpI have a new car. Because it’s new, it doesn’t require tune-ups as often as older cars, which require tune-ups on a...reactionscomments
My Experience With TrulicityA few months ago, I started on an injectable medication called Trulicity. My doctor gave me the option of a few different...reactions1comment
Managing Diabetes and TruckingSome of our community members are truck drivers including myself. Managing diabetes can be tough on the road as a truck driver...reactionscomments
Disagreement With ‘The Plan’Those of us with diabetes often have specialists involved. Endocrinologists, nephrologists, internists, cardiologists to name a few. For the most part, we...reactions1comment
Treating Depression in People with Type 2 DiabetesLiving with a chronic disease increases a person’s risk of developing depression, and type 2 diabetes is no exception. Studies have found...reactionscomments
What Am I Allowed to Eat?Being diagnosed with diabetes can be an overwhelming experience. There are many myths that go along with the diagnosis, making it difficult...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...reactions4comments
My Diabetic PropsHi! My name is Shelley. I live with type 2 diabetes. Like most of us living with diabetes, I live healthy. In...reactionscomments
Can Vinegar Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels?Let me start out by saying there is no magical pill, natural remedy, or a simple solution for eliminating diabetes. Type 2...reactions4comments
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...reactions5comments
