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
Plant-Based Diets and Type 2 Diabetes – Part 2Plant-based diets deserve a kale-yeah for being the best for your health. In case you missed it, Part 1 of Plant-Based Diets...reactionscomments
Tips for a Healthy TickerCardiovascular disease is a very real problem, one that many people with diabetes face. “People with diabetes have a higher-than-average risk of...reactions6comments
What a Vegan Diet Could Do for Type 2 DiabetesWe see many diet trends in today's heavily media influenced society. 'Vegetarian,' 'pescatarian,' 'paleo,'.. many of them becoming buzz-words for internet pseudo-nutritionists...reactionscomments
A Healthy PantryIn the current environment, many of us are working from home and attempting to stockpile our pantries. It is likely no big...reactionscomments
Understanding The Glycemic IndexAre you left feeling hungry soon after finishing a meal? Are you frustrated with high blood glucose numbers hours after a meal?...reactionscomments
