Diabetes Care: Who Should Be On Your Medical Team?The medical community consists of several professionals who can support your routine diabetes needs and those "every-once-in-a-while" needs. The list of providers and...reactions11comments
Lower-Sugar Walnut BlondiesWhether you are a "health nut" or simply trying to make more balanced choices when it comes to desserts, these walnut blondies...reactionscomments
How to Take NSAIDs SafelyNSAID stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs are widely used to treat mild to moderate pain, fever, and swelling. This makes them...reactionscomments
Addressing 8 Common Nutrition Myths for People with DiabetesWhether a friend or family member is offering advice on what you should eat or you found some information online, there is...reactionscomments
My Journey to Improving My Mental HealthLiving with type 2 diabetes can be a daily struggle. I have experienced firsthand the impact it can have on mental health...reactions2comments
Stress, Cortisol, Glucose, Oh My! How to Manage It AllBeing diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is, without a doubt, a challenge in and of itself. Toss in the added stress of...reactionscomments
Beat the Heat With Type 2 DiabetesWe're living through another scorching summer. After June temperatures set records worldwide, NASA warned that July 2023 is expected to be the...reactions2comments
6 Ways Friends and Family Can Support You With T2DMost of the time, your friends and family mean well regarding your type 2 diabetes. But there are suggestions for what to...reactions2comments
When Things Go in Opposite Directions at the Same Time!Last fall, in September 2022, I had bariatric surgery. To be precise, I had a gastrectomy, also known as a gastric sleeve...reactions1comment
5 Principles of Mindful Eating for BeginnersDo you taste, feel, smell, and embrace everything your sweet treat has to offer? Or do you sometimes eat so quickly that...reactions1comment
Boost Your Diabetes Care With These Community ResourcesLet's face it: type 2 diabetes is an incredibly challenging condition to manage. You can utilize several resources to support you in what...reactionscomments
Chicken Caesar FlatbreadLooking for a quick and tasty lunch recipe? Well, make this delicious chicken caesar flatbread! You will not regret it. This recipe...reactionscomments
Non-Invasive Glucose MonitoringResearchers continue to make exciting progress in developing new options for measuring glucose levels. For decades, they have been studying non-invasive glucose...reactionscomments
How I Dealt With Sudden Weight LossI have had type 2 diabetes for over 20 years. Of course, I've had my ups and downs. Sometimes, I think people...reactions3comments
Refreshing Watermelon Mint Shaved IceIce, ice, baby! This refreshing treat brings nostalgic summer vibes of snow cones with a modernized yet healthy twist. Rather than using...reactionscomments
4 Simple Strategies for Curbing the CravingsAs a person with type 2 diabetes, you're probably familiar with the difficulty in controlling your cravings for sugary treats and savory...reactions5comments
Are You Struggling to Manage Diabetes? Here’s How to TellAre you struggling to manage your blood sugars better but are waiting for the perfect time to start? Maybe you're waiting for...reactionscomments
Dealing With the Worry of My Blood Sugar IncreasingI've recently been happy with my blood glucose levels and A1C. For the past 2 years, I have been taking Ozempic, which...reactions2comments
Hand Dexterity and Diabetes Self-CareAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes. About 90 to 95 percent of...reactions2comments
Living Singly and Working from Home with T2DNot long after the pandemic began, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. High-stress levels in recent years, including being forced to...reactionscomments