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I love food. Good food. Salads and other raw veggies, fruit, skinless chicken breast. I even love some not-so-good food. Hmmm, chicken wings, chocolate chip cookies to name a couple...

We all love a good mystery novel or TV show where circumstantial and other seemingly convincing evidence is misdirecting or misleading us until everything resolves at the last moment into...

Have you ever asked “Why should I count carbs?” You are not alone. Please read this article to learn the benefits of carb counting. A simplified explanation: All carbohydrates, with...

This book is not what you think it is. At least it’s not what I thought it was going to be, based on its title. It’s something way more useful...

You may see it marketed as Nutrasweet® or Equal® but aspartame is everywhere. In diet soft drinks, yogurt, even ice cream. There have been mixed messages about whether or not aspartame...

Celebrating National Eat Your Veggies Day is a great and healthy way to get your veggies on! We know that fresh veggies are chock full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber...

I started writing this article months ago. I lost count how many times I opened and closed it before I could even write my first sentence. It’s important to talk...

Monitoring our blood glucose levels regularly is important for managing diabetes well. But how can we afford to do this when blood glucose monitoring supplies are so expensive? Each testing...

Today in the United States, 73% of adults with type 2 diabetes have high blood pressure. That number may be surprising, but it’s important to acknowledge because high blood pressure...

Type 2 diabetes is not easy to live with. When you live with a chronic disease that requires medication and supplies, you need access to those things. Easy access. I...

Have you ever noticed an increase in hunger when you are trying to diet? Some may think, “well of course I am hungry because I am eating less.” Others may...

The mental health aspects of life with type 2 diabetes are often ignored. Sure, effective diabetes self-care demands healthy eating, regular exercise, and often medication. But stress, left unaddressed, can...

Dear Newly Diagnosed Friend, Hi. My name is Shelley. I have type 2 diabetes. I have had it for number of years but I still remember when I was first...

It is common to feel a mix of emotions after first being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, one of which may be a feeling of being lost and uncertain where...

Breastfeeding has always been a passion of mine. I can go on and on (and have many times) about the benefits of breastfeeding not only for babies but also for...