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I was watching this video in which a doctor rants (pretty much) about how people give him grief for not having breakfast. He declares “Don’t judge when it comes to what others...

I recently heard an interview in which the researcher said that children who grew up in homes where values were emphasized over rules were more original thinkers. This got me...

I am 39 years old. I have never had a child. The thought of having a child, aside from some warm, fuzzy afterthought, has never much crossed my mind. But…...

Ever heard of a “Blue Zone”? What if I told you that learning about it could help you live longer and better, and that you wouldn’t even have to start pumping...

When you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, carbohydrates are often a topic of contention and a hot topic among the many type 2 diabetes community members. I have been inspired by...

Tonight I will be attending dinner with my significant other, and his best friend. I have been planning for this time, and so I have scheduled meals and carbohydrates through...

Does anyone remember this catchy jingle, “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up is Folgers in Your Cup!”? For many of us, having a cup of coffee in the morning is...

Dear _______, I’m sorry. Learning that you have type 2 diabetes is simply awful. I know, I’ve been there. I was diagnosed over 10 years ago and I can still...

Okay cowboy, how are those 2016 resolutions going? Have you lost any weight (and kept it off)? Have you successfully quit smoking? Have there been any holes punched in that...

I freaking love the microwave. For one thing, it makes all my food – because if you know me, you know I don’t cook. Also, it’s soooo much easier to...

You probably have goal setting on your mind right now, since the New Year is right around the corner. I think it's a fabulous time to think about what you want to...

All-purpose flour, chocolate chips, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla and baking soda. These eight ingredients are the components used to make traditional chocolate chip cookies. If you have...

There’s a lot that comes packaged with the holiday season besides gifts, food, and good company. In between the holidays, there’s shopping to do, dinners to organize, errands to run...

Diabetes awareness isn't just about being knowledgeable about all that is diabetes... Diabetes awareness is also be about being aware of that person in our lives that lives with diabetes...

When you have diabetes, carbohydrates are talked about to exhaustive extents. Many people with diabetes feel that carbohydrates should be eliminated or heavily restricted. However, carbohydrates are the body’s preferred...

We’ve come a long way from the super low-fat diet trend of the late 1980s. We now understand that fats are an extremely important part of anyone's diet. They are...

My day with type 2 diabetes looks like many other people’s day, at least on the surface. Unlike someone who uses insulin, I don’t have many tasks during my day...

Cheers to the holiday season! Many of us celebrate the holiday season with family gatherings, parties with friends, and special work events. Alcohol is commonly offered at such gatherings. While...