Cocoa Walnut Peanut Butter Balls...This sweet treat features walnuts and ground flaxseeds. Both ingredients are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have received praise for their ability to improve blood lipids and reduce inflammation...reactions6comments
Watching Out for Sodium...Have you ever heard the word comorbidity? It’s long and big but essentially means that a person has two or more chronic conditions occurring at the same time. Unfortunately, type...reactionscomments
Arugula Egg Scramble...An easy way to get more veggies into your diet is to add some in with breakfast. Interested in sneaking in more veggies into your diet? Check out this article...reactions1comment
Sleep Apnea and Diabetes...Recent research confirms not only a relationship between type 2 diabetes and sleep-breathing disorders but that the relationship is bidirectional. This means poorly managed type 2 diabetes can lead to...reactionscomments
It's Hard...Living with diabetes is very hard at my age. A month ago I almost died. My sugar was 1100 almost in a coma. I am better now thank God. I...reactions1comment
Unsolicited Advice on How to Manage Diabetes...How many of us have heard about the "so and so" or "such and such" doctor on television? How do they know everything there is to know? Well "so and...reactions2comments
Thai Soup...Tim Hortons came out with a specialty Thai soup a couple of times a year. I was telling my husband how I was buying it every day because it was...reactions1comment
What I Feel When I Think About Diabetes...Diabetes. Just that word evokes a reaction. A visceral reaction. A reaction in my brain that I can't control because it's happened before I even realize it. It makes me...reactions9comments
Walnut Date Cookies...I wanted to create a nutrient-dense cookie that could also fulfill a sweet craving! This recipe includes a variety of ingredients some of which include: dates and walnuts. If you...reactionscomments
Purple Cabbage Slaw...When summer rolls around there's an abundance of excuses to make some coleslaw. Great to top meat or sandwiches, or even have on its own, this quick coleslaw recipe is...reactions3comments
Erectile Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes...Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common complication of type 2 diabetes. ED is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection firm enough to have satisfying sexual intercourse. ED is...reactionscomments
Managing Diabetes and Trucking...Some of our community members are truck drivers including myself. Managing diabetes can be tough on the road as a truck driver or anyone else who travels a lot for...reactionscomments
Getting Motivated to Take Type 2 Diabetes Seriously...How hard it is to get motivated to take type 2 diabetes seriously? I've been a diagnosed diabetic for 14 years. I knew I had a family history. I knew...reactions2comments
Diabetes and Heart Disease...Did you know that “people living with diabetes are two times more likely to develop and die from cardiovascular diseases – such as heart disease, heart failure, heart attack, and...reactionscomments
Diabetes Frustrations...I get frustrated because I can no longer enjoy the Polish food that I love. I also cannot have a beer with my nephews. I also get tired easily and...reactions1comment
Strawberry Delight...This quick recipe makes a great afternoon snack. The protein and fiber will help keep you feeling satisfied until it’s time for dinner. Interested in more dessert ideas? Check out...reactions1comment
Air Travel with a CGM...Air travel with type 2 diabetes requires some special attention. This is especially true if you are wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or some other medical device while flying...reactions3comments
Broccoli and Cauliflower Egg Casserole...It’s always a good idea to sneak some healthy vegetables into any recipe. Tuck some antioxidant and fiber-filled broccoli and cauliflower into this delicious egg casserole and serve for breakfast...reactions5comments
Well-Managed Diabetes is the Leading Cause of Nothing...I have a favorite cup that says: “Well-managed diabetes is a leading cause of _______." I should be clear that it is not intended to be a fill-in-the-blank question. Instead...reactions2comments
The Self Blame Game...I have diabetes. Most of the time I feel somewhere between ok about it and positive. Other times, I feel very negative. I blame myself for having it. Why? Because...reactionscomments
