What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their blood vessels having plaque built up inside them...reactionscomments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United States and around the world. CAD develops when...reactionscomments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be Supportive...There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...reactionscomments
Peanut Butter & Greek Yogurt Snack...Peanut butter and Greek yogurt come together in this recipe for a slightly sweet and slightly tangy treat. Enjoy this peanut butter and greek yogurt snack with a glass of...reactions1comment
Shrimp Asparagus...Fresh seafood meal coming right up to satisfy your seafood craving and to make a delicious, healthy dinner! Did you know the American Diabetes Association and heart association recommend eating...reactions1comment
Diabetes and Hearing Loss: What’s the Connection?...Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech month? Did you also know that hearing loss can be a result of having diabetes? Both diabetes and hearing loss...reactionscomments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them...reactionscomments
What's the Deal with Fat?...In the 2019 edition of the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, it is recommended that a lipid panel be completed at the time of diabetes diagnosis. A lipid panel test...reactionscomments
Chopped Chicken Salad...Craving a fresh salad for lunch or dinner? This is one of my favorite easy meals to throw together on a busy day! Get creative and add your favorite low...reactionscomments
Reduced Carb Cornbread...At my house, cornbread is one of our favorite quick breads to bake and enjoy. I decided to create a recipe that was lower in carbohydrates than the traditional cornbread...reactions1comment
June 6th Is National Gardening Exercise Day...June 6th is National Gardening Exercise Day. A day when all of us are encouraged to rise up from our chairs/couches and spend some time outdoors exercising and via gardening...reactionscomments
Can you reverse diabetes?...I have type 2 diabetes and I was told that it was possible to reverse it....reactions2repliesAwarenessBlood Sugar Management
Type 2 Diabetes and Foot Care...Yes, We have all heard about the dangers and risks that come with not taking care of our feet. Foot care is really important for a diabetic and cannot be...reactions6comments
Zucchini, Squash and Ricotta Pouches...Looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite lasagna dish? This is a great way to get that cheesy taste and texture without the excess carbohydrates. Bonus points -...reactions3comments
Corn Avocado Salad...A chilled avocado-filled salad perfect for a potluck. Makes 8...reactionscomments
Wearable Devices: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly...Wearable glucose monitoring devices are the newest tech. There is the Libre Freestyle Sensor Flash Glucose Monitor and the DexcomG6 Continuous Glucose Monitor to name a couple. There may be...reactions6comments
Living the Mediterranean Diet...I am a huge fan of the Mediterranean diet. It always scores high for heart health and diabetes management, and those are the exact two things we need to be...reactions4comments
Thomas A. McAtee Jr...Thomas was previously an advocate on Type2Diabetes.com. Hi. My name is Thomas. I’m 65 years old at the time of writing this. I live in Arizona with my wife of...
Pomegranate Chocolate Bites...Bite sized pomegranate seeds make for a delicious sweet and tart treat. Makes 2...reactions1comment
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling...reactionscomments