I Froze My Injectable Medication!...Every Sunday for almost the last two years, I have been giving myself an injectable medication for my diabetes. My drug plan pays the pharmacy about $750 (Cdn) for a...reactionscomments
Peanut Butter Prune Cookies...Are you in need of a treat that won’t leave you feeling guilty? Try out my latest cookie recipe that is slightly sweet and plenty crunchy! Prunes add a slight...reactions1comment
Glucose Tablets...Glucose tablets are an ideal way to treat lows and available in a multitude of flavors -tropical fruit is my personal favorite and I’m also a fan of watermelon and...reactions1comment
Positive Lessons From “Fad” Diets?...As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I am predisposed to having great suspicion about so-called “fad” diets. In some cases, these questionable dietary approaches even worry me, especially for people with...reactions1comment
Stretch More: Building a Healthy Tiny Habit...My first attempt at Move More, Sit Less had mixed results. Yes, I took more walks than I would have otherwise. But I didn’t feel any better physically and I...reactions3comments
Beet Burger...Looking for a great new lunch idea? This is a delicious take on an old classic, with lots of nutrients and flavor! Give it a try! For a lower carb...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a health condition and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various...reactionscomments
Egg and Cheese Burritos...Need a quick, healthy and satisfying meal? This is a great option for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Add some non-starchy vegetables to your plate to bulk up your fiber intake...reactions4comments
Money Saving Tips for Healthy Food...Diabetes requires us to eat healthy, and eating healthy isn’t always cheap. I’ve written about saving money on healthy, organic, chemical free, or “all natural” foods before, and my list...reactions1comment
Learning To Love Veggies...Vegetables, ‘veggies’, are healthy food our bodies need. I have always been okay with them, but given another option, I used to avoid them. Not because I didn’t like them...reactions3comments
Creamy Cashew Cauliflower...If you have a toddler in your life, getting them to eat their veggies can be a real challenge! This dish may be the answer! Riced cauliflower, creamy peanut butter...reactions3comments
Rise and Shine! Reasons to Exercise Before Breakfast...For as long as I can remember my alarm clock has gone off long before sunrise. You might be wondering: Why would I choose do to something so crazy? My...reactionscomments
Mint Pesto...Enjoy this with some zucchini noodles, with chicken or vegetables or anything you like. It’s light and tangy and delicious! Serves 6...reactionscomments
Primary Care Doctor or Endocrinologist?...Diabetes is a very complex disease, so complex that it may require specialists to deal with the magnitude of it. Or does it? There are many knowledgeable primary care physicians...reactions6comments
Oat Prune Bars...This recipe is higher in carbs, making it a great on-the-go breakfast to be enjoyed after an early morning workout. Prunes, old fashioned oats, and a few other key ingredients...reactions1comment
All About the Carbs...Even before a lovely tropical vacation at an all-inclusive resort featuring all-you-can-eat buffets, carbohydrate intake had once become a concern with a less active life during winter in Minnesota. Having...reactions2comments
Any tricks on paying the high price of drugs?...I have manufacturer coupons but still...reactions1replyCost
Premixed Insulin...Different types of insulin vary in how fast they work and how long they last. A combination of 2 different types of insulin in one medicine is called “premixed insulin.”...
Long-Acting Insulin...Long-acting insulin is a treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Like other types of insulin, it helps control blood sugar. Long-acting insulin starts working within 1 hour...
Intermediate-Acting Insulin...Intermediate-acting insulin is a treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Like other types of insulin, it helps control blood sugar. It starts working within 2 hours of...
