4 Tips to Help with Meal Planning...“What’s for dinner?” The famous question that kids all around the world are asking around 5 pm. Wouldn't it be nice if on Monday you could answer that question and...reactionscomments
Starting Conversations: Getting Your Ducks in a Row...Talking about the end of our life can feel taboo, but the fact is we will all be in that stage of life at some point, and having a plan...reactions1comment
What If We Focused on Exercise Instead?...There are three legs to the stool that is managing life with type 2 diabetes: medicine, diet, and exercise. Every book I’ve ever read about managing type 2 diabetes starts...reactions3comments
Artificial Sweetners...Well I see that everyone in Face Book is freaking out about Artificial Sweetners again. They're posting about how it can lead to heart attacks, obesity, diabetes etc if you...reactions4repliesBlood Sugar Management
Apps to Help with Diabetes Management...I love apps. I love free apps. Some I use on my phone, some on my tablet. Since I have this thing called type 2 diabetes, I have looked at...reactions8comments
How to Eat 5 Servings of Fruits & Veggies a Day...We have all heard for years that eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to achieve optimal health. But sometimes it’s easier said than...reactionscomments
Will Fancy Workout Clothes Make You Want to Exercise?...I was doing some research for another article and came across a really interesting study: According to researchers at Northwestern University, the clothes you wear really do impact your behavior...reactionscomments
Bacon & Cabbage Frittata...You can make this for breakfast, brunch, a snack or a picnic and it’s great to take along in a packed lunch. Should you be having eggs? The answer is...reactionscomments
Hearty Vegetable Soup...When the weather is cold, I head to the kitchen to make some warm meal options for my family. I love this vegetable soup recipe because you can eat it...reactionscomments
Cranberry Vodka Sparkle...I enjoy an adult beverage now and then like many people do. Often these drinks require pop, which I rarely drink, or diet pop, which I don’t like the flavor...reactionscomments
Chocolate Bark...With only 7 grams of carb per serving, there is no need to feel guilty about enjoying this dessert. Cocoa, cashews, and walnuts come together to make a chocolate treat...reactionscomments
Diabetes Burnout - How it Happened...Diabetes. Burnout. If you’ve never heard the term, I think this defines it pretty well. “...a state in which patients grow tired of managing their disease and then simply ignore...reactions2comments
Egg Casserole...Wow your family and friends with this simple brunch dish. Chipotle ranch dressing adds a boost of flavor, while blue corn tortilla chips add just the right amount of crunch...reactionscomments
Tuna Salad...Are you getting tired of stews and soups? If you are looking for something cool and refreshing, try this protein-packed salad. This recipe makes a great light dinner and can...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Anxieties: Relationships & Family...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...reactions3comments
Family dentistry Merced...A family dentistry is a place where you can find solutions regarding the dental problems of your whole family. Dental problems are very common for anyone whether they are kids...reactionsreplies
An Unexpected Low Blood Sugar...I just experienced an unexpected low blood sugar in Starbucks. Lucky for me, I'd just sat down with my order - a tall, unsweetened, decaf cappuccino - 16 grams of...reactionscomments
Chia Seed Pudding...Chia seeds are high in omega-3s, an anti-inflammatory healthy fat/oil that helps with cell health, brain health, and heart health. One tablespoon of chia seeds contains 2400mg of omega-3, which...reactions2comments
My Top 10 Snacks...My top 10 snacks. If you have type 2 diabetes like myself you will know some of these snacks but my hope is to have some you may not know...reactions4comments
Not An Added Chapter...Hi, I'm Erica! I am Beautifully Fighting and learning as I live with this big new part in my life and the life of so many others. In 2014 I...reactionscomments
