Do you make New Year's resolutions?...Why or why not? We'd love to hear more!...reactions1replyCopingTips & Advice
Snacks!...I love my snacks. Choosing which ones I want to eat depends on many things: my frame of mind, my stress level, whose company I’m enjoying, which ones I have...reactionscomments
Apprehensive New Type 2 Diabetic...Hi everyone, my name is Sharon, I’m 41 years old and was just diagnosed as a Type 2, two weeks ago. I’m currently on Trulicity, which hasn’t been bad. I...reactions1comment
CGM...I have a question. I seem to be in that group that don't 'feel' when they're having a high or a low. A friend and I were talking about it...reactions8repliesBlood Sugar Management
This is What You Tell Yourself to Survive the Holiday Buffet...I was a dieter and highly regulated my food for years (and years). That meant that I’d use up a whole lotta brain power and mental energy trying to eat...reactions2comments
What are your tips for finding a good specialist?...Have you found a good endocrinologist, registered dietitian, or other specialist? Share your tips with fellow community members! If you haven’t found a good specialist, what challenges have you faced?...reactions10repliesHealthcare Team
Type 2 Diabetes Anxieties: Loss & Progression...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...reactions6comments
Simple and Healthy Eggs...I have a few super, simple and healthy egg based meals that I keep on the cue so for those times I need to eat healthy, but making a healthy...reactionscomments
Surviving the Holiday Season...The holiday season is here! This time of year, is often filled with a mix of excitement and dread. If you have diabetes, you may experience additional stress as you...reactions2comments
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps...If you are looking for a refreshing and delicious meal with Asian-inspired flavors, you will love these chicken lettuce wraps. This recipe is easy to make, diabetes-friendly, and certainly easy...reactionscomments
10 Things I Do and Don’t Look Forward to for the Holidays...All in all, I’m sure it will be a great holiday even though diabetes will always be in the back of my mind....reactions2comments
Breaking My Silence About How Insulin Prices Have Impacted My Life...When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I was on the verge of going into a diabetic coma and needed insulin to bring my glucose levels down from 593...reactions1comment
Cocoa Carob Chip Muffins...If you have a milk allergy or are lactose intolerant, this muffin recipe is the prefect baked good for you to try! Carob chips and cocoa make this recipe a...reactionscomments
Been a T2D for 15 Years...Hi all: I became a diabetic at age 44. A1C at first was around 6.2. Progressively reached 7.0 or just below. Switched endocrinologists a year ago. Ozempic, just approved by...reactions1comment
Is There a Certain Time of Day I Should be Eating?...Often we talk about what to eat, how much to eat, or how to prepare what we eat, but what about when to eat? A few studies have come out...reactionscomments
Chicken Wrap...This recipe makes a perfect light lunch or afternoon snack. Feta cheese and Greek yogurt come together to make a delightful sauce. For a more complete meal pair this dish...reactionscomments
Holiday Sides Mash Up...Holidays are here and of course, that means a huge dinner with all the fixings and carbs galore. My advice when it comes to handling your meal? Mix things up...reactionscomments
About Sugar...Most everyone with diabetes understands that sugar and concentrated sweets aren't the best food choices for effectively managing blood glucose. Some think sugar is strictly forbidden. Some think sugar is...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Had Known about Type 2 Diabetes at Diagnosis...Every year in November for Diabetes Awareness Month, I make a list of things I wish I had known when first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes back in 2005. Here...reactions1comment