Oatmeal Crunch...This recipe is a great breakfast option to enjoy after a morning workout. The carbs will help replenish your muscle glycogen stores (sugar stored in your muscles), while the protein...reactionscomments
Diabetes Burnout Is Real...Managing type 2 diabetes is not an easy thing to do. It often requires a complete lifestyle change and constant focus and dedication to ensure that good health is maintained...reactionscomments
How To Lose Belly Fat When Living with Type 2 Diabetes...Of course genetics play a role in our health. They give us the genes that predispose us to a certain hair color, eye color, even height. But did you know...reactions5comments
Homemade Mayonnaise...A simple way to make your own mayo, all you need is a blender and three ingredients! Tip: Avoid using a full-flavored olive oil or extra virgin olive oil as...reactionscomments
What tips do you have for managing stress over the holiday season?...The holidays can be a stressful time, especially when managing life with type 2 diabetes. Share any helpful tips for managing holiday stress with fellow community members to support them...reactions16repliesCopingMental Health
How Often Should I Check My Blood Sugar?...Have you ever wondered how often you should be monitoring your blood glucose and at what times of day you should be checking? As a diabetes educator (CDE), I am...reactions9comments
Pumpkin Puree Bites...The autumn season is a great time to enjoy pumpkin (and not just the one you make into a Jack-o’-lantern). Pumpkin earns brownie points for being low in carbs and...reactionscomments
6 Holiday Eating Tips...It’s that time of year again! The time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends… and eat lots, and lots of food! How will you prepare? Here are a...reactionscomments
9 Diabetes-Friendly Side Dishes!...The holiday season is upon us! ‘Tis the season for holiday parties and family/friends get-togethers. And while the star of the show for holiday dinners is usually the turkey (or...reactionscomments
To Test in Public or Not? That Is the Question!...Your doctor told you that you need to test your blood sugar often. Most of the time it is recommended that you test before meals and at bedtime. Some test...reactions4comments
14 Wishes for Families Affected by Diabetes...With 425 million people living with diabetes worldwide very few families have escaped the effects of this chronic illness. Aiming to address its impact, the International Diabetes Federation has made...reactionscomments
Glucose Monitoring: Progress Throughout the Years...It always amazes me to think about how far diabetes treatment and management has come over the last nearly 100 years (since the discovery of insulin in 1921). While there...reactionscomments
Sangria...When the weekend comes, I like to enjoy a refreshing drink as I wind down from the busy work week. This sangria drink is light on calories and is very...reactionscomments
Why Diabetes Advocacy Is Important to Me...At various times in my life, I’ve felt lonely. However, the loneliest time in my life was during the six days in 2011 when I was hospitalized and newly diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Tips for a Healthy Ticker...Cardiovascular disease is a very real problem, one that many people with diabetes face. “People with diabetes have a higher-than-average risk of having a heart attack or stroke. These strike people with...reactions6comments
What is Insulin Resistance?...Throughout your diabetes journey, you most likely have heard many new terms such as blood glucose levels, hemoglobin A1C, simple carbohydrates and insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is common in prediabetes...reactions4comments
The Unhealthy Trap of Health Perfectionism...I struggled with an eating disorder for nearly a decade. Though I healed from it a number of years ago, I didn’t realize I was still holding onto one way...reactionscomments
Where Is Your Stress Coming From?...As many of you already know, from first-hand experience, there are a number of factors that can impact your blood glucose. Stress is one of those factors, and if left...reactions3comments
Kiwi Salad...Are you tired of eating salad made with lettuce? This recipe features fiber-filled kiwi and protein-packed pistachios. It is fast to prepare and makes a great alternative to the more...reactions1comment
Tahini Roasted Peppers...Is it possible to make roasted peppers more delicious? Yes, in my opinion, it is! Try this recipe for tahini roasted peppers to wow your dinner guests. This dish is...reactionscomments
