Instant Pot Spicy Turkey Taco Soup...This is the perfect transition soup from summer to fall/winter. It's packed with veggies and the lean turkey boosts flavor and protein. Make it as spicy or mild as you...reactionscomments
Is Your Eating Experience Missing the Satisfaction Factor?...You’ve heard me talk about intuitive eating before. It consists of ten principles created by a pair of registered dietitians back in the 90’s that’s gotten a lot more popular...reactionscomments
What is Carbohydrate Counting?...Carbohydrate counting is a system that is often used to help people with diabetes monitor their carbohydrate intake so that they can give themselves the correct amount of insulin or...reactions9comments
Berry-Good Muffins...These muffins are a great way to start your day! Frozen berries are featured in this recipe. Frozen fruit is a great way to save a little money and avoid...reactionscomments
Working with the Professionals - Part 2...In my initial post regarding working with professionals, I talked about how health care professionals (HCP) want the best for us when helping to care for our diabetes. These are...reactionscomments
Diabetes Is Ruining My Life...I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes about 8 years ago. Last year I decided to stop taking my insulin because stupid me, I lost 50 lbs and thought I...reactions11comments
Struggling to Manage Diet With Heart Disease and Diabetes...What is recommended for one is contraindicated for the other....reactions1replyComplicationsDiet & Nutrition
How do you manage your DM when you have no health insurance?...reactions3repliesBlood Sugar ManagementInsurance & Disability
Four Ways to Eat Healthy That Won't Bust Your Budget...Eating good, healthy, nutritional food is important in life…and life with diabetes. Unfortunately eating good, healthy, nutritional food isn’t always easy and has the very real potential of being pretty...reactionscomments
3 Reasons You Might Want to Take a Walk in the Woods...As I write this article, I’m in a room filled with windows that lead to my back yard, and in any direction I look I see trees. I’ve always found...reactionscomments
How do you manage anger or frustration that comes with managing type 2 diabetes?...It is normal to experience anger or frustration at various aspects of type 2 diabetes management. How do you manage this anger or frustration?...reactions2repliesMental Health
Who Knew There Could Be So Many Names for Sugar?...I did not know until I had a great visit with a nurse practitioner many years ago who specializes in treating those living with type 2 diabetes. She asked me...reactions2comments
Still At It...Ever since the meeting on learning how to count calories I keep trying hard at that. Although I'll be honest in that I tend to pay more attention to the...reactions3comments
Have You Checked Your Feet?...Lately I’ve been thinking of my diabetes self care, focusing mainly on my feetf. I have never given much thought to my feet. They are just feet. Mine are not...reactions14comments
Peanut Butter Carob Chip Cookies...If you need a small treat, without the guilt, please try this cookie recipe. Crunchy peanut butter and carob chips make these cookies sweet and crunchy. Carob chips look and...reactionscomments
Greek Salad...This salad is super easy to make and the fresh oregano is the secret ingredient! Interested in learning about the Mediterranean diet? Check out Is the Mediterranean Diet Right for...reactionscomments
Coco-Nutty Balls...If you are craving a crunchy snack, try this recipe for coco-nutty balls. It is easy to prepare and requires just 5 ingredients. The mixture of protein and healthy fats...reactionscomments
Diabetes Frustration: Why Can't My Blood Glucose Meter Do It All?...I have four blood glucose meters. Four. And not one of them does all the things I want and need a blood glucose meter to do. I find this all...reactions2comments
This is How You Stop Eating When You're Full...One of the tenets of the only eating plan I can get behind, intuitive eating, is that you honor your feelings of fullness. Intuitive eating basically means listening to your...reactions1comment
Ouch! When in Doubt - Go to the Doctor!...I broke my pinky toe. It’s a long story involving me; the phone, pacing back and forth, and a door jam. Anyway, I didn’t think I’d broken it, but since...reactions1comment
