How Do I Manage Type 2 Diabetes With Work and a Family?...How do I trust the docs. I'm still having hypoglycemic seizures....reactions3repliesWork & EmploymentComplicationsFriends & Family
Always Exhausted...Hi, I am not just tired but exhausted every day. Is it a side effect of non-controlled diabetes? My morning number run 180 -200 and 200 -250 after meals. A1C...reactions8repliesSymptoms
Understanding Insulin Resistance...Insulin is the hormone that allows glucose to enter body cells for energy. If you are insulin resistant or insulin deficient (in the case of advanced type 2 diabetes or...reactionscomments
Diabetes: Things I Don’t and Things I Do...I'm in a moment of annoyance. I feel bombarded by the do’s and don'ts of diabetes. I have made my own small list with my rationale to share. I don’t...reactions6comments
8 Ways To Better Sleep...The editorial team recently asked the type 2 diabetes community what tips we have for sleeping better at night. Years ago my sleep hygiene was not good. I’d lay down...reactions2comments
Fiber-Full Cookies...Craving a cookie? This recipe combines a few fiber-filled ingredients to lessen any guilt you may have about fulfilling a cookie craving. Cookies also make a great treat for parties...reactionscomments
Mini Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites...Looking for a quick, healthy snack that’s delicious and satisfying? These will definitely fit the bill! Cool, crunchy and refreshing, they are quick to make and easy to enjoy guilt-free...reactionscomments
39 Reasons to Get in Exercise...I know for myself it can be hard to get exercise in on a daily basis. I know down deep inside the importance and that it is something that I...reactions4comments
Shredded Coconut Bites...Inspired by the farmers market, you can make these coconut bites right in the comfort of your own home. Interested in learning more about the health benefits of coconut? Check...reactionscomments
Brooke Morton...Brooke was previously an advocate on Type2Diabetes.com. Brooke Morton is a cross-site contributor at Health Union who is based in Orlando, Florida. Brooke has written about nutrition, health and well-being...
A Pensive Wednesday...This is not a normal Wednesday for me. As I write this, I am sitting in the waiting room at the hospital waiting patiently for my daughter’s 1 hour surgery...reactionscomments
Cheesy Tot Casserole...This dish makes a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner meal. It features cauliflower tots which are lower in carbs and higher in fiber than the more traditional tater tots. For...reactionscomments
Loaded Egg Omelet...This breakfast dish is great to make for the whole family or to make for the week. How are eggs beneficial for diabetes management? Check out Vitamin D in Eggs...reactionscomments
Working With Health Care Professionals - Part 1...Health care professionals (HCP) are amazing. They have spent a very long time learning their field. Do they know everything? Not likely. We live with diabetes and we don’t know...reactionscomments
Carrot Fries...An oh so simple, yet tasty way to enjoy baked carrots as a side dish. Baking the carrots brings out the natural sweetness and the cumin adds the flavor. Enjoy!...reactionscomments
Coconut oil, what does the evidence say?...I saw a YouTube Mayo Clinic video on diabetes and the expert Dr they had on made a comment and reference to one study that said we shouldn’t be eating...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
What's your favorite thing to cook?...Do you have a favorite recipe or one that you often make?...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
4 Things to Ask Dr. Google After Your Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis...Have you ever gone online to find information about diabetes? You are not alone. According to Pew Research, the vast majority of adult internet users (72%) have looked online for information...reactionscomments
I Am the Expert...I have long held the belief that the person who has lived with a chronic disease like type 2 diabetes should and does know more about it than the professionals...reactionscomments
Continuing...Continuing on forward. Saw my doctor today. She's very happy with the labs but when she looked at the spread sheets she decided to put back on Metformin, taking at...reactionscomments
