Nutritionist Meeting...I saw the new nutritionist Tuesday morning. Was a group meeting of about ten of us. Was nice. Learned some stuff and nice material, site links to take home. Reading...reactionscomments
10 Pasta Substitutions...Pasta is often a favorite food and household staple, but many people with diabetes tend to avoid it due to its effect on blood sugars. Whether it’s the extra large...reactions9comments
Sunny Shrimp Stir Fry...This dinner is a new twist on a family favorite dish. My family loves stir fry made with loads of teriyaki sauce. The problem is that teriyaki sauce is a...reactionscomments
Jill Knapp...I am all about family and love spending as much time with them as possible. My 2nd passion is bringing awareness to Type 2 diabetes. It is near and dear...
What are some tips for sleeping better at night?...Some community members have mentioned having trouble sleeping at night - what are your tips for getting a better night's sleep?...reactions4repliesSleepTips & Advice
Diabetes & Menopause...Sorry gentlemen. This goes out to the women. But if you love a woman, have a read so you too can understand and support. Menopause. A term we are all...reactions4comments
Restaurant Eating: How to Choose Healthier Options...Do you feel like you are making a healthy choice when you go out to eat? If you answered “no” chances are you are not alone. Maybe you want to...reactions4comments
Is Low Intensity Exercise Even Better?...An article published in the Washington Post included information suggesting that “low intensity” exercise, like walking, could be important for some people in developing the capacity to burn fat efficiently...reactionscomments
Fried Zucchini Bites...Looking for something crunchy? Try these fried zucchini bites. Interested in more recipes featuring zucchini? Check out this recipe for 15 min Zucchini PastaMakes 3 servings...reactionscomments
Food!...I love food. Good food. Salads and other raw veggies, fruit, skinless chicken breast. I even love some not-so-good food. Hmmm, chicken wings, chocolate chip cookies to name a couple...reactions2comments
Eggs Exonerated (Again)...We all love a good mystery novel or TV show where circumstantial and other seemingly convincing evidence is misdirecting or misleading us until everything resolves at the last moment into...reactionscomments
Why Should I Count Carbs?...Have you ever asked “Why should I count carbs?” You are not alone. Please read this article to learn the benefits of carb counting. A simplified explanation: All carbohydrates, with...reactions4comments
Book Review: Pocket Carbohydrate Counter Guide for Diabetes...This book is not what you think it is. At least it’s not what I thought it was going to be, based on its title. It’s something way more useful...reactionscomments
Is Aspartame Right for You?...You may see it marketed as Nutrasweet® or Equal® but aspartame is everywhere. In diet soft drinks, yogurt, even ice cream. There have been mixed messages about whether or not aspartame...reactions8comments
Turkey Veggie Saute Salad...A saute salad is a great way to bring some life to your salads. The warm saute enhances the flavors and your seasonings can be customized in endless ways. This...reactionscomments
National Eat Your Vegetables Day...Celebrating National Eat Your Veggies Day is a great and healthy way to get your veggies on! We know that fresh veggies are chock full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber...reactionscomments
George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Grills...Thought that I'd post this since a couple of us have talked about this on another post. Wife and I bought one and really like it. I had gone to...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
The Crossover Between Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s...I started writing this article months ago. I lost count how many times I opened and closed it before I could even write my first sentence. It’s important to talk...reactions2comments
Can I soak my dry feet?...My feet are extremely dry and cracked and I got some Epsom salts and listening to soak them in. It really works but I have read that D’s should not...reactions7repliesSymptoms
How to Manage the Cost of Monitoring Your Blood Glucose...Monitoring our blood glucose levels regularly is important for managing diabetes well. But how can we afford to do this when blood glucose monitoring supplies are so expensive? Each testing...reactions3comments