What is Type 1.5 Diabetes?...Could your diagnosis of type 2 diabetes be a different form of diabetes? Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), commonly referred to as type 1.5 diabetes, is considered a subcategory...reactionscomments
(Still) Learning To Plan My Meals...Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes means life has changed. For some, in small ways; for others, in big ways. For me, it was a major life event. It was...reactionscomments
Staying Healthy on Vacation: Getting Your Family’s Support...I’ve written about this before, but family support is so, so important when it comes to creating and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes. If you lose your motivation it’s so helpful...reactionscomments
Chocolate Pudding Pops...If you have a sweet craving but want to avoid high carb treats (i.e. cake, cookies, and ice cream) this recipe for chocolate pudding pops is a great option. Want...reactionscomments
Baked Zucchini Crisps...Try baking these zucchini crisps instead of chips. So delicious and satisfying! Makes 1 serving...reactionscomments
Glimperide...I was taking 1 mg 2x day. At my last doctor visit, my A1C was up a couple points. It didn't reflect my improved eating for the previous 2 weeks...reactions1replyMedications
Breakfast Salad...A simple little time saving breakfast that can be made the night before and stored in the fridge, ready to grab on your way out. Mix and match your favorite...reactionscomments
'Cheap' Exercise...I don’t know if I ever mentioned this before but I’m cheap. Others use words like frugal, thrifty. Cheap works for me. In the past, I have wasted a lot...reactionscomments
April 6th Is National Walk To Work Day...Friday, April 6th is National Walk to Work Day and I’m all for it. I’ve said and written about it before - I LOVE TO WALK. Walking clears my head...reactionscomments
A Walk After Dinner (And Other Meals, Too) May Be Just What You Need...You already know you’re supposed to exercise, but what if I told you it can be relatively easy (walking) and that if you time it right, it can lower your...reactionscomments
Prepping for Your Doctor's Appointment...Nobody likes doctor’s appointments; they aren’t a fun walk in the park. They take up a lot of time, they can be nerve-wracking and lets face it, as people with...reactionscomments
You're More Than Your A1C! Thinking Beyond Your Numbers...If you weren’t good at math or didn’t like numbers before, you sure are going to get comfortable with them after being diagnosed with diabetes. Besides multiple blood sugar checks...reactions2comments
Maybe Eating Six Small Meals a Day Isn’t the Best Way...It’s all about calories in, calories out, right? Maybe not. A study compared the effects of a hypoenergetic diet (that means low calorie!) on two groups of people who have...reactions1comment
Presto Pesto Eggs!...If you are looking for a new breakfast recipe, Presto Pesto Eggs may be the solution. This protein packed dish features pesto sauce and parmesan cheese. It can be prepared...reactionscomments
Type 2 Trucker...August 2015 I failed my DOT medical physical required to keep your CDL & keep driving. Never had any health issues before. The urine test came back with sugar in...reactions1comment
The Loss of a Member of My Diabetes Team...I just lost a valuable member of my diabetes team. My family physician. The doctor that has been with my family for 25 yrs. He met us when our daughter...reactions2comments
How can I tell when vegetables are fresh?...Please RDs could someone help with this?!? I have asked this question a number of times on social media and I get a nod but no answers. I’d like articles...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Almond Clusters...These almond clusters are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. This recipe features Truvia Baking Blend. This product combines the sugar substitute Truvia (made from the stevia plant) with...reactionscomments
Get Started with Meal Planning in 6 Steps...Do you ever feel stressed about what to serve for dinner? You are not alone! Meal planning is a technique that may help. Research has shown that not only can...reactionscomments
Helping The Newly Diagnosed...Your friend, family member, colleague has approached you because they just received ‘the diagnosis’...they have type 2 diabetes. They look like they’re lost in the forest. The forest seems so...reactionscomments
