How to handle food cravings?...It's #NationalFastFoodDay today, and we're wondering how you handle cravings for foods that may not help with your type 2 diabetes management. What have you found to work, or not...reactions6repliesDiet & Nutrition
Stay on Track: How to Travel with Diabetes...Diabetes doesn’t take any time off! The good news is, paying attention to your health while traveling doesn’t have to be that difficult. Plus, knowing you have diabetes can help...reactionscomments
8 Diabetes-Friendly Desserts!...The holiday season is upon us! 'Tis the season for holiday parties and family get-togethers. And what's a party without decadent and delicious desserts? However, many people living with type...reactionscomments
My Diabetes Team—The Endocrinologist...Recently, I wrote a piece about two doctors that are on my diabetes team. My family physician and my cardiologist. My family physician (FP), my quarterback, leads my diabetes team...reactionscomments
Fear of Insulin...I have some fear of insulin. It is an irrational fear. There is no basis for it. I have had no previous experience with it nor has anyone in my...reactions4comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...reactionscomments
Lessons About Diabetes Management From Denmark...While I usually don’t blog about my travels, my latest trip abroad to Denmark left me with some important thoughts about diabetes management. Wandering around Denmark and Sweden I couldn’t...reactionscomments
This is What You Need If You Want to Exercise More...You’ve probably heard it before: Get a social support system in place if you want to amp up your exercise frequency. Heck, I’m sure I’ve written about it in this...reactionscomments
How I Stopped Binge Eating...I was cruising the internet last week, reading cooking and fitness blogs, when I came across a post that instantly intrigued me. The blogger and cookbook author had written an...reactions2comments
My Diabetes Team—My Family Physician and the Cardiologist...I was diagnosed in 2005 during Diabetes Awareness Month, November. The diagnosis was delivered by my family physician’s (FP) office. I was booked in shortly thereafter to find out what...reactionscomments
Freestyle Libre - Flash Glucose Monitor...The time is finally here, that we can know what our blood glucose (bg) level is WITHOUTpricking our finger!! On September 27, 2017 the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...reactionscomments
Stuffed Mushrooms...Stuffed mushrooms are a perfect snack to bring to the beach or to a potluck. Makes 2 servings (each serving is 3 mushrooms)...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Meal Planning...I have always been more of a planner than a “fly by the seat of my pants” kind of girl. But when my husband and I welcomed our third child...reactionscomments
More Newbie Tips From The ‘Living It’ Perspective...I want to make reference to a post I just read that will help many people who have been recently diagnosed and add in my two cents from the point...reactionscomments
Blood Sugar: Checking vs. Testing...Words are powerful and have the ability to encourage us.. or hurt us. Words can rise us up...or keep us down. Words choice makes a difference, so choose wisely. Here’s...reactionscomments
Crab Salad with a Boost of Protein...I love sushi! However, with all the rice it can be quite high in carbs. A California roll has approximately 38 grams of carb for a 6 to 8-piece roll...reactionscomments
The Time Invisible Wasn't Good...Once I was at the gym and I felt my blood sugar getting low. I left Zumba and went to the locker room. Well, my blood sugar was apparently lower...reactions2comments
Walking Is Not Cool But......Walking is probably one of the most underrated exercises there is. It is not cool, trendy or new. It is however very effective in helping to get our type 2...reactionscomments
Rachel Foster...Rachel was previously an advocate for Type2Diabetes.com. Rachel Foster has been living with type 2 diabetes since 2005, shortly before her 29th birthday. She manages the condition with diet, exercise...
