My Story...I'm 57 years old & I now know I've been a type 2 diabetic for many years. The tell tale signs have been in place but no Dr ever caught...reactions1comment
How many times a day do you test?...I test between 4-7 times a day. Sounds like a lot I know but it works for me. How about you? What works for you? Submit your own question!...reactions61repliesBlood Sugar Management
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...reactionscomments
Peanut Butter Cherry Bars...I created this recipe after spending a weekend in Traverse City, which is considered by some to be the “Cherry Capital of the World.” This recipe can be enjoyed as...reactionscomments
I Tried to Eat Only 25 Grams of Sugar a Day, Here’s What I Learned...Sugar is so delicious, isn’t it? I mean, not straight up or anything, but mixed into things, like chocolate chips and chocolate cake and chocolate bars and… well, I guess...reactions8comments
Recently diagnosed for diabetes 2...04 july 2017 informed .'went to doctors for a medical for a Psv linence ' tested postive my resding was quite high :last time had a medical done about a...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
Treating Depression in People with Type 2 Diabetes...Living with a chronic disease increases a person’s risk of developing depression, and type 2 diabetes is no exception. Studies have found that people living with type 2 diabetes are...reactionscomments
Shelley Hlymbicky (TheLongPointGirl)...I have been happily married to my husband for 30-plus years. We have two amazing young adult children: a daughter who is a high school teacher and a son, who...
Sticking to Your Diet While Traveling...If you are anything like me, part of the joy during a vacation is the food. That is not necessarily good when you have type 2 diabetes. When we plan...reactionscomments
Fabulous Fudge Alternative - Chocolate PB Balls...Fudge, for many of you, is probably considered a forbidden food. I personally love fudge, so I decided to come up with a lower carb alternative. Traditional chocolate fudge has...reactionscomments
Do You Need to Be More Conscious of Your Eating Habits? It Depends....Perhaps you’ve been accused of not being good at “watching what you eat.” “You really should pay more attention to how much saturated fat you’re eating.” “Are you sure you...reactionscomments
The Impact of Human Error on Meter Accuracy...Many individuals with type 2 diabetes monitor their day-to-day diabetes control with the help of a blood glucose meter. Blood glucose monitoring is typically recommended for those who have insulin...reactions2comments
Bright, Delicious and Fresh Medi Meals (1600-1800 calories)...From creamy hummus and juicy tomatoes to olive oil and delicious seafood – the Mediterranean Diet is an undeniably tasty way to eat healthfully. You’re looking at an entire day’s...reactionscomments
Back to Basics with Intuitive Eating...According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, more than 2 out 3 Americans are either overweight or obese. Given that weight loss is considered by...reactionscomments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...reactionscomments
Crustless Mini Quiche...These mini quiches are perfect for breakfast on the go. Interested in more ideas for healthy eating on the go? Check out On The Go Healthy Eating Hacks!Makes 2 servings...reactionscomments
10 Ways to Sneak in a Little Exercise...I cannot tell you how many times I have started an exercise routine. I have tried walking, weight training, P90X and jogging. Oh how I hate jogging. I seem to...reactions1comment
Water: Can You Learn to Love It?...Recently my three-year-old daughter, who has very strong opinions about just about everything, proclaimed that she loves water. That got me thinking: What if we could all have her unbounded...reactions2comments
Peanut Butter Crunch Strawberries...I created this recipe for those who have a sweet tooth, but don’t want the guilt that often comes along with eating high carb desserts. This recipe uses just 3...reactionscomments
Quiz! How Many Carbs in These 5 BBQ Foods?...With warmer weather, who doesn’t love spending more time outdoors? Bring on the cookouts! With burgers, hotdogs, potatoes, baked beans, corn on the cob, and the various salads, many people...reactionscomments
