Ginny Carapellotti...Ginny was previously an advocate for Type2Diabetes.com Ginny is a retired young 62 year old woman who has type 2 diabetes, along with her husband Ron. She was diagnosed in...
Mediterranean Diet...Toby Smithson gives us an overview of the Mediterranean Diet, a healthy eating plan for diabetes that’s often touted as being the easiest healthy diet to stick with....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Tasty Day of Medi Meals (1600 – 1800 kcal)...From fresh fish and juicy tomatoes to olive oil and gooey cheese– the Mediterranean Diet is arguably the most mouthwatering way to eat healthfully. Here is a whole day’s worth...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Tried to Eat 8 Servings of Veggies Every Day for A Month...Recently I wrote about how I went from a vegetable-hater to a vegetable-lover, but I decided that even I could use some more produce in my life after reading that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Factors that Affect Blood Glucose...Many of us may often try to predict what our blood glucose levels may be, but as some of you may have learned, diabetes can be unpredictable and your blood...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Squash Anyone?...Last weekend, while grocery shopping, I was searching for cubed sweet potatoes, but instead I ended up with cubed butternut squash. I often purchase pre-prepped vegetables (and sometimes fruit) to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nuts for Fewer Calories?...For many of us, especially if we are watching our body weight, it is music to our ears when we hear the words “it’s lower in calories than we originally...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Before You Start the Paleo Diet, Read This...You’ve heard about the Paleo diet, and maybe even you know people who have had success with the plan, so what’s the harm in trying it for yourself? For starters...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Add More Vegetarian Meals Into Your Life...I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 13. Holy mackerel tofu that’s a long time! It started out because I just didn’t like meat very much, but over the years...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
News from Dexcom!...I recently learned exciting news that I felt was important to share with the type2diabetes.com community. As of January 12, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chocolate Walnut Brownies...I love this recipe because I think it's a perfect example of making recipes healthier while still ensuring it tastes delicious. These brownies contain chickpeas and no added sugar. They...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sweet and Savory Medi Meal Plan (1800 - 2000 kcal)...If you’re like most of us, you’re all about getting the most bang for your buck when it comes to healthy eating; and that means maximum flavor for minimal effort...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does Red Meat Raise Blood Sugars?...About 1 in 10 people in the United States have diabetes, and up to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. This condition stems from having levels of blood sugar...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Ultra Long-Acting Insulin...Ultra long-acting insulin is a treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It is used to control blood sugar. Ultra long-acting insulin starts to work a few hours...
Combination Therapies...A single medicine for type 2 diabetes (T2D) may not lower blood sugar (glucose) levels. So your doctor may suggest a combination therapy. Combination therapies are treatments that have 2...
Dopamine Agonists (Cycloset)...Dopamine agonists are a class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D). They were first designed to treat other health conditions. But they also lower blood sugar for...
Bile Acid Sequestrants (BASs)...Bile acid sequestrants (BASs) are drugs used to help lower cholesterol. But they can also lower blood sugar for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). BASs are not usually the...
Amylin Analogs (Symlin)...Amylin analogs are a class of drugs approved to treat people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The drugs work by mimicking a natural body hormone called amylin. Amylin...
Selective Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors...Selective sodium-glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a class of drugs approved to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D). They lower blood sugar (glucose) levels by increasing the amount of glucose...
Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors...Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D). They help lower blood sugar (glucose) by increasing the levels of certain hormones. Four DPP-4 inhibitors...