Fast Food For Breakfast?!...No time for breakfast at home? It looks like you’ll be making a stop at the closest drive-thru for breakfast. What’s the best (or better) option when it comes to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
High blood sugar after exercising...I've recently been diagnosed. I tried metformin this weekend but it brought on a gout attack. So I'm working with the doc to find something else. I've been pre diabetic...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Effects of Pre Diabetes...Since I was informed of being pre-diabetic, I have, via diet, been able to lower my blood sugar and HbA1C so that I am no longer in the range to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesPrediabetes
Bone Health...Did you know that if you have type 2 diabetes you may be at greater risk for fractures? Researchers Khazai, Beck, and Umpierrez reported that in comparison to the general...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Dreaded Diagnosis...My story begins with having type 2 diabetes. It began 25 years ago. It was so ironic, because I always believed that what you fear the most shows up in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
New Lower Carb Dinner Ideas!...Do you need some new dinner ideas? Check out the following 5 lower carb recipes for some inspiration. Each recipe has just 10 grams of carbohydrate (or less) per serving...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
carb counting...I was diagnosed a year ago with Type2, at my education class I was told 45 carbs per meal with 15 carb snack. okay, I did that, stuck to it...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesDiet & Nutrition
10 Facts about the History of Diabetes...November 14 is world diabetes day and November is Diabetes awareness month! World diabetes day is internationally recognized; with the hope of bringing about more awareness and to celebrate how...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reduced Carb Pumpkin Pie...Pumpkin pie has been a Thanksgiving tradition for as long as many of us can probably remember. But, just how long has this sweet treat been a star at our...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pork Chops and Cauliflower Rice...Substitute cauliflower for rice in this dish. Did you know cauliflower is low in carbohydrates? Read more about the health benefits of cauliflower in this article. Makes 4 servings...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bites...Only 3 ingredients are needed for this pumpkin pie dessert. Makes 2 servings (1 serving=3 bites)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Review of The A1c Test...November is National Diabetes Month. In honor of this very important month I would like to review the Hemoglobin A1c test (also referred to as A1c). The 2015 Standards...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low Carb Pizza and Zero Guilt...Many of you have chosen to reduce your daily carb intake as way to control blood sugar levels and assist with weight loss. I commend all of you for making...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Off Insulin in 3 Months...If anyone needs some hope or inspiration to get off insulin and Metformin here is my story. I was diagnosed type 2 on July 22, this year. Body was completely...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why Are People with Diabetes SO ANGRY?!...We often speak about depression when we’re discussing the emotional challenges of diabetes. And with good reason. Diabetes can be a burdensome and scary prospect for a person – ignorance...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Lower Carb Snack Ideas...Have you heard of a hormone called Ghrelin? Ghrelin is one of the “hunger hormones” and is produced mainly in the stomach. One of the functions (among many) of Grehlin...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ground Turkey Tacos...Add ground turkey to your tacos for the next Taco Tuesday. Consider meal prepping this dish!Makes 4 servings...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Troubleshooting High Blood Glucose...Ever wanted to be an investigative reporter? Well, when it comes to controlling your blood glucose levels, this could be your big opportunity. Everyone with diabetes has at different times...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Meditation – Can it Stop You from Overeating?...Can you say OMM? You don’t have to be a hippy or a zen master to get the benefits of 15 minutes of meditation a day. Eastern medicine has gained...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insulin and The Challenge of the Needle - What are My Options?...When my father was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, there was a lot of prevailing ignorance as to what was best for extending a long and healthy life for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
