Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs...It’s pretty easy to blame carbohydrates for our diabetes challenges. After all, it is carbohydrate foods that send blood glucose levels rising. But, does that make all carbohydrates bad? Or...reactions1comment
The Financial Burden of Diabetes...Managing type 2 diabetes is expensive because it typically requires medications, blood sugar testing machines and supplies, visits to the doctor, and lab work. The American Diabetes Association published research...reactions5comments
Dietary Fat, Carbs, and Heart Disease...I recently read an article title, “Sugar Shocked? The Rest of Food Industry Pays for Lots of Research, Too.” According to this article, 50 years ago the sugar industry paid...reactionscomments
Brace Yourself! Holiday Foods are Upon Us!...The holidays are upon us. Hopefully, many of us have survived Thanksgiving to an extent. Perhaps some of us felt like we succeeded, and some of us felt like we...reactionscomments
What is the DASH Diet?...Is the DASH diet a new fad where you eat every meal in a hurry? Not so fast – DASH actually stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.” Essentially, it’s...reactionscomments
Lindsey Verano, MPH, RD, LDN, CDCES...As a registered dietitian and diabetes educator, I have spent over 9 years working in the healthcare field, and have always had a strong passion for helping others improve their...
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesDiet & 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...reactions5repliesPrediabetes
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
Your Go-To Low-Carb Dinner Recipe Guide...Are you looking for some fresh and tasty ideas for dinner that are also low in carbohydrates? Eating well with type 2 diabetes is important for controlling blood sugar, but...reactionscomments
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...reactions9repliesDiet & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bites...Only 3 ingredients are needed for this pumpkin pie dessert. Makes 2 servings (1 serving=3 bites)...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
