Sweet Potato Fries...A nutrient-packed side dish to round out your favorite meal. These sweet potato fries are baked to keep them light and they have just the right amount of sweetness. Makes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
dry and itchy skin...Can you recommend anything for this it started when I became a diabetic. Thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
New Low Carb Meal and Snack Ideas...Are you in need of some new low carb recipe ideas? This article features 12 new recipe ideas that can be enjoyed as either a meal or a snack. Each...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stress, Burnout, and Type 2 Diabetes: How to Avoid It...Let’s face it: Having a chronic illness is not a walk in the park. You’re never able to leave it behind, no matter what you’re doing. You can’t check it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bydureon...After 8 weeks on Bydureon, my A1c is 5.9. After 4 mos on Victoza it was 6.1. I am very happy with this drug and my body likes it. Little...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMedications
My Story...I was dxd with diabetes in August of 2014 after I had my gall bladder removed. They sent me home with a prescription for Metformin, but nobody told me what...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Larissa Saschin...Larissa was previously an advocate on Type2Diabetes.com. Larissa is from Sonoma County and received her education at the University of California, Davis. Along with a strong passion for nutrition, she...
Nocturnal Hypoglycemia...Thanks to the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), it is now well recognized that intensive glycemic control can reduce the risk of diabetes complications. Despite this knowledge, one of...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Moderation: What Exactly Does That Mean?...As people with type 2 diabetes we often hear that we should be “eating in moderation,” but what exactly does that mean? I think it means different things to different...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Summer Snacking – Managing Blood Glucose During Parties...As April comes to a close, the summer season is fast approaching which means warm weather, sweet drinks, pool parties and barbecues! So you might also be thinking “how I’m going to manage...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Go-To Snacks That Won’t Tip the Scales...Many of us feel the urge to snack most days, especially after lunch and before dinner, when energy levels tend to dip. Before you reach for your snack, drink a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hemp Seeds: A New Protein To Try...I recently visited Detroit, Michigan’s Eastern Market with my family. Eastern Market is well known for being one of the largest historic farmer’s markets in the country. Visiting a farmer’s...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Clutter Cause Overeating?...Does clutter lead to overeating? Maybe, especially if you’re feeling out of control or stressed out. A study was recently published in the journal Environment and Behavior that suggests a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Time For That Postponed New Year's Resolution...Wow—the first day of spring is already here, and I’m wondering if you remember my “sage” advice on making New Year’s resolutions? My specific recommendation was to spend early 2016...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breakfast: Take it Or Leave It? A Doctor Rants... Part II...I was watching this video in which a doctor rants (pretty much) about how people give him grief for not having breakfast. He declares “Don’t judge when it comes to what others...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Christina Saschin...Christina is a food columnist, blogger and nutritionist. She holds a BS in Nutrition and Food Sciences, loves cooking, rock climbing and the outdoors. Christina has worked at a diabetic...
Split Pea Soup with Ham...Savory, comforting and full of flavor, this hearty split pea soup with ham is a great source of fiber and is simple to make. As the dried split peas cook...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Think Values, Not Rules, When it Comes to Healthy Eating...I recently heard an interview in which the researcher said that children who grew up in homes where values were emphasized over rules were more original thinkers. This got me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments