My Visit to the FDA - A New Front in Diabetes Management...Last March, the diaTribe Foundation contacted me with a powerful opportunity. They were looking for advocates, or persons with diabetes, who could help stand up and speak regarding the approval...reactionscomments
10 Tips to Jump Start Your Weight Loss...The summer is a popular time to revisit previous weight loss goals. Check out the following 10 tips to jump start your weight loss and get you on track to...reactionscomments
The Importance of Hydration...As the heat of summer is settling in, maintaining hydration is an essential component of diabetes management and a healthy lifestyle. The average adult contains approximately 5 liters of blood...reactions2comments
Burning feet...I have developed burning feet. I believe that I also have plantar fascitis. Does anyone have this? What can I do about it?...reactions5repliesComplications
10 Tips for Managing Diabetes While Traveling...July is one of the busiest months for travel. Schools out, work hours may be shorter, and extra days off for summer holidays make summer a more convenient time for...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes and Binge Eating Disorder...You’ve probably heard of anorexia and bulimia, but have you ever heard of binge eating disorder (BED)? BED is the most common eating disorder in the US and affects about...reactionscomments
Lower Carb Fast Food Options...Did you know? The average American eats fast food 159 times a year. Fast food is a popular choice for many reasons, one of the biggest reasons being convenience. We...reactionscomments
Why Dieting May Be the Worst Thing for Weight Loss...As someone living with type 2 diabetes, you may have been told by your doctor that you should lose weight. Sounds easy enough to do when you read a success...reactions9comments
Loneliness – Another “Complication” of Diabetes...A 2012 Canadian Diabetes Association survey of a sample of Canadians with diabetes shed light on what we might call “frustrations” of diabetes and diabetes management, and we all know...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
dry and itchy skin...Can you recommend anything for this it started when I became a diabetic. Thank you...reactions3repliesSymptoms
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesMedications
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
