Can a Low Carbohydrate Diet Help?...When you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, carbohydrates are often a topic of contention and a hot topic among the many type 2 diabetes community members. I have been inspired by...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Eating Out with Diabetes... Now What?...Tonight I will be attending dinner with my significant other, and his best friend. I have been planning for this time, and so I have scheduled meals and carbohydrates through...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caffeine and Blood Sugar Control...Does anyone remember this catchy jingle, “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up is Folgers in Your Cup!”? For many of us, having a cup of coffee in the morning is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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A Letter to the Newly Diagnosed Type 2...Dear _______, I’m sorry. Learning that you have type 2 diabetes is simply awful. I know, I’ve been there. I was diagnosed over 10 years ago and I can still...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Need a Resolution-Reboot?...Okay cowboy, how are those 2016 resolutions going? Have you lost any weight (and kept it off)? Have you successfully quit smoking? Have there been any holes punched in that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Microwave Cooking: Eating Healthy with (Mostly) Packaged Foods...I freaking love the microwave. For one thing, it makes all my food – because if you know me, you know I don’t cook. Also, it’s soooo much easier to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What You Need to Know About Setting a Goal for the New Year...You probably have goal setting on your mind right now, since the New Year is right around the corner. I think it's a fabulous time to think about what you want to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chemo related type 2 diabetes...I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after my ovarian cancer in 2014. I never had high blood sugar until after my chemo. It varies from 151 to 310, the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Carob Chip Cookies...All-purpose flour, chocolate chips, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla and baking soda. These eight ingredients are the components used to make traditional chocolate chip cookies. If you have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Full Day of Meals for 1500-1600 Calories...There’s a lot that comes packaged with the holiday season besides gifts, food, and good company. In between the holidays, there’s shopping to do, dinners to organize, errands to run...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gift Ideas for the Holidays - With Awareness!...Diabetes awareness isn't just about being knowledgeable about all that is diabetes... Diabetes awareness is also be about being aware of that person in our lives that lives with diabetes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mushroom Fennel Stuffing...Looking for a lower carb version of this holiday favorite? This stuffing is delicious and flavorful with the addition of hearty mushrooms and savory fennel in addition to the traditional...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low Carb Lunch Ideas...When you have diabetes, carbohydrates are talked about to exhaustive extents. Many people with diabetes feel that carbohydrates should be eliminated or heavily restricted. However, carbohydrates are the body’s preferred...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosed Six months ago...Went to see the doctor 6 months ago for swollen ankles. Got my diagnosis from the A1C test they did. Sure explained a lot of problems I was having. Taking...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Good Fats vs Bad Fats and How to Know the Difference...We’ve come a long way from the super low-fat diet trend of the late 1980s. We now understand that fats are an extremely important part of anyone's diet. They are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Day in the Life with Type 2 Diabetes...My day with type 2 diabetes looks like many other people’s day, at least on the surface. Unlike someone who uses insulin, I don’t have many tasks during my day...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cheers to the Holiday Season!...Cheers to the holiday season! Many of us celebrate the holiday season with family gatherings, parties with friends, and special work events. Alcohol is commonly offered at such gatherings. While...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ideas for Cutting Calories and Carbs from Traditional Thanksgiving Dishes...Gobble Gobble! Bring on the Turkey! The first Thanksgiving dates back to 1661, however, it wasn’t until 1863 that president Abraham Lincoln made it a national holiday, celebrated yearly in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Baked Potato Cauliflower Soup...Creamy and decadent without any cream, this soup with Vitamin C-rich cauliflower is easy and the perfect dinner idea for cooler weather. Add your favorite baked potato toppings to make...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments