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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
