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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7repliesNewly 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Do You Remember Your Diabetes Diagnosis Date?...Do you remember when you were diagnosed with diabetes? Do you have any special 'anniversary' celebrations, or do anything in particular to mark the occasion? Submit your own question!...reactions29repliesDiagnosis
Intuitive Eating: How to Do It "Right"...I was talking to a woman the other day and she was really concerned with whether or not she was following the Intuitive Eating guidelines correctly, and what she should...reactionscomments
15 Clever Ways to Eat More Vegetables...Everyone knows how important it is to eat vegetables. They are nutrient dense, meaning they have lots of vitamins and minerals with few calories, which makes them great for helping...reactions2comments
How to Break Free From All-Or-Nothing Eating...I remember when I embarked upon the very last diet of my life (and you’ll see why you should care in a minute). As usual, the beginning was exciting: the...reactionscomments
The Sugar Hiding In Unexpected Places...With diabetes, it’s important to watch your added sugar intake in order to keep your blood sugar in a healthy range throughout the day. You probably know to minimize the...reactionscomments
How to Let Go of Weight Loss as Your Focus (and What to Shift to Instead)...Is your weight a factor in your health? Yeah, sure it can be. Should changing it be the primary focus of your life? No, I don’t believe it should. I...reactionscomments
Fiber, Sugar & Carbohydrates - How Do They Relate to Each Other?...What is fiber and why is it a carbohydrate? Does it count as a calorie? Many people don’t know what fiber is or what it does. They often wonder why...reactions2comments
Is There More Sugar Hidden in Your Favorite Breakfast Foods?...We have already shared with you several sources of hidden sugars, such as tomato sauce, low-fat foods, and canned fruit. But perhaps the biggest culprit of hidden sugars is the...reactionscomments