Trying to Lose My Belly Fat...Sugar stores fat in your cells and builds up in your belly, and I've tried to lose this fat but it's not...reactions3comments
Caring for Your Kidneys When You Have Diabetes...Each year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) releases updated guidelines for diabetes care. Those guidelines are based on the latest research and...reactions1comment
When Things Go in Opposite Directions at the Same Time!...Last fall, in September 2022, I had bariatric surgery. To be precise, I had a gastrectomy, also known as a gastric sleeve...reactions1comment
I Am Diabetic. Who Else Am I?...I have diabetes, like most of you reading this. I live with it every day of my life. Some days it sucks...reactionscomments
White Chicken Chili...One-pot dinners are such a great way to cook for a family. When they include vegetables, lean protein, and loads of fiber...reactionscomments
The Financial Burden of Diabetes...Managing type 2 diabetes is expensive because it typically requires medications, blood sugar testing machines and supplies, visits to the doctor, and...reactions5comments
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Connections to Type 2 Diabetes...Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now considered a metabolic disease. You may have heard of metabolic syndrome when learning about type...reactionscomments
Facing the Roadblocks to Eating Healthy With T2D...I admit it; I find it so hard to eat right with type 2 diabetes (T2D). What do you do when you...reactions3comments
Starting From Respect: How We Can Have Healthy Conversations...Recently, the celebrity press was abuzz about Ozempic — yet again. On social media, one celebrity commented that another was looking good...reactions1comment
Diabetes and the Workplace...Having a fulfilling and rewarding job is important to most people. In fact, our work helps us define who we are and...
Numbness or Tingling...People with diabetes often experience numbness, tingling, or pain, usually in their feet, legs, hands, and arms. This is known as peripheral...
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes...Type 2 diabetes can slowly develop over many years. Many people who have type 2 diabetes show no symptoms, or their symptoms...
Random Blood Glucose Test...A random blood glucose test measures how much sugar (glucose) you have in your blood at the time you are tested. This...
Fasting Blood Glucose...The fasting blood glucose test is the quickest and simplest test used to diagnose diabetes. The test measures the level of glucose...
Finding Lower-Carb Mexican Food Favorites!...Mexican food is the best (in my opinion, at least!). I love all of the vibrant flavors and colors used in this...reactions2comments
How to Eat on a Budget During These High Inflation Times...If you've been to the grocery store in the last year, you know that nearly every product is more expensive. Inflation in...reactions2comments
10 Pasta Substitutions...Pasta is often a favorite food and household staple, but many people with diabetes tend to avoid it due to its effect...reactions11comments
What You Drink Makes a Difference...Hopefully, when you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D), your doctor spent a lot of time discussing the additional health complications...reactions3comments
Why Regular Blood Sugar Monitoring Works for Me...It has been quite a while since I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a little over 30 years ago. During...reactionscomments
