The Connection Between Nail Health and Type 2 Diabetes...People with type 2 diabetes are more likely than those without the condition to acquire fungus of the nail. While nail fungus is treatable, it takes a long time to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does It Mean to Be Diagnosed With Prediabetes?...Being told you have prediabetes can leave you worried and confused about the future. Read on to learn more about what it means to have prediabetes. Prediabetes means your blood...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Scallops with Cheesy Cauliflower and Grits...When living with type 2 diabetes, eating foods from a combination of food groups can help keep blood sugars stable after a meal. This recipe is a simple twist on scallops...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are There Good Food Supplements to Control Type 2 Diabetes?...Is there any effective food supplement to prevent type 2 diabetes?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...We asked our community of Health Leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Building an Exercise Habit This Spring That You’ll Keep All Year...Ah, it's spring! The flowers are blooming, the temperatures are warming up, and it's actually pleasant to be outside. Spring is also one of the ideal seasons, along with early...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Self-Advocate With Your Doctors...Living with type 2 diabetes can be a challenge, to say the least. Not only do you have to manage your nutrition and physical activity, but you also need to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Husband's Responses to My Type 2 Diagnosis Have Hurt Me Deeply...Hi. I was diagnosed with type 2 in August 2020. My husband's first action was to order a chocolate dessert at a restaurant and loudly look at me and ask...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingFriends & FamilySupport
Looking at the Positives of Having Type 2 Diabetes...There often aren't many positive aspects to having a chronic disease, especially one like type 2 diabetes. But sometimes, there is a silver lining to things. And while I try...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wife with type 2, denial...Hi all, new to the forum! My wife has type 2, doc put her on Met 2000mg per day plus ozempic. Bowel problems never eased up, she quit taking anything...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?...For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be affected by this common...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Am I Waking Up With High Blood Sugar?...It can feel like someone is just playing a cruel joke. I wake up in the morning to find that my glucose reading is high – higher than when I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain...Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Up to 18 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Ways That I Take Care of My Kidneys...The only words I heard from my doctor were, "Your kidney numbers are dropping." What?! No way, I have a lot more living to do. I'm here to tell you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mami's Dominican Salad...My in-laws are from the Dominican Republic, a beautiful country with delicious food! One of my favorite dishes to make at home is a salad my mother-in-law often makes. We call...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
5 Budget-Friendly Food Shopping Tips...While food costs may be on the rise, your blood glucose levels don't have to follow. There are plenty of healthy food options that can help keep those dollar bills...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that weakens your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking an Athlete’s Approach to Managing Diabetes...We know that type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy. There are also various health conditions that people with type 2...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 cuisine. Each region of Mexico, of course, has...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments