Why Are People with Diabetes SO ANGRY?!...We often speak about depression when we’re discussing the emotional challenges of diabetes. And with good reason. Diabetes can be a burdensome...reactionscomments
Navigating Type 2 Diabetes in My Family Tree...I had 18 aunts and uncles just on my mother's side of the family. Many of my extended family members had diabetes...reactionscomments
Is There One Best Diet for Type 2 Diabetes?...After you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your doctor may recommend changing your eating habits or starting a new diet. The...reactions8comments
How I Manage Food Cravings With Type 2 Diabetes and Cancer...After getting my A1C under control, I lost weight and was doing well. Imagine how happy I was to have lost almost...reactions8comments
How a Foot Massager Became My Neuropathy Ally...Living with diabetes neuropathy is a constant dance between acceptance and frustration. The tingling, burning, and numbness in my feet can make...reactions11comments
Small Steps Towards a Healthier You...So often, it can feel like climbing a mountain when trying to make nutrition or lifestyle changes. People choose cleanses, fasts, and...reactionscomments
How to Recognize Red Flags in Diabetes Care...Living with type 2 diabetes very often gets a bad reputation! From people commenting, "Oh, you should just lose weight," to "You...reactionscomments
Turnip Hash Brown Breakfast...If you're looking for a lower-carbohydrate option to potato hash browns, this turnip has brown recipe is a great alternative. For this...reactionscomments
It's a Matter of Juggling While You Balance Life...Before camp ended, I made my annual appointment for a complete check up to meet the requirements for working in a State...reactions5comments
Is It Time to Revamp Your Diabetes Management?...Something is refreshing about a new calendar year, a chance to let go of the old and embrace the new. The new...reactionscomments
Wearable Devices: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly...Wearable glucose monitoring devices are the newest tech. There is the Libre Freestyle Sensor Flash Glucose Monitor and the DexcomG6 Continuous Glucose...reactions6comments
Quick Spinach and Egg Scramble...If you are tired of eating plain scrambled eggs, mix them up with vegetables! Throwing in a handful of spinach to your...reactionscomments
Six Small Meals Eating Plan...I have, on numerous occasions, been told by patients that eating several times a day helped them to achieve their health-related goals...reactions3comments
Broccoli and Cauliflower Egg Casserole...It’s always a good idea to sneak some healthy vegetables into any recipe. Tuck some antioxidant and fiber-filled broccoli and cauliflower into...reactions6comments
Plant-Based Breakfast Ideas...Many breakfast recipes contain ingredients like eggs, dairy, and meat. Dishes like egg scrambles and sides of bacon are well-loved in America...reactionscomments
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Causing My Itch?...Do you find yourself constantly scratching? Maybe you have an itch that comes and goes. Or your skin has developed a rash...reactionscomments
Experiencing Difficult Emotions During Life Transitions: Is This Normal?...For about a month now, I have wanted to write about some overlapping things I often see in my work that relate...reactionscomments
It's Okay to Grieve in Diabetes...Has anyone ever told you it’s okay to grieve the loss of your non-diabetes body? That it’s okay if you miss your “old”...reactions11comments
Denial & Difficulty Accepting a Diabetes Diagnosis...Denial and difficulty accepting the diabetes diagnosis are not uncommon. You may have found yourself or someone else saying “I’m only borderline...reactionscomments
Frequently Asked Questions About Diabetes...Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, you are likely to have questions about how to...
