Living with Diabetes...I have learned to keep carbs at a low minimum, I eat meat, veggies, fruit mostly & have noticed a huge change...reactions2comments
What Makes a Great Diabetes-Friendly Recipe?...Now that you or a loved one are living with type 2 diabetes, you may be wondering if your favorite old recipes...reactions2comments
Could Artificial Intelligence Revolutionize Diabetes Care?...Sometimes, diabetes makes for strange bedfellows. Recently, I've been reading about how researchers are applying artificial intelligence (AI) to type 2 diabetes...reactions12comments
Carbohydrate Clarity...There is a lot of discussion about a popular macronutrient lately. Coaches tell their players to “carb load” while, dietitians tell their...reactionscomments
Are Carbohydrates the Enemy?...Carbohydrates, the topic of debate amongst people with diabetes and other members of health-related communities. A subject that has many personal experiences...reactions2comments
“Good Carbs” vs “Bad Carbs”...I see this terminology all the time and to be honest, I hate it. I am a firm believer that all foods...reactionscomments
Is Fatigue a Type 2 Diabetes Indicator?...There are many reasons you might be fatigued. The possibilities are vast, from not getting enough sleep to being sick or having...reactions8comments
Nighttime Snack- A Blood Sugar Must...Over and over again, I have heard people say “Don’t eat after 8pm, its bad for your health”. But it's important to...reactions15comments
Nocturnal Hypoglycemia...Thanks to the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), it is now well recognized that intensive glycemic control can reduce the risk...reactions6comments
What Is Type 2 Diabetes?...There are 3 main forms of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most...
Hemoglobin A1C Testing...The hemoglobin A1C test measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months. The test is also known...
Continuous Glucose Monitors: Um, How Do I Get One of Those?...There's a new kid in town: the continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Although the technology has existed for nearly 20 years, it has...reactions3comments
The Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Experience...Most people vividly remember the day they were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. While everyone's diagnosis story and events leading up to...reactionscomments
A Checklist for People Recently Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes...Have you been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Are you wondering, "Now what?" It is okay to feel overwhelmed after your...reactions11comments
Multiple Organs and Tissues Play a Role in Type 2 Diabetes...The pancreas is not the only organ in the body that impacts type 2 diabetes. Doctors now know that many organs and...
Symptoms of Diabetes That People Might Ignore...Most people know what type 2 diabetes is, but not as many people know the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Before officially...reactionscomments
Looking for Routines That Help You Better Manage Diabetes...Routines can help lighten the mental load of managing diabetes. They can help you take better care of yourself with more consistency...reactionscomments
Stress, Cortisol, Glucose, Oh My! How to Manage It All...Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is, without a doubt, a challenge in and of itself. Toss in the added stress of...reactionscomments
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose...Monitoring your blood glucose is an important part of managing type 2 diabetes. Knowing your numbers helps you understand whether your diabetes...
Diabetes Management Plan: A Personal Practice...Every person who has diabetes will inevitably experience it uniquely. While there are some symptoms and treatments that overlap, each person has...reactions1comment
