3 Citrus Fruits for Better Type 2 Diabetes Management...When trying to manage type 2 diabetes (T2D), my clients often ask me, "Is fruit okay to eat?" Often, fruit gets a bad reputation. While it may be considered "nature's...reactionscomments
How to Support Someone Living With Type 2 Diabetes...Dealing with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a difficult journey that can be more manageable with the support of friends and family. If you know a loved one living with...reactionscomments
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 scrambled eggs can help boost your antioxidant and...reactionscomments
How to know what symptoms are from type 2 and what are from something else?...I have had hypertriglyceridemia my whole life as far as I can tell. First cholesterol test at age 17 (155lbs cross country runner) trigs were 700+. They’ve been as high...reactions1replySymptoms
Feeling Like Everything Is Your Fault...Having a health condition you think is your fault can be quite difficult. And worse, you can start to feel that others think the same way. How do you deal...reactions2comments
high blood sugar after running...i tested a1c at 243 then ran 1/4 mile the test after was 261. shouldn't this be lower?...reactions2replies
There's an App for That!...Smartphones allow you to have several diabetes management tools at your fingertips! Today it's much more accessible to track your lab work and glucose levels, get help tackling prescription prices, set...reactions6comments
Warning: Transcend Glucose Gels are a Scam ...Be aware that Transcend Glucose Gels are a scam. They're targeting the diabetic community. Their gels and food products are not FDA approved and have caused Type 1 diabetics to...reactions1replyAwareness
Taking a Closer Look at Popular "Food Rules"...Diet culture has always been a hot topic. Now that social media is so popular, diet culture is even more accessible and ever-present. How much we let diet culture affect...reactions14comments
waist measurement...My doctor told me to measure around my waist, it needs to be 34 inches. Said this was a good way to keep my diabetes under control...reactions6repliesDepressionExerciseHealthcare Team
Lower-Carb Black Bean Tostadas...Tostadas are a delicious Tex-Mex dish. But often, traditional tostadas with a fried tortilla are high in carbohydrates and sodium. This lower-carb black bean tostada recipe uses a lot of...reactions2comments
DKA questions...I have been T2 for 25 years but after an error on my part (not taking meds for 6 weeks) I ended up in ICU with severe DKA. Now I...reactions2repliesDiagnosisBlood Sugar ManagementComplications
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 being diagnosed, a lot of people will research...reactionscomments
Blood Sugar Management...Hypoglycemia feeling when blood sugar is around 90. Does your body get use to the lower sugar level over time?...reactions1reply
Dealing With Mood Swings and Changing Blood Sugar...Have you ever thought about type 2 diabetes and your mood? They might sound unrelated but believe me when I say they are very much related. I started to notice...reactionscomments
Skin problems...Hello Friends! I am on Metformin and Alogliptin for over a year and a half. It’s not bad enough dealing with M.S. for 30 years. I was wondering if anyone...reactions1reply
It's Never Too Late to Change...I know that many of us reach a certain age, and it seems too late to make significant changes in life. I know; I'm one of them. I don't feel...reactionscomments
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of type 2 diabetes?...To better understand the experiences and realities of type 2 diabetes, we are fielding our Type 2 Diabetes In America survey. By taking this anonymous survey, you can help everyone...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Fresh and Flavorful Tzatziki Dip...Many sauces and dips contain large amounts of sugar or salt, so it can be difficult to find a diabetes-friendly recipe for dip. This fresh and flavor tzatziki dip is...reactionscomments
