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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4repliesAwarenessTips & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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
7 Myths About Shingles...Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactionscomments
Finding Out I Can't Cure My Type 2 Diabetes...It wasn't until recently that I discovered I couldn't completely cure my type 2 diabetes with medicine or eating right. I was...reactionscomments
"Get Out of My Head": My T2D Diagnosis Story...Editor's note: Content warning – This article includes experiences with disordered eating. I know I've shared this information with you all a...reactionscomments
What Is Shingles?...Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
Revisiting the Health at Every Size Framework...In early 2023, new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for managing children's weight were released. I was shocked and disheartened by this...reactionscomments
Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers...Sometimes eating healthier versions of your favorites can feel like a sacrifice on taste. That won't be the case with this spicy chipotle...reactionscomments
Practicing Portion Control With Type 2 Diabetes...As someone living with type 2 diabetes, having control of the foods I choose to consume and when to eat has provided...reactionscomments
What do you eat?...It seems like most foods have carbs and I'm constantly hungry eating right. What do you eat regularly?...reactions112repliesCoping
When a Friend Joins Your Journey...You never want to be that person - the one who is excited that a friend has type 2 diabetes. But, being...reactionscomments
