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Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who bring you engaging, accurate information about living with...
Going to the Dentist? Here’s How to Prepare for Your Visit...You might not think of your dentist as part of your diabetes care team, but they are. Living with type 2 diabetes means you may be at higher risk of...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Churro Protein Muffins...This tasty churro protein muffin recipe will not sabotage your health goals. This high-protein, no-sugar-added keto muffin hits the sweet spot! This churro protein muffin recipe uses almond flour, a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Depression and Anxiety with Sugar ...I know how important it is to eat right and for a year I didn’t eat right at all until my eyes got really blurry and scared me into eating...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDepression
Friendly Fats: An Overview of 4 Types of Fats...If you were around the 90s, you might remember that back then, fat was a big no-no according to the diet industry. A low-fat diet was the trend, and you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Are grapes and raisins good to eat?...I’ve gone online and get two different replies as the whether or not type 2 diabetics can safely eat either. No where on the American Diabetes Association site do they...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
FeaturedDoes sugar effect your vision and if so for how long?...When to see a opthalmologist and how soon?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
A1C...Since starting to walk my A1C went from 7.7 to 6.5. My Dr did the happy dance...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
SNRI Drugs and Diabetic Neuropathy...Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes that can lead to pain, ulcerations, and in some cases, amputation. A class of drugs known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt...Warmer weather can have you craving a frosty treat! But when you are managing type 2 diabetes, it can be tricky to find a dessert that will still keep your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Blood Sugar Elevation...I am type 2 diabetic for 35 years. I am on metformin medication. My A1c has been between 6-5 to 7. Recently I get quick blood sugar spikes after eating...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Family History and Diabetes: We've Come a Long Way, Baby...I remember talking to my mom in the 70s about diabetes in our family. She learned about diabetes from one of her 18 older siblings. Her older sister (who was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Granulated onion lowers my blood glucose...Very excited. Another unusual food addiction that tanked blood glucose spikes for me. Had read recent info regarding studies with rats using onion extract and its effect when using Metformin...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Importance of Mindful Practices for People With Diabetes...Living with diabetes can be stressful. There are endless doctor's appointments, blood tests, and careful monitoring of your nutrition. It's easy to get overwhelmed and feel like you're not in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Simple Nutrition Steps to Boost Heart Health...Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? Yet, about 80 percent of cardiovascular disease cases are preventable, including conditions such as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
unexpected drops in past 2 weeks...HI Everyone I have been absent from this site for a long time. Just busy. I have quite the thing happening and I am concerned and frustrated. Within the past...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementInsulinMedications
Baked Sweet Potato Fries...Looking for a snack with a sweet yet salty combination? Need a delicious vegetable dish to go with your meal? Look no further than these baked sweet potato fries! The hardest...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Type 2 Diabetes and Respiratory Infections...Respiratory infections are one type of severe infection that often affects people with type 2 diabetes. In fact, a 2022 study reported that 52 percent of people with type 2...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Scoop on Sleep Studies to Prepare for Bariatric Surgery...One of the many things one must do when getting bariatric surgery is to consult a pulmonologist, who will likely perform a sleep study. It is not the most glamorous...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
