Life With Legumes: A Tasty Plant-Based Powerhouse...Eating beans and other legumes do more than just improve your gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health. This mighty plant-based food can also help improve type 2 diabetes management and weight regulation...reactions2comments
Surgery...Hi, just found group. I'm having sergery tomorrow at 12 noon, not supposed to eat for 8 hours, I have type 2 and go low after 4 hours or so...reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
FeaturedActive 8 days agoFinger Pricks or CGM ...When it comes to checking your blood sugar levels, which way do you prefer: Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) or Blood Glucose Monitors (BGM, aka finger pricks)?...reactions54repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
Mental Motivation: The Principles of Type 2 Diabetes Management...We have all heard this before... It doesn't matter where you are in life; acknowledging where you are is better than staying in denial. Take ownership and realize where you...reactions1comment
My Diabetes Is Controlled, So Why Can't I Eat What I Want?...The first time I got a normal A1c reading, I was thrilled. Finally, my type 2 diabetes was under control. Then I wondered, "If my diabetes is now controlled, why...reactions11comments
Chopped Veggie Salad...This is my new favorite salad. It includes fresh veggies with a low-calorie, light-fat dressing. There's no lettuce in this recipe. Don't get me wrong; I love lettuce. Sometimes I...reactions1comment
Tired of Cauliflower? Here Are Low-Carb Alternatives...Cauliflower is a fantastic vegetable. This cruciferous vegetable is low in carbohydrates and high in vitamin c, folate, and fiber. Due to its low carbohydrate and calorie content, cauliflower is...reactions2comments
Ok to drink brewed flavored coffee black?...Ok so I have a bag of flavored coffee from the local coffee shop I brew in a drip pot every morning. I only drink it black now. Is this...reactions1reply
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The Essentials: What’s in My Bag for Living With Type 2 Diabetes?...When you have type 2 diabetes, there are a few items you consistently should have on hand. That's why I wanted to share what's in my bag to prepare yourself...reactions4comments
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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...reactions7comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions10repliesDepression
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1reply
FeaturedDoes sugar effect your vision and if so for how long?...When to see a opthalmologist and how soon?...reactions5replies
A1C...Since starting to walk my A1C went from 7.7 to 6.5. My Dr did the happy dance...reactions1reply
