Summertime Showdown: How to Beat the Heat...Regarding summertime-specific diabetes tips for staying cool, most of us automatically think about checking blood sugars and staying hydrated. However, there are other ways of staying cool too! Whether at...reactionscomments
Eating well, exercising, on Metformin...Good morning I just cant seem to get this under control. I am 5'4", 137 lbs on 1000mg of metformin, eat healthy, low carb and no added sugar and cant...reactions2repliesBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & NutritionExercise
Chana Masala...Chana masala. If you've never tried it, you're missing out! Packed with a ton of flavor, this Indian-inspired dish is a great option if you're looking for plant-based protein. Chickpeas are in the...reactions2comments
Coping with stress and diabetes, what do you do to reduce the stress...I have been under alot of stress, and just want to know what does everyone do to relieve your stress so you don’t spike your sugars?...reactions30repliesCoping
What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed...Diabetes doesn't stop when other parts of life pull at your time and energy. And diabetes isn't something you can hand off to someone else to manage while you handle the...reactions1comment
When to go to hospital ...My levels are 385 up from 338 yesterday high. It went down at one point yesterday to 280 after insulin injection but today up to 385. Can I take a...reactions2replies
Ak...I find with today's, Lupus, adhd and anxiety sometimes I just feel out of control!!!!!...reactions2replies
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 diagnosis. A poem I wrote has resonated with...reactions11comments
Veggie-Packed Lunch Plate...Fresh and easy is the name of the game with this delicious veggie-packed lunch plate. If you keep these few ingredients stocked in your kitchen, you can create a tasty...reactions4comments
Learning about Diabetes...I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2016. 6 years of confusion, in and out of hospitals, ER, and admissions. Going from 500 mg of metformin to 1500 mg of metformin...reactions6comments
The Connection Between Diet Culture and Disordered Eating...So much of the conversation about type 2 diabetes focuses on food and exercise. And much of what is said has a judgmental and moralistic tone to it. Often I...reactions1comment
Trinette Stanford, LLC, RN, FNP-C, CDCES...Trinette Stanford is the CEO and Founder of Totally About Diabetes, which is an online education, support, and coaching program for people with diabetes. There are 34 million people in...
3 Reasons Why Exercise With Long-term Diabetes Can Be Hard...Advice to exercise regularly usually comes along with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. For most people, the average goal is to achieve 150 minutes per week of aerobic exercise and...reactionscomments
Managing Type 2 Diabetes & Other Chronic/Autoimmune Illnesses...In addition to type 2 diabetes, what other chronic and/or autoimmune illnesses do you manage?...reactions33repliesDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed
How to Be a “Glucose Goddess” in 4 Simple Steps...If you're reading this, you probably already know I have diabetes. For me, learning that I had diabetes was actually a positive experience. It sounds strange, but shifting my perspective...reactions1comment
Change in blood glucose without change in diet...In the last few months my blood sugar has gone up dramatically resulting in an a1c increase from 6.6 to 7.5. I haven't changed my diet. I can eat a...reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
Tri-Color Quinoa Salad...Embrace the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean with this irresistible tri-color quinoa salad. It's loaded with unique textures and seasonings, keeping your tastebuds engaged with every bite. This dish embraces...reactions2comments
Sudden loosing weight ...Hi everyone am new here, I have been battling with weights loss for years until I was diagnosed for diabetes my blood sugar level is 187 now my questions is...reactions1reply
Diabetes Mindset: Positive In, Positive Out...We all know that positive thinking can make all the difference when it comes to living with any chronic illness, including type 2 diabetes. Numerous websites and authors claim that...reactions2comments
