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?...reactions33repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly 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...reactions3comments
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
Liver...Diabetes has destroyed my liver from high sugars and fatty liver. Living with stage 3 Fibrosis...reactions1reply
Insulin...Hi all , newbie here but was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 about 10 years ago I’m struggling to control my sugars and keep forgetting to take my insulin Any...reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
Slow Cooker Meatball Subs...With summer comes busy schedules and time spent outside or on vacation. This slow cooker meatball sub recipe is quick to prepare and simple because you can set it and...reactionscomments
Depressed ...I have a question? Have any of you taken " Trulicity or Victoza" I cannot seem to lose weight, and this is supposed to help. Did you have any bad...reactions2repliesWeight ManagementTreatment
The Ultimate Hiking Guide for People With Type 2 Diabetes...Controlling your blood sugars may not be a walk in the park. And managing type 2 diabetes may feel like a stressful uphill endeavor rather than an exciting adventure. But...reactions2comments
Heart-Friendly Chocolate Chip Cookies...This cookie recipe is my take on turning traditional chocolate chip cookies into heart-friendly cookies. This recipe uses rolled oats in place of white four and almond butter in place...reactions3comments
My Medication Adherence Experiences...When I got diagnosed with diabetes decades ago, it was a massive shock in itself for me. I had to bring home many medications with me after the diagnosis. Honestly...reactionscomments
Newbie...Hi Everyone! Not a question or discussion- just want to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with type 2 in early 2019. It came as a HUGE shock to me. Two...reactions2repliesDepression
