Skinny Diabetics...I'm a skinny Type II diabetic, 5'4" and 114 lbs. I've read that we're twice as likely to die if complications of diabetes. I take Januvia and I'm under excellent...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesComplications
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Get Caught Up in the Competition...Competition can be motivating if it's healthy and positive. It becomes unhealthy when you become fueled by the desire to do better than others for the wrong reasons. When your...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Things to eat to lower blood sugar...Just recently diagnosed with type 2 with hyperglycemic blood sugar. I play a lot of golf. What can i snack/eat during play that will keep or lower my sugar. I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Good Food, Real Fast: The Building Blocks of Nutritious Meals...One of the main reasons people say it's challenging to eat healthily is that it takes too much time to make a wholesome, nutritious meal. This can be especially true...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Excercise ...I had one kidney removed because of cancer and have a tumor on remaining one with a GFR of 16 and a creatinine level of 3.97. I have chronic back...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesA1c
Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom Caps...Making mushrooms the main focus of your meal can be helpful if you're trying to eat a more plant-based diet. Mushrooms may have a lower impact on blood sugar. Along...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exhaustion and Frustration: An Introduction to Diabetes Burnout...The concept of burnout first gained attention in 1969, when the term burnout related to the work environment. In the early 1980s, research on burnout expanded and it became understood...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Diabetes Prevention...How we can prevent diabetes ?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & Nutrition
Itchy feet and legs...My mom was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 in 2014. She has a period during the past few months when her average blood sugar levels where around 220, but right...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesComplications
When Do High Blood Sugars Need Less Medication?...When it comes to diabetes medications, if you've struggled with higher blood sugars, you may be thinking you need more medicine. However, as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Define your own "Perfection"...I suffer from a couple of other uncommon serious ailments, as well as being diabetic. I find that very few care providers know very much at all about them, so...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
6 Ways People With Type 2 Diabetes Can Boost Kidney Health...People with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). As many as 1 in 3 people with diabetes will develop kidney disease. But there...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Newly Diagnosed....Im 56 and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Im a nervous wreck all the time. What should I eat not eat. These medications scare me because I keep hearing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSupport
Rotisserie Chicken Soup...Are you looking for a quick, healthy, and filling meal? This may be your new favorite recipe! With a shredded pre-baked rotisserie chicken, the possibilities are endless and soup can...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Navigating a New Life...For many years, I was too busy to take care of myself. When I received the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, I was horrified. I felt so many emotions: anger...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Surgery Experience and Managing Type 2 Diabetes...There was an occasion when I had to undergo a small minor surgery. Surgeries are not quite so "small" and easy when you have type 2 diabetes. My team of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
YouTube Channel for Diabetes ...There is a YouTube channel called Diabetics Talk. Very good channel....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Making the Most of Sunday Brunch With Type 2 Diabetes...Let's face it; brunch is a vibe! It's all about celebrating the weekend, spending time with friends, and enjoying all-day breakfast foods. But it can also be an environment that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Trulicity...Has anyone else experienced a problem with Humana not paying for their Truelicity I had my first prescription filled and then my second prescription they wanted an outrageous amount of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCostMedicationsTreatment
