Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cooking With Hearts of Palm Pasta, a Low-Carb Alternative...I have been involved in health, wellness, and nutrition for a while now and am very in tune with food trends and new food products. One food product that seems...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sugar withdrawal? ...Is there such a thing as dropping your daily sugars too fast? Two weeks ago I realized after being way out of control that my sugars were in the high...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & Nutrition
Numbers dropped since being on low carb diet...I recently went on a low carb diet. Basically nothing white..80% veggies and 20% protein. Now I'm wondering about what to do with my insulin. Yesterday, my numbers stayed 132...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & NutritionBlood Sugar Management
3 Tips for Saving Money on Food...Have you noticed the price of food going up? The latest Consumer Price Index reveals that it is true–our food prices have risen nearly 7 percent over the past year...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Know Your GFR: CKD and Pharmaceutical Dispensing...If you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), it is recommended that you are aware of your glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and serum creatinine values. These values are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fear of eating ...Hello, I'm a 12 year type 2 diabetic that over the last year really fell off the wagon. A1C IS 9.2 and even though I know I can get it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental HealthBlood Sugar Management
almond/oat flour...If I were to give baking cookies with either almond or oat flour, would I use the same amount as regular flour? Anyone know? and if youve tried it, how...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Turkey Cheeseburger Salad...Looking for a new way to enjoy an old favorite? I was shocked at the enhanced flavors of this salad, just by adding pickles and a grilled turkey burger to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Things That Put Me at Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes...I have type 2 diabetes which somehow, in the back of my head, I never imagined I would ever get. But, I knew decades ago that I had a high risk...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
Building a Diabetes Care Team...✨Challenges✨ We all have them, am I right? As a person with diabetes, they're definitely not something you can escape. When you're living with diabetes, it's important to have a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like good physical health, good mental health is vital...
How to Find Virtual Support During the Pandemic and Beyond...Now that we're years into the pandemic (!), you're probably used to doing just about everything virtually or through an online app. Shopping for groceries, working, watching movies, and connecting...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments