Three Ways to Make Peace With Your Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis...Getting any health diagnosis, especially a life-changing one like type 2 diabetes, can hit pretty hard. How can you come to accept a type 2 diabetes diagnosis? After the initial...reactionscomments
New to Type 2 Diabetes...Hello, so I was just diagnosed officially last week and my blood sugar and A1C were very high. I have changed my diet over the last few days and I've...reactions3repliesBlood Sugar ManagementDiagnosis
Quick 5-Ingredient Guacamole...Guacamole is so versatile. Put it on your tacos, baked potatoes, or throw it on top of grilled fish! But let’s be honest, there’s some prep work to guacamole. To get around...reactions1comment
Does any insurance cover Ozempic...I am 66 years old and have uncontrolled type 2. My last A1C was 11.9 and I am terrified. I have had 4 back surgeries so exercise is limited. I...reactions1replyBlood Sugar ManagementA1c
Choosing the Best Canned Food Items...The canned food aisle typically gets a bad reputation. Sure, there are some less-than-healthy options there. But we can’t discount the whole aisle just based on the way it’s packaged!...reactions1comment
Struggling to keep my sugar levels under control...I have had type 2 diabetes for about 20 years. No one in my family has the disease. I am afraid I have it thanks to my multiple exposures to...reactions13comments
Mediterranean Nachos...This light, refreshing, and colorful dish will look appealing to the pickiest veggie eater! Regular nachos are normally carb-heavy and doused in cheese, but this recipe incorporates the components of...reactions3comments
Eye, Eye, Eye: What to Expect at Your Next Diabetes Eye Appointment...Do you regularly have your eyes checked, or is it a struggle to stay on top of your appointments? Maybe you've put off these regular eye exams over recent years. Your...reactions3comments
Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Bark...This easy recipe only takes 5 minutes to make, and it is a great treat for any day. This lemon blueberry yogurt bark recipe is low in sugar and can...reactions2comments
Self-advocacy for Optimal Diabetes Care: Advocating Your Needs to Your Circle...Advocating for your concerns and needs with your "circle" will hopefully lead to better family and friend support in your type 2 diabetes journey. Communicating effectively with family and friends...reactions1comment
How to Make a Plant-Forward Lifestyle a Reality With Type 2 Diabetes...Let the record be set straight: a plant-forward diet is not a fancy term for bird food or never eating dairy, fish, or meat. On the contrary, the plant-forward diet...reactionscomments
Quick Fish Tacos...Fish is an important part of any healthy eating pattern, but especially for folks with diabetes. That’s because omega-3s have been linked to lower risks of heart disease and death...reactions1comment
When Breakfast Time Meets Diabetes...It's said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But now that you are living with diabetes, it may feel as though your favorite breakfast options are...reactions4comments
Healthy Fat Cocoa Fudge...This fudge is decadent like traditional fudge, but cuts out all the sugar and adds in a lot of healthy fats. This recipe can be eaten as a rich dessert...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Gym Membership...Having a gym membership can be beneficial to keep you on track with your diabetes management goals through exercising. There are plenty of perks involved with having a membership. A...reactionscomments
Diabetes Distress...Diabetes Distress Everyone in their lifetime has suffered or experienced some form or “feeling” of distress. For people suffering with Diabetes distress is a common notion. Diabetes Distress is all...reactions1replyDepressionMental HealthAwareness
Chicken Pot Pie Soup...Forgo the pie crust to reduce the carbohydrate content, and make a soup version of this comforting dish instead! This chicken pot pie soup recipe makes two servings and can...reactionscomments
What is your favorite diabetes-friendly meal to cook?...Please share with us your favorite diabetes-friendly meal to cook! Feel free to also share a picture 😋 Submit your own question!...reactions21repliesDiet & Nutrition
Two Quick Ways to Jazz Up Your Veggies!...Okay, I’m going to be honest. Sometimes I get bored with what’s in my refrigerator. I use boredom as my excuse to eat fewer vegetables and chow down on more...reactionscomments
What I Wish Someone With Type 2 Diabetes Would Ask Me as a CDCES...I LOVE when someone comes to see me with a list of questions. I'm a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). When someone comes with questions, it usually means they’ve...reactions2comments
