Native American and Diabetic...I have been diabetic since 2001. Not on regular insulin or pills. I was itchy, tired more than usual, and had some fuzzy vision from time to time. No increased...reactions2comments
Roasted Vegetable Chopped Salad...As a big fan of salads, I am always looking for new ways to change them up. Roasted vegetables are a great way to incorporate new flavors and textures into...reactionscomments
Famous People and How They Deal With Type 2 Diabetes...I remember listening to an interview with Tom Hanks several years ago. He really surprised me by announcing he had developed type 2 diabetes. When someone famous is diagnosed with...reactions1comment
“My Doctor Doesn’t Listen to Me…”: 3 Ways to Manage This Experience...A complaint I hear about in healthcare is we (as practitioners) don't have the appropriate amount of time to help you with your diabetes the way you need. It’s a legitimate...reactionscomments
Whole Grain Hiker Cookies...These tasty cookies get your sugar cravings to take a hike! These texture-filled treats have chunky dried fruit, decadent dark chocolate, and crunchy nuts that will drive your tastebuds wild...reactions1comment
Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Month 2021...November is Diabetes Awareness Month! We know living with diabetes encompasses more than "just diet and exercise." Therefore, throughout the month, we will be highlighting how diabetes can affect our...reactionscomments
(CLOSED) Enter to Win! Recipe Software Giveaway for Awareness Month...November is Diabetes Awareness Month. To celebrate, we are giving away Paprika Recipe Manager software to 2 lucky winners! On your Mac or Windows computer and iOS or Android phone...reactionscomments
Low Carbohydrate Food Shopping on a Budget...You may be considering starting a low-carbohydrate diet to manage your diabetes, but after reading what it actually entails, you might be intimidated by the idea of your food costs...reactions7comments
Vegetable Hot and Sour Soup...This recipe is hot-hot-hot! Slurp your way to satisfaction with this veggie-filled meal. Soups are an easy way to pump up your colorful food intake while giving wilting produce a...reactionscomments
How Do I Eat Less Saturated Fats?...With a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, along come a few other concerns. People living with type 2 diabetes are often at higher risk for other diseases, such as cardiovascular disease...reactionscomments
Crispy Broccoli and Buttery Noodles...A meal that will "broc" your world! It’s an instant family favorite that is appealing to the tastebuds yet keeps your health goals in check. Broccoli is abundant in sulforaphane...reactionscomments
Winning Motivation...As people living with type 2 diabetes, we all face adversity with this ailment and with properly managing it at times. We may fight not to shun ourselves or ignore...reactionscomments
Reducing Red Meat Intake for Better Heart Health...When we look at the research on great diets, leaning toward a plant-based diet continues to show positive health results. Some of the popular plant-based diet plans are known as...reactionscomments
Psyching Yourself Up...Hi all. I am new to all of this, like a month or two in, and I am really finding it hard to poke myself everyday. I eventually psych myself...reactions6repliesBlood Sugar ManagementCopingGlucose Meters & MonitorsMental Health
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
