Plant-Based Diets and Type 2 Diabetes – Part 2...Plant-based diets deserve a kale-yeah for being the best for your health. In case you missed it, Part 1 of Plant-Based Diets for Diabetes breaks down the science of being...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vegan Taco Salad...One of my favorite dishes at a Mexican restaurant in my hometown is the taco salad. It comes in a large tortilla shell, and I always get black beans as...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The 3 Most Common Questions I’m Asked as a CDCES...When working with type 2 diabetes patients, I receive many of the same questions related to diabetes care. Here are the top three: There’s a common misconception that someone with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Looking Back on Cataract Surgery With Type 2 Diabetes...After having cataract surgery on both of my eyes I have a whole new outlook on the world! For the first time since I was a child, I’m able to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Neuropathy ...Question for everyone. I was diagnosed type 2 literally about a year ago this July. But I've had muscle spasms and pain for years. I have been given gabapentin for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Don't Waste Time With Goals That Lack Clarity. Define What It Is You're Aiming For...When working with individuals for counseling and coaching, I always start with asking about their goals and what it is they want. So often I hear back responses such as ...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Do I Connect With Real People Living With Diabetes?...Navigating life with type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when you are going through it without much support. It is hard to know where to turn when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Teaching Healthy Habits Early...Living with type 2 diabetes is not easy. If you are also raising young children it can be especially difficult to navigate healthy eating for the entire family. You may...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Zucchini Tomato Boats...I was tired of typical lunches. Since COVID-19 has insisted I work from home more often, I needed something new that was easy and quick to make, tasted good, was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Sample Day of Colorful Brain-Protecting Meals for People With Diabetes...Reach your health potential one color-filled bite at a time. Each color contains a unique combination of phytonutrients—plant compounds that help neutralize cell-damaging molecules in the body, known as free...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CJ Walker...CJ’s diabetes journey began in March 2019 when she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after a routine doctor’s appointment and blood work. Although she was non-symptomatic, CJ had a...
Weight gain ...Has anyone gained weight on humalog and lost it again need advice...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesInsulinWeight Management
Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy...One of the hardest parts about having diabetes is that it can affect every part of your body, usually, without warning. Adding to the devastation, most of the destruction to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What aspect of diabetes management do you struggle with most?...No judgments! Managing type 2 diabetes can be a challenge for many reasons. What aspect(s) of diabetes management do you struggle with the most? Submit your own question!...Reactions0reactionsComments53 replies
Butternut Squash Muffins...These muffins were inspired by a soup I had in my pantry that I did not want to waste. To make these muffins more nutrient-dense, I used whole wheat flour...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medicare just made a major change regarding qualifying for a CGM!...Medicare has permanently eliminated the 4 times-a-day testing requirement to qualify for a CGM. This long-time barrier to CGM access will be permanently removed on July 18, 2021! The removal...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesInsurance & DisabilityGlucose Meters & Monitors
My Favorite Healthy Eating Accountability Tools...A few months ago I took on a new eating challenge. Though I’d sworn off strict diets many years ago, I felt I was turning to sweets too often and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spicy Steamed Baby Carrots...Are you tired of the same old vegetable side at dinner? Try this simple and delicious recipe for a fun way to change it up! Carrots are a great source...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Time In Range: The "New" A1C...Checking your blood sugar is part of diabetes management. We know when your individual blood sugar readings are in range, they will result in a hemoglobin A1C that will be...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Make Better Salads...I understand why some people say they don't like salads, because well, some salads are not good. I've definitely both made and ordered a salad that is kind of sad-looking...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments