Newly Diagnosed With Diabetes: Bbarfield...Hello everyone! Admitted to hospital a month ago with blood sugar at 735 and A1C at 15.6. Surprise to me! After a regimen of shots daily and metformin I am...reactions5comments
Insurance ...I’m not sure what’s worse , fighting this disease everyday or fighting these insurance companies, so that I can fight to stay alive ! Already have the burden of Type2...reactions1replyInsurance & Disability
Awareness ...Being a Type2 definitely doesn’t get labeled as important. But sure gets labeled as lazy, overweight, and our fault that we have it!! I wish people and professionals would put...reactions13repliesAwareness
Awareness...Being a Type2 definitely doesn’t get labeled as important. But sure gets labeled as lazy, overweight, and our fault that we have it!! I wish people and professionals would put...reactions4repliesTreatmentAwareness
Type2 Diabetes Management ...Just when you feel like you got a schedule going with Diabetes. It quickly reminds you that everything, everyday, and all the time . It can change in a second!...reactionsreplies
Diabetes Management Plan: A Personal Practice...Every person who has diabetes will inevitably experience it uniquely. While there are some symptoms and treatments that overlap, each person has a unique environment, body, and philosophy that will...reactions1comment
Type 2 Diabetes and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactions3comments
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins...If you are a pumpkin lover, this recipe is a must-try! These muffins are great to enjoy for breakfast following a morning workout. For a more complete breakfast meal, add...reactionscomments
The Ignorance of Some...There are things in life that I find insulting. Thankfully I can either ignore or roll with it. Well, that’s not quite true either, I obsess about it then I...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3replies
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 ...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...
