Nerve pain...I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a year ago. I'm a 76-year-old woman that is 20 lbs. overweight, not on any medication, and until this diagnosis, considered myself healthy...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What Is a CDCES & How I Can Find One?...Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES), informally known as "diabetes educators," can be a critical part of your care team. Here’s a rundown on who CDCESs are, how to find...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Protein Breakfast Bowl...This recipe is an easy one to throw together in the morning if you have some quinoa cooked and ready to go. Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 bowl Prep...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hot Cool Hot...Has anyone tried cooking pasta or rice, then refrigerate, then reheat to very hot and eat? Supposedly some of the carbs are converted to resistant starch. How did it affect...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & Nutrition
Can Exercise Replace Diabetes Medicine?...I've been diabetic for several years. I take the meds before the meal and then afterward. The blood results are always in the "green" on the gulose monitor. I eat...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementTips & Advice
Community Views: Managing the Cost of Type 2 Diabetes...Affording supplies and prescription drugs for managing type 2 diabetes can be challenging. The costs can be high and difficult to afford. To learn more about how the community navigates...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medications and diabetic tools...I have recently started a new medication, which the side affect of it is weight loss. Now someone would normally think that that might not be a bad side affect;...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesWeight ManagementTips & AdviceMedications
Breaking Down the Mediterranean Diet...Low-Carb, Intermittent Fasting, and Mediterranean. These diet terms are often referenced but not necessarily discussed thoroughly. When you are living with type 2 diabetes, you probably get frequent questions about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tasty Tofu-Turkey Chili...The best part of chili and this recipe is that it's delicious and easily adjusted to your taste preferences. This tasty chili will be an instant crowd favorite! It's also...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life is unbearable: severe nerve damage...Hi, I'm mags from Ireland... I'm a 49-year-old mum of 5 kids, 3 grown up and 2 under 15... I have type 2 diabetes for 15 years. To cut a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency...Metformin is one of the first-line medications and most commonly prescribed oral medication for managing type 2 diabetes. It is important to note that one possible side effect that many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mango Cucumber Salad...It takes two to "mango!" And in this case, its partner is cool as a cucumber. This tasty recipe has all of the flavor essentials to make your tastebuds dance...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hydration, Electrolytes, and Beating the Heat With Type 2 Diabetes...Being hydrated seems to be the solution to many concerns. Clear skin, proper digestion, body temperature regulation, and more. But, did you know that adequate hydration can also contribute to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Parmesan Pesto Baked Salmon...This salmon dish has added flavor from the parmesan cheese and pesto. Read more about fish as part of a healthy type 2 diabetes diet!Makes 2 servings Prep time: 5...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eating: My Most Loathed Chore...I am sure the first thing you may have thought when reading the title was that it is some form of clickbait. Why would anyone think that eating is a...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Is Honey Okay for Type 2 Diabetics?...Honey is a natural sweetener that tastes delicious in tea, coffee, on top of yogurt, and in baked goods. The fact that it is "natural" might make one think that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Best Ever Banana Bread...Is there anything more a-peel-ing than a slice of ooey-gooey banana bread? While this loaf may be naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, it is far from satisfaction-free! Its decadent dark chocolate...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is it common to be one several drugs to lower blood sugars?...It seems like my Dr just keeps adding more and more diabetes medications instead of trying to find out why they are not working....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Who You Gonna Call (If You Need Information About Your Diabetes)?...A friend of mine who happens to have type 2 diabetes was telling me the other day that she is planning on calling her endocrinologist to schedule an appointment with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Have you ever experienced any diabetes-related complications? ...Have you ever experienced any diabetes-related complications? Diabetes can affect many different parts of your body. This is especially true if your blood sugar remains high, as uncontrolled A1c levels...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesComplications
