Diet and meal plan for diabetes...Hi Can you please suggest a diet and meal plan for a 55 year old woman, five feet two, 143 pounds, with mild type 2 diabetes? There are many diets...reactions21repliesWeight ManagementTips & Advice
Dealing With Type 2 Diabetes Progression...Dealing with a new type 2 diabetes diagnosis is frustrating, scary, and confusing. Dealing with the progression of diabetes can also evoke all of those feelings. And for valid reasons!...reactionscomments
Egg-Mushroom Muffins...These egg-mushroom muffins are low carb and make a great breakfast meal. To make this meal more complete add 1 slice of whole-wheat toast and 1 cup of fresh berries...reactionscomments
Exercise Is Not a Punishment...We all think of the holidays as a time to maybe splurge a little on the better things in life. We buy presents, make trips to see loved ones, and...reactionscomments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent hospital stays, difficult or noticeable symptoms, and constant...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing, copays, travel, and more. But help is available...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect your finances and your family’s. However, there is...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your job done. When this happens, you may find...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Shrimp Ceviche...This dish can be served with low-carb chips, with a lettuce wrap, or a side of veggies. Check out these other healthy appetizer ideas!Makes 6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes...reactionscomments
Dental Health Is Part of Type 2 Diabetes Health...Among the complications that can come with type 2 diabetes there’s one that you may not be aware of: periodontal disease. Red, swollen, bleeding gums. Gums pulling away from teeth...reactionscomments
intermediate fasting...Hi all, I am new to the forum and am glad I joined. I've had diabetes for years now and am taking some meds for it. I am overweight and...reactions3replies
Plant-Based Diets and Type 2 Diabetes – Part 1...Mother Nature has appointed plants with the mighty role of improving digestive and immune function. Don’t wait; power your way to better health with a plant-based diet that is as...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4repliesDiet & NutritionBlood Sugar Management
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...reactions1replyBlood 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...reactionscomments
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;...reactions1replyWeight ManagementTips & AdviceMedications
