Mental Health and Why You Should Consider Seeing a Professional...Managing emotions is just as important as managing blood glucose! Why? If your mental health is struggling, chances are that your physical health is too. I know, I know...add one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Were the financial costs of type 2 diabetes surprising to you?...Managing type 2 diabetes can be expensive. Treatment, testing supplies, doctor's appointments, food, exercise equipment, and more can add up. Were the costs of diabetes management what you expected? Why...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesCost
Crab Cakes...These crab cakes are simple enough to make and only have 2 grams of carbs! Makes 3 servings Serving Size: 1 crab cake Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Healthy Eating: It’s All in Your Head...One of the biggest reasons we turn to not-so-healthy foods is simple: Habit. Maybe when you were a kid your mom gave you a giant bowl of buttered noodles to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you ever switched your diabetes management plan?...Type 2 diabetes is a progressive, chronic condition. It can be well controlled on the right management plan, which may differ for everyone. Over time, what worked initially to keep...Reactions0reactionsComments35 repliesMedications
Crockpot Meatloaf...Since the weather is still a bit cool, the crockpot can still come out! When I told my husband that I was going to attempt making meatloaf in the crockpot...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Resilience Isn't a Static Thing...Resilience makes managing life with type 2 diabetes easier. It gives us the ability to respond effectively when the unexpected happens. But resilience isn’t a static thing. You don’t just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taco Salad...If your home is like mine, taco night is a favorite and happens once a week! If you are looking for a way to change it up, this taco salad...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Creative Ways To Use Leftovers...Did you know that you can reduce food waste by revamping your leftovers? Currently, about 31-40% of food in America gets wasted, most of which are nutrient-dense foods such as...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Type II diabetes and diabetic diet strategy ...Up to 95% of patients with diabetes have type II diabetes. The pancreas produces insulin, but the body is unable to fully use it. Type II diabetes usually develops gradually...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Donating Blood With Diabetes...One thing I never thought about was the complications of donating blood with diabetes. At least I did not think about it until I recently donated blood and had an...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Social Connections and Their Power in Diabetes Care...In the midst of a raging pandemic, there’s no time like the present to reflect on the impact of social connections on our health. Whether it’s a diabetes-related connection (like peer...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Coffee Banana Oat Smoothie...Smoothie breakfasts can be a challenge if you need to drink coffee as well. This recipe has coffee in it to jump-start your morning! Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Diabetes Dragging Down Your Headspace and Dulling Your Mood?...Mental health is a huge part of taking care of diabetes. Yes, diabetes is going to throw you for a loop some days, which impacts your mental health… whether that’s...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Oatmeal Chocolate Walnut Cookies...Take the time out of your busy schedule to enjoy this must-try cookie. While these guilt-free indulgences slash the sugar content of traditional recipes, they maintain their ooey-gooey deliciousness in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feel like I was tossed in the deep end....It was about a month ago that my doctor diagnosed me with Type 2 Diabetes. He did a quick finger test while I was in the office, which showed my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Swapping Out Your Snacks for Diabetes...There may have been quite a few things that changed when you were diagnosed with diabetes. Among them: exercising more, checking blood glucose levels, and making diet changes. Sometimes your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CGM and intrameal blood glucose management...I've had type 2 diabetes forever, it seems like, and have been using CGM for a while now. As I read a recent article on mistakes made on the DTII...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
White Chicken Chili...One-pot dinners are such a great way to cook for a family. When they include vegetables, lean protein, and loads of fiber, it’s a win! This is such an easy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How long have you been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?...Living with type 2 diabetes is a life-long journey. There are people here who are newly diagnosed, unsure where to start; people who have been managing their condition for years...Reactions0reactionsComments32 repliesDiagnosis
