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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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....reactions2repliesBlood 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...reactions1comment
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...reactions16repliesComplications
Food Decisions In-the-Moment Are a Recipe for Disaster...People often request my help in developing strategies to use in the moment for dealing with struggles around food. This includes temptations, emotional eating, triggers, negative events, etc. In my...reactionscomments
Medication Compliance: My Wake-up Call...Let's be real. No one wants to take medications daily. Unfortunately, for some, that becomes a reality. Usually, this happens when people reach older ages. This was not the case for...reactionscomments
We’re Saying the Same Thing But Using Different Words: CGM Version...Here we go again! I’m continuing my series on bringing together “layman’s” terms and medical jargon into one neat package. This time with a focus on continuous glucose monitor devices! One thing to...reactionscomments
Starting Your Treatment With Victoza...If you have diabetes, you have likely heard of Victoza and Saxenda. The two agents contain the same active ingredient, liraglutide, but their approved indication for use differs. Saxenda is...reactionscomments
Butternut Squash Soup...I love butternut squash soup! Anytime I’d go out for lunch and saw it on the menu, I’d order it. Imagine how thrilled I was when my friend told me...reactionscomments
Is type 2 diabetes reversible or not?...Definitely yes, I have read lots of books that claim that diabetes is reversible of writers like Joel Fuhrman, Neal Bearnard, Gabriel Cousens, etc. Every writer has some different approaches. Can...reactions1replyDiagnosisSide EffectsBlood Sugar Management
Diagnosed about a year ago...I'm a 41 year old male. Got diagnosed last july. Type 2. So far on a low dose of metformin and a1c is in 6-7 range most if the time...reactions2replies
Train Your Family to Support You...Yes, you read the title correctly. Some of us may need to train our family to support us in the right way. This goes beyond simple teaching. It’s very easy...reactions1comment
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...reactionscomments
