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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions36repliesMedications
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1replyDiet & 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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4repliesNewly 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions32repliesDiagnosis
Top Questions Patients Ask Diabetes Educators...Some of you may have been referred to a diabetes educator at the time of your diabetes diagnosis or may have seen a diabetes educator along your journey with managing...reactionscomments
My fasting blood sugar is always high, in the 200's!!...I know it is called the Dawn Phenomenon! Once I start my day and take my meds, it comes down but for the life of me, not sure what to...reactions8repliesBlood Sugar Management
