New diabetic...It’s been about a year since my doctor diagnosed me; type 2. My A1C HAS BEEN 5.7 and below since then, I don’t require insulin, I just take a metformin...reactions4repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisAwareness
Give Your Carbs a Healthy Makeover - Part II...Read Give Your Carbs a Health Makeover - Part I which covers breakfast and a mid-morning snack! Carbohydrates have suffered from a bad reputation for long enough! This mighty macronutrient...reactions1comment
Vanilla Almond Iced Coffee...Looking for an easy way to cool your beverage down this spring and summer? These vanilla almond ice cubes can take your coffee to the next level, without the guilt!...reactionscomments
Curelin...Has anyone ever tried Curelin and if so what are your thoughts...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
Using Telehealth To Manage Type 2 Diabetes...Stay-at-home orders mean that more and more of us are also accessing healthcare from home. It seems that Zoom calls are replacing visits to the doctor’s office and telehealth is...reactionscomments
Scrumptious Steamed Broccoli...Looking for a quick side dish that’s healthy and tastes great? This is a quick, easy option that checks all the boxes. Broccoli is full of fiber and antioxidants, which...reactionscomments
Returning Old Medications To the Pharmacy...This is a very hard article to write. I come from a place of privilege. I had the ability to pay my way through university so I could have a...reactionscomments
Vegetarian Cooking With Chickpeas...I cook a lot of vegetarian dishes at home (somewhere around 75%) and for many reasons. One of my favorite legumes and go-to sources for plant-based proteins are chickpeas -...reactionscomments
Spring...What is something that you look forward to this spring? I like the nature and being able to run outside....reactions3repliesWeather
Diabetes Superfoods...All kinds of articles pop up about “superfoods.” It can be hard to understand what a superfood can do for you. “The term “superfood” has become so widespread that it...reactionscomments
Staying Healthy Working Night Shift...It’s no secret, compared to working during the day, working the night shift does much more damage to the body and it's much easier to fall into an unhealthy lifestyle...reactionscomments
Walnut and Parmesan Cauliflower...Riced cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables. I am always looking for new and inventive ways to prepare it. In this recipe, walnuts and parmesan compliment the riced cauliflower...reactionscomments
Just diagnosed...Hi all... bit confused as I have just been diagnosed with type 2 plus a bit of high cholesterol. Not sure what to eat. And today it's finally hit me...reactionscomments
Setting Realistic Expectations for Drug-Assisted Weight Loss...With so many drug and over-the-counter options that claim easy weight loss these days, it is hard to pinpoint which therapies actually work, and which ones are bogus. What we...reactions2comments
Ants on a Log for Adults...For those of you who are a kid at heart, this easy snack may be just what you need! It combines 4 ingredients (celery, yogurt, peanut butter, and blueberries) making...reactionscomments
My Mental Challenges as a Type 2 Diabetic...Having type 2 diabetes has been mentally challenging for me. I struggle with trying to understand how to feel about having type 2 diabetes, as I have seen it in...reactions25comments
What to Expect When Admitted to the Hospital - Part 2...In Part 1 of this series, I addressed why changes in blood sugar monitoring happen when you’re admitted to the hospital. Now, I’ll tackle why your usual diabetes medications may be...reactions8comments
Diagnosed Feb 2021...Hi all! My doctor has been watching my glucose levels since last year. Since being diagnosed with Cirrhosis in Oct '19, my glucose has been creeping up. It had been...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
What Is MCT Oil?...I have been seeing questions and comments about MCT oil on our Facebook page, so I decided to write an article on what exactly it is. MCT oil became popular with...reactions1comment
