Roasted Fajita Vegetables...Mexican flavors are a favorite at our house. These roasted vegetables are a great side for tacos, fajitas, over salad, or even on their own. Roasting the vegetables gives a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Causing My Itch?...Do you find yourself constantly scratching? Maybe you have an itch that comes and goes. Or your skin has developed a rash or bumps. What could be causing your skin...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Broccoli Salad...This broccoli salad is perfect to add to your favorite main dish. Have frozen broccoli sitting in the freezer and need ideas for what to do with it? Check out...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sweet Peanut Butter Treat...With just 8 grams of carbs per serving, this recipe makes a great dessert. Peanut butter is the featured ingredient that can easily be swapped out for other kinds of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Plant-Based Breakfast Ideas...Many breakfast recipes contain ingredients like eggs, dairy, and meat. Dishes like egg scrambles and sides of bacon are well-loved in America, but my breakfasts never actually contain these ingredients!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Any chemists on here? Long post about med intolerance...I have been diagnosed with type 2 for a few years now and I would like to share my long story and ask advice. I started with Metformin ER twice...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesComplications
Changing the way medicine approaches diabetes and metabolic syndrome...Hi, I'm a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in general practice. I'm often frustrated by the focus on the pharmaceutical side of medicine. In medical training the concept of diet and...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiet & Nutrition
How Cheat Days Hurt You...There is no doubt, one of the hardest parts of being diabetic is sticking to the proper diet, or even finding a diet that works for our bodies. Once we...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Un-Glamourous Value of Peeing in a Cup...Most people realize they have to contribute a little urine during their annual physical — if you haven’t been asked to do this, then read on. This is definitely something you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is the Link Between Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes?...Pancreatic cancer is certainly not shy to the media, having affected some very well-known individuals and celebrities. Alex Trebek and Steve Jobs are two celebrities that come to mind when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosed today......Hi everyone, hope you’re all well. I’ve been having blood tests for the past couple of months to monitor my blood sugars, and my GP has told me today that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Open Face Loaded Toast...Any version of this recipe is a favorite in this household. Loaded with flavors as well as healthy nutrients, this is a great option for lunch or even breakfast! Looking...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I cannot afford to fix separate meals for my large family, any suggestions?...I have had T2D for over 11 years I rarely crave sweets I prefer salty foods although I have been told white bread or even any bread maybe my problem...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
how to gain weight as a diabetic...hi, please help. i need to gain weight. thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesWeight Management
Product Review: The Sugar Smart Box...Recently a friend told me of this service that offers a monthly membership that delivers samples of diabetes-friendly snacks to your home. She bought it for her diabetic father, who...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Help with a relapse......I’ve had type 2 for ~5 years and have ebbed and flowed between good and bad habits. I’m coming off of a stretch of a few months of bad behavior...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentBlood Sugar Management
Common Questions About Eating with Diabetes...Since what you eat has a direct impact on your blood sugar levels, many people have questions about eating with type 2 diabetes. Here are a few of the most...
Frequently Asked Questions About Diabetes...Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, you are likely to have questions about how to best care for yourself. Here are some of...
Chopped Edamame Salad...Chopped salads are a quick way to make lunch and dinner more interesting! With only four ingredients, you can have a crispy, delicious salad in no time. What have you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Food Labels Really Mean...Food packages are designed to entice you to buy the food tucked inside. Part of that design includes words like “zero calories” or “less fat than the leading brand.” But...
