What is a Continuous Glucose Monitor?...Continuous glucose monitors (CGM) track blood glucose (blood sugar) automatically, day and night. CGMs let you see your blood glucose levels at any time. If your glucose rises or falls...
Multiple Organs and Tissues Play a Role in Type 2 Diabetes...The pancreas is not the only organ in the body that impacts type 2 diabetes. Doctors now know that many organs and tissues all play a role in controlling blood...
Role of Insulin and Other Hormones in Diabetes...Our bodies need energy. We get that energy from food when the body changes that food into blood glucose. In turn, the body uses a number of different hormones, working...
Go Plant-Based With Your Protein!...When you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may find yourself switching from a carbohydrate-dense diet, to a more vegetable and protein-dense diet. Often people are aware of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cucumber Egg Salad...Lunch can be a challenging meal to make if you want to take it on-the-go, do you make a sandwich or salad? This egg salad contains protein, a crunch, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling cold?...I was diagnosed a little over 2 years ago, and had managed to reverse my diabetes through diet and exercise. Since then I’ve had a child, taken a new job...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsGlucose Meters & Monitors
Cataract Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes...I was starting to feel like I was blind in one eye and couldn’t see out of the other! After several years of tracking my eye health and vision, my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Small changes make big differences...Hello, On my birthday last year in September, I was diagnosed T2. I knew going into the doctors that I most certainly had the condition because I was showing prominent...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
An Overview on GLP-1 Agonists...One group of type 2 diabetes medications are called GLP-1 agonists — often referred to as non-insulin injectables. Common names in the US are: Victoza, Trulicity, Bydureon, Byetta, Ozempic, and Rybelsus. Most...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adult onset of type 2 diabetes....Hi All, I am pretty new to this community. I hope you guys are doing good. I myself have adult onset of type 2 diabetes. I was diagnosed when I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19...The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions to daily life. New research shows that the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jenita Stubblefield...Jenita was previously a health leader on Type2Diabetes.com. My name is Jenita Stubblefield. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 25. My life changed in 5...
Sweet and Salty Granola Parfait...This yogurt parfait is sugar and spice, and everything nice! It has the sweetness of conventional granola, but with a savory twist! Keep your blood sugars under control with this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What have you cooked recently?...Try any recipes from our page or have a favorite, go-to family recipe you always cook? Please share with us what you've been making recently. If you have a photo...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesDiet & Nutrition
You Are Amazing...I love this community, everything it stands for, and how it treats all the people that belong to it. One thing I don’t think we do enough, because there is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Easy Greek Salad...Salads are often a great lunch choice as they are healthy, filling and the combinations are endless! Salads can be an especially good option when you are living with diabetes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diabetes and EPI connection?...I can’t seem to get my diabetes under control. I've lost over 140lbs (and 2 toes) but my numbers haven't budged! Living with type 2 diabetes and IBS I was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesComplications
Your Guide to Alternative Pasta...Do you LOVE pasta, but the idea of carb counting your way to blood sugar control gives you the spaghetti-stresses? We've got your guide to alternative pasta to take out...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sensational Smoothie...This smoothie recipe features Fairlife chocolate milk which has more protein and fewer carbs than regular chocolate milk. It is an easy recipe to make if you need breakfast on-the-go...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Dan (Part 2)...It is time to get to know some community members! We recently spoke with Dan Meredith, an active community member on our Facebook page. Dan frequently interacts on our Facebook...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
