Success...I knew something was wrong earlier this year and with my family history (grandmother type 1 and mother type 2 diabetics) I...reactions3comments
Comparing Weight Loss Diets...Dropping pounds is one of the best ways to control your diabetes if you are overweight. Of course, that is easier said...
Struggling...I just had my A1c done and it was 14.2 I have lost a lot of weight 197 to 156 I take...reactions2comments
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”...
Prescription Drug Induced Type 2 Diabetes...I had a heart valve replaced and bypass surgery on Dec 18, 2018. After that, I was put on a high dose...reactions2comments
Frustrating but Possible to Control...I would never have believed that I was able to decrease my A1c from 12.4 to 6.4! I had a history of...reactions2comments
What Type 2 Diabetes Has Done to Me...I have had diabetes, probably going on 10 years or longer. It has been crazy. I lost my eyesight, got surgery and...reactions6comments
PCOS...I already had a predisposition. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It causes insulin resistance. In 2016, I found out it had...reactions2comments
What Foods to Avoid (and Enjoy!)...Especially when you are first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it is common to ask, “What foods can I still eat, and...
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...
Should People with Type 2 Diabetes Eat Farro?...Have you considered putting farro on your plate? It's a name for three ancient grains - einkorn, emmer and spelt. And in...reactionscomments
Benefits of Undistracted Eating...In a world that moves faster than ever, it can be difficult to unplug, even for ten minutes to eat a meal!...reactions2comments
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test...An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is a blood test that checks your blood sugar levels before and after you drink a...
What Is Glaucoma?...Anyone can get the eye disease glaucoma. It is the leading cause of blindness in people over 60 and is twice as...
Cataracts...Cataracts are an eye problem in which the lens (front surface of the eye) gets cloudy and difficult to see through. If...
Off Insulin in 3 Months...If anyone needs some hope or inspiration to get off insulin and Metformin here is my story. I was diagnosed type 2...reactions3comments
Sexual Health Challenges...You may have no problem talking to your doctor about some of the symptoms you have with diabetes. But when it comes...
It's Not Easy...I have been a Type II diabetic for 9 years. Fortunately for me it is diet-controlled. I have been a chocoholic since...reactions2comments
Making It Easy to Eat More Vegetables...A frequent health goal, besides less phone time, is to eat more vegetables! This can be easier said than done. Here are...reactionscomments
Not An Added Chapter...Hi, I'm Erica! I am Beautifully Fighting and learning as I live with this big new part in my life and the...reactionscomments
