What Are Fast-Acting Carbohydrates?...Hate them or love them, if you have diabetes, food and beverages with carbohydrates are probably a regular part of your vocabulary. Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients (the other...reactionscomments
Breakfast Egg Bowl...Make a heartier egg breakfast by adding in ingredients like tomato, avocado, beans, and rice. Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 cup Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutesScroll...reactionscomments
Anxiety Attacks...I’ve had increased anxiety attacks over a few months now and it’s affecting my relationships and work. I was good at handling it back then but now, it just got...reactions7repliesMental Health
It's Okay to Grieve in Diabetes...Has anyone ever told you it’s okay to grieve the loss of your non-diabetes body? That it’s okay if you miss your “old” life? That feeling angry with diabetes, sad, frustrated...reactions11comments
Turkey Lentil Enchiladas...Have a Friday-Fiesta with this healthful spin on a classic favorite. This recipe embraces the ooey-gooey nature of enchiladas with a wholesome boost of vegetables. While this dish may taste...reactionscomments
Making the Most Out of Light Weights or Limited Fitness Equipment...Since the early days of the pandemic, there have been big shortages of fitness equipment. Many things contributed to this but not limited to: many people started working out at...reactionscomments
Challenges in Identifying Diabetic Triggers Among Other Health Issues...I am 3 months into my diabetes diagnosis. I am also a 4-year bladder cancer survivor. I have a urostomy. I experience migraines, asthma, and allergies. I have been overweight...reactions1comment
What is "Health Washing"?...Going to the grocery store can feel like an obstacle course sometimes. I try to keep my eyes off of the baked goods section, avoid the aisle with chocolate bars...reactionscomments
Tried Tempeh?...I can’t really call myself a vegetarian, even though there are lots of prefixes to “vegetarian” that add in dairy (lacto-vegetarian) or eggs (ovo-vegetarian) and even fish (pesco-vegetarian). “Flexitarian” is...reactionscomments
Avocado Salmon Roll...Sushi can be fun to make but becomes high in carbs when you add rice. These salmon rolls have 3 simple ingredients and contain a total of 7 carbs. Makes...reactionscomments
Break the Cycle of All-or-Nothing Thinking Patterns...All-or-nothing patterns of thinking often show up with health-related behaviors. That’s because your behaviors follow your thoughts. That’s why keeping your thoughts in check is important. With this thought pattern...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Dan (Part 1)...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...reactionscomments
Carbs—The Slow & Fast of It...Carbs. Carbs. Carbs. Seems like that’s all we talk about. Well, not quite, but we talk about it a lot. And for good reason. Carbohydrates, whether big or small in...reactionscomments
Your Goals Need to Be More than Just SMART...We’re told that to successfully manage life with diabetes, we need to have goals. And those goals have to be SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based. For many people...reactionscomments
I have difficulty eating!...I struggle to remember to eat, and when I do, I’m too tired to cook. Newly diagnosed in Ecuador. Put on 1/2 Metformin pill. Little information about type 2 diabetes...reactions7comments
FDA Approves First Generic Drug Used to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic glucagon for injection to treat severe hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar). The glucagon injection is packaged in an...reactionscomments
Mood Boosters...Did you know that foods have the ability to boost your mood? I’m not just talking about the sugar rush you get after an ice cream cone. I’m talking about...reactionscomments
Why This Diabetes Podcast Is Dedicated to You...Let's face it - the chances of you meeting someone like me are pretty slim. You live with type 2 diabetes. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist...reactionscomments
Savory Acorn Squash With Toasted Almonds...Get ready to fall in love with these fall flavors. Its sweet yet warm aroma will bring back memories of cozy sweaters, hot cider, and seasonal activities. It’s packed with...reactionscomments
