My Mental Health Took a Hit...There have been many articles written about the effect diabetes has on our mental health. For me, living with my diabetes has...reactions7comments
Frozen Broccoli to the Rescue!...Last Sunday afternoon I put 3 sweet potatoes in the oven to bake (part of my food prep for the week), and...reactionscomments
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
Cinnamon and Type 2 Diabetes...While cinnamon is a delicious way to upgrade your morning oatmeal, baked goods, and fall treats, it may do more than simply...reactions2comments
Pasta!...I was diagnosed t2d Jan 2020 and I’m a foodie. Sigh. I’ve tried every pasta alternative I could find, looking for fiber...reactions10repliesDiet & Nutrition
Cheesy Cauliflower Nachos...Nachos don't always have to be made with tortilla chips, try it out with cauliflower! Share your latest cooking adventures with the...reactionscomments
Diet and Nutrition...Proper nutrition is an important part of healthy living for every person. It is especially true for people with diabetes. Human bodies...
Types of Blood Glucose Meters (Glucometers)...Blood glucose meters are an important tool to monitor the level of sugar (glucose) in your blood. Your doctor will tell you...
Get Groceries Without Going To The Grocery Store...At the beginning of the pandemic, I stopped going to the grocery store. I was anxious about dealing with panic buyers and...reactionscomments
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose...Monitoring your blood glucose is an important part of managing type 2 diabetes. Knowing your numbers helps you understand whether your diabetes...
Baked Alaskan Cod with Strawberry Salsa...This baked cod’s simplicity allows for the sweet and spicy strawberry salsa to showcase its irresistible flavors. It’s also packed with antioxidants...reactionscomments
Types of Continuous Glucose Monitors...Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are another way to check your blood glucose. CGMs offer more reliable, more frequent details about what is...
Traveling With Diabetes...Travel can pose several challenges to your diabetes care routine, even if it is fun and relaxing. Changes in time zones, eating...
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...
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...
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...
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactionscomments
Feeling cold?...I was diagnosed a little over 2 years ago, and had managed to reverse my diabetes through diet and exercise. Since then...reactions1replyGlucose Meters & MonitorsSide Effects
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...reactions4comments
