It Was No Surprise, But......I've lived with the specter of diabetes my entire life. It's the "family disease." Type 1, Type 2...we've got it all. Skinny...reactions3comments
3 Final Foods to Boost Immunity - Part 3...Don’t let your immune system bring your summer fun to a screeching halt. Pool parties. Barbecues. Outdoor sports. Isn’t this what summer...reactionscomments
Neuropathy...Neuropathy, which refers to nerve damage, is a common complication of diabetes. About half of those with diabetes will develop some type...
Changing Mindset and Lifestyle...I was diagnosed as borderline for getting diabetes. I helped myself by changing my mindset about what I really needed to eat...reactions2comments
Mental Health...Living with the challenges of a chronic disease such as diabetes can be emotionally challenging. It is no wonder that the risk...
Infections...Diabetes can affect many different parts of your body. This is especially true if your blood sugar remains high. People with diabetes...
Many Troubles...I got diabetes in my 40s; I did not know that most of my family both ways had it! Well here are...reactions3comments
My Life-Changing Experience...I rarely went to the doctor, several years ago for gall stones which I didn't need surgery for, and that's it. In...reactions2comments
What Are All of Those Little Things?...As nutrition trends come and go, you may notice new products showing up in your favorite grocery store’s aisles. Lately, there has...reactionscomments
Diabetes Superfoods...All kinds of articles pop up about “superfoods.” It can be hard to understand what a superfood can do for you. “The...reactionscomments
Making Your Produce Last...With trips to the grocery store more limited, you may find yourself becoming more and more adventurous in the kitchen. You may also...reactionscomments
The Impact of Processed Foods on Society...In the 1950s a proverbial stone was cast into the waters of society that would send ripples of both liberation and public...reactionscomments
Some Tips to Help Prevent Wasting Food...I am not a fan of wasting food - I never have been. I grew up in a family with 6 children...reactionscomments
I Am the Expert...I have long held the belief that the person who has lived with a chronic disease like type 2 diabetes should and...reactionscomments
Foot Complications...Problems affecting the feet are common in diabetes and can be disabling. Minor, preventable injuries may become serious and could lead to...
Cerebrovascular Disease...About 20 to 40 percent of people with type 2 diabetes have cerebrovascular disease. Diabetic cerebrovascular diseases are the leading causes of...
The Lumps and Bumps of Diabetes: Understanding Lipohypertrophy...Do you manage your diabetes with insulin? If you answered “yes,” then I strongly encourage you to read the following article. The...reactionscomments
Understanding Insulin Resistance...Insulin is the hormone that allows glucose to enter body cells for energy. If you are insulin resistant or insulin deficient (in...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Management Journey...Type 2 diabetes management can be very different from person to person. While many are able to keep their blood glucose levels...reactions1comment
An Interview with Terri: A Diabetes Management Success Story...Toby’s recently diagnosed friend Terri talks about building a medical team, and finding new energy through her healthier lifestyle after diagnosis....reactionscomments