What to Expect When Admitted to the Hospital...Getting admitted to the hospital can be incredibly stressful---likely you’re there for a severe illness or surgery. If you’re lucky, you may be...reactionscomments
Managing Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes...I have been living with hypertension (high blood pressure) since 2001. I had been able to manage it with maintenance medications and...reactions7comments
10 Tips to Jump Start Your Weight Loss...The summer is a popular time to revisit previous weight loss goals. Check out the following 10 tips to jump start your...reactionscomments
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their...reactionscomments
The Many Definitions of a “High” A1c...There is certainly a learning curve when it comes to managing diabetes. Part of that learning curve includes monitoring and understanding your...reactionscomments
Herbals...Like many of you, I’m searching for answers. The answers to questions like, will this ____ help my diabetes? Will ____ bring...reactions4comments
Advocating for Fellow People with Type 2 Diabetes...Do you advocate for other fellow diabetics? With diabetes becoming more and more prevalent there are much greater chances you will meet...reactions2comments
Diabetes and Heart Disease...Did you know that “people living with diabetes are two times more likely to develop and die from cardiovascular diseases – such...reactionscomments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of...reactionscomments
Diabetes and Hearing Loss: What’s the Connection?...Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech month? Did you also know that hearing loss can be a result...reactionscomments
Getting More for Your Money - Avoiding Food Waste in the Kitchen...Each year, we become more and more aware of our effect on the world. Whether it is decreasing your automobile gas output...reactionscomments
Is Aspartame Right for You?...You may see it marketed as Nutrasweet® or Equal® but aspartame is everywhere. In diet soft drinks, yogurt, even ice cream. There have...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
The Alcohol Decision with Type 2 Diabetes...For many people with type 2 diabetes, consuming alcohol in moderation is not a problem. There may be warnings about alcohol consumption...reactionscomments
Cauliflower Mushroom Steaks...Cauliflower can be used in so many different ways. It's a great base for adding toppings such as cheese and mushrooms. Makes...reactionscomments
Metformin - Fountain of Youth?...Many of you will be intimately familiar with metformin because it’s often the very first choice among the many oral medications options...reactionscomments
Cauliflower Caesar Salad Pizza...Are you looking for a different way to mix up pizza night? Using cauliflower pizza crust makes a great reduced carb alternative...reactions1comment
To Detox or Not Detox - That is the Question?...During the months of January and February, and then again in the Spring, getting ready for bathing suit weather, I find my...reactionscomments
