Switching From an Oral Medication to an Injectable...Thank you to our awesome community members for being so open and sharing your treatment experiences with us! It is very clear that the road of figuring out medication for...reactionscomments
Trouble Regulating Blood Sugar...I'm 61 years old I was diagnosed with diabetes. I went to the doctor about a week ago he took my blood sugar reading and it was 500. My A1c...reactions1comment
Blood Sugars in the Hospital...Let’s pretend you need surgery in the near future - and after that surgery, you’ll remain in the hospital for at least 2-3 days. If you’re like many, you’ve gone over...reactions3comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life...reactions4comments
It's Personal: Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Month 2020...November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we're focusing on the wide variety of personal stories and personal experiences we've all had when it comes to type 2 diabetes. Everyone might...reactionscomments
(Now Closed) Enter to Win: Awareness Month Tote Bag Giveaway...This Diabetes Awareness Month, we're sending a tote bag to TWO lucky winners! Promote awareness while carrying your diabetes supplies, snacks, or anything else in style. "The perfect tote bag...reactions6comments
Fires, Hurricanes, Tornados, & Derechos: Learning To Be Prepared...Well, it happened. The weather event that “always happens to other people, but never happens to us.” (Derecho in our case). Power out. No internet or cell service. Trees and fences wiped out. Houses destroyed...reactionscomments
Meet the Advocates: Phyllisa's Journey With Diabetes...Our latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their diabetes diagnosis and management journey. Meet, Phyllisa! I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2011 at the age of...reactionscomments
Squash Scramble...If you are tired of plain old eggs, give this recipe a try! It features cubed squash which is a good source of fiber at 4 gram per serving. The...reactionscomments
Maintaining Your Diet Working 12 Hour Shifts...The hardest part of my week is surviving my 12-hour night shifts at work. 12-hour shifts are bad enough without being overnight. I have devised ways to keep my eating...reactionscomments
Mood Swings With Type 2 Diabetes...Editor's note: This is an anonymous interview with someone who has been living with type 2 diabetes and is experiencing serious mood changes and swings. They wanted to share their...reactionscomments
Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Children...Over the past two decades, the incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in children has been rising. It was uncommon for kids to receive a diagnosis of T2D prior to...reactionscomments
Greek Chickpea Salad...This is one of my favorite dishes to throw together and eat for lunch throughout the week. Packed with vegetables and full of flavor, it leaves you satisfied and ready...reactionscomments
How many carbs a day do you have and when?...From experience how many carbs a day do you have and when? Before/after you exercise? I’m a marathon runner (yes, I am skinny), newly diagnosed as type two diabetic. What...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
Starting Type 2 Diabetes Plan...I am starting a new diet tomorrow. Can I completely cut out carbs/have a very low amount at first or should I slowly cut them out getting started? Completely comfortable...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
Sugar alternative? Swerve???...Good Morning- I'm looking for the optimal sugar replacement for my morning tea. I've been hearing a lot about Swerve, 'The Ultimate Sugar Replacement.' Is it too good to be...reactions8repliesDiet & Nutrition
5 Helpful Questions for Diabetes Caregivers...It took a long time for me to know exactly what type of assistance I wanted with diabetes from my husband, family, and friends after my diagnosis. I gained understanding...reactions1comment
Loaded Veggie Plant-Protein Tacos...This recipe will make you reconsider Meatless Monday for meatless much more often! These tacos have all the classic flavors of your favorite taqueria, but with its own tasty twist...reactionscomments
The Psychology of Grocery Stores...I always love going to the grocery store ready to bring home the good food I planned for. It’s always been something I look forward to. When I walk into...reactions2comments
Diabetes Supplements— Helpful or Harmful?...If you use diabetes supplements, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that nearly half of people with diabetes use supplements, like herbs or spices, or meal additives and replacements. With promises to...reactionscomments
