Pet Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes...Have you heard of ‘animal-assisted therapy’? It is a therapy that saves lives, every day. “Animal-assisted therapy is a growing field that uses dogs or other animals to help people...reactionscomments
Protecting Yourself: How to Manage Infections with Type 2 Diabetes...People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are more prone to infections, which can also become more severe. Elevated blood sugar levels weaken the immune system, making it harder to fight...
Sores or Cuts That Heal Slowly or Do Not Heal...Skin care is important for people with type 2 diabetes, and sores or cuts that heal slowly or do not heal are a common problem. High blood glucose levels damage...
How to Get UnStuck if You’re in a Diabetes Rut...We all get in a rut from time to time. The gap between knowing what we need to do and actually doing it can be a big divide at times. This is...reactions2comments
Sugar intake for nutrition...Does that make it okay to consume the sugars if they really are going to be used for more energy?...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
Meet Some Less-Famous Starchy Vegetables...If you’ve taken even a passing interest in how you approach carbohydrates since you’ve had diabetes, or understood you are at risk for developing diabetes, then you already know potatoes...reactionscomments
Metformin ER not lasting...Anyone else have issue with blood sugar spiking 2 hours before next dose of metformin ER due?...reactions1replyMedications
Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes last month...I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I am taking Metformin. My doctor also added Victoza injections and now I find that I’m not hungry. I am...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
Glucose Checking: You Gotta Know Your "Why"...My heart sank when I read the Facebook post. It was from a man who was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. His doctor had sent him home with a...reactions2comments
Diabetes problems...Hi, I took metamorfin and it caused me a lot problems, diarrhea, weakness, pain. My liver is also in the problem. Doctor said it wont affect it and it will...reactions8repliesSide EffectsTreatment
A Few Meal and Snack Tweaks...I’m finding myself eating more than I should since I've been staying home more and thank you stress! So I started making little tweaks to my meals and snacks in...reactionscomments
Quinoa Patties...As the world moves towards a more plant-based diet, the protein found in quinoa and peas has been used in many recipes to replace meat. Energy bars, smoothies, even pancake...reactionscomments
The Freestyle Libre 2 System is Here!...It seems like we were just introduced to the Freestyle Libre, and now the anticipated Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System has launched! Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMS) have become an...reactionscomments
Zesty Chicken Instapot Tacos...This dish truly packs a flavorful punch! Topped with a crunchy slaw, these tacos are loaded with spices, herbs, and citrus for the ultimate flavor explosion. Not to mention, this...reactions1comment
Sugar Addiction...Substance abuse is a topic of discussion usually referencing alcohol and other recreational drugs; however, one of the most abused substances is in almost everything our culture eats and is...reactionscomments
Rebounding From a Bad Day...In my opinion, diabetes is one of the biggest pain in the butt diseases to manage. You have to worry about your daily sugar, your A1c, carbohydrate intake, and so...reactions2comments
Learning About T2D and “The Egregious Eleven”...Over the years, the medical world has slowly peeled back layers of type 2 diabetes. Although diabetes can seem like a simple condition, it’s really not. There are actually a number of...reactionscomments
But I’m Still Hungry! Tips for Reaching That Satisfied Feeling Without Overeating...In a world where diets are the hottest topic, it can be difficult to decide where you fall, especially when dealing with a diabetes diagnosis. Sure, it might be great...reactions2comments
Research Opportunity: Health Literacy...There is a new opportunity to participate in a research study about health literacy. Sherene, who is conducting the study, explains more. My name is Sherene. I am a Nurse...reactionscomments
Do You Dread the Diabetes Report Card?...Diabetes sets the stage for perfectionism and feelings of failure. No wonder many people with diabetes struggle, when you think about it. All efforts in diabetes management are an attempt to...reactionscomments
