You’re Not Their Patient - They’re Your Healthcare Team...Advocating for your health can be intimidating, awkward, even challenging at times. It can feel as though you’re questioning your medical provider, or “testing” your relationship or bond. But, remember, the healthcare...reactionscomments
Am I still considered diabetic with an A1c of 5.7?...I was told back in January my A1C was 6.6. I do not take medication but I cut back on carbs and my A1c is 5.7. So am I still...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Advice for checking blood sugar and giving insulin with mobility problems?...I have a family member who had a stroke. She can't grasp with her left hand and is having problems checking her blood sugar and giving herself insulin. There's nobody...reactions2repliesInsulinCaregivingBlood Sugar Management
Diabetes: When Things Are Going Great and Then They Aren't...I'd had a fantastic Endo appointment at the end of January. My Time in Range was great, my A1C was down by almost one and a half points, I’d lost...reactionscomments
Avocado Chicken Salad...You can eat this salad plain, on top of a rice cake, or on a slice of whole-wheat toast. Makes 1 serving Prep time: 5 minutes...reactionscomments
Should I Start Using Insulin To Treat My Type 2 Diabetes?...Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects your ability to control blood sugar. When you eat, your body breaks down carbohydrates into sugar or glucose. This glucose then...reactions1comment
Keep on trying!!...I am 77 years old. I have diabetes. I check my blood every morning and some times before and after exercise, etc. I try to exercise. Lately, I have been...reactions1comment
The Complications of Diabetes...There may be days where living with diabetes feels easier than you thought it would be. And other days where all you want to do is throw in the towel...reactions1comment
Sugar-Free Sweetener: Monk Fruit Extract...Stevia is one of the most popular sugar-free sweeteners found in sugar-free products and treats. I have experimented a lot with stevia, and I must report that sometimes it has...reactions1comment
Can Cinnamon Really Help Your Health?...When I got ready to write this article, I had all sorts of titles like “3 Ways Cinnamon Makes You Healthier” and “Why You Should be Eating More Cinnamon” running...reactionscomments
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps...Butter lettuce is a great plate to add any protein and veggies to. For this dish, I added colorful veggies and shrimp to make a tasty fresh lunch or light...reactionscomments
What Am I Allowed to Eat?...Being diagnosed with diabetes can be an overwhelming experience. There are many myths that go along with the diagnosis, making it difficult to navigate truth from fallacy. One of the...reactionscomments
Homemade Vegetable Broth...We are all looking for ways to stretch our nutritious foods a little farther these days. While chopping fresh vegetables for snacks over the past 2 weeks, I saved the...reactionscomments
Tips to Help Lower Your A1c...Getting blood sugar under control is one of the hardest tasks for a person with diabetes. While daily blood sugars are a good clue to the level of control you...reactions2comments
TACCO Salad...This can be enjoyed with your favorite meat or simply alone. You can have this along with a steak, grilled chicken breast, baked chicken, baked fish, boiled shrimp, baked pork...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Misdiagnosis: 3 Things That I’ve Learned...Last year, it was confirmed that after 8 years of living with type 2 diabetes, that I don’t have type 2 diabetes. This article will focus on what I learned...reactions2comments
Planning a Road Trip During COVID-19...Summer is upon us. Is it time to hit the road? We are all simultaneously anxious to get out of the house after months of restrictions and still stay safe...reactionscomments
using herbal medicine...Hi I know some people who lower their blood sugar into normal range? is it possible?...reactions1replyMedications
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 and parents who survived the depression. We didn’t...reactionscomments
Easy Teriyaki Shrimp Non-Fried-Rice...This recipe is my version of shrimp fried rice without all of the extra carbs. Enjoy this dish for lunch or dinner. To make it a complete meal, add a...reactionscomments
