Grilled Bell Pepper Quesadilla...Looking for an easy meal for one? This is a healthy option when you are looking for a quick meal without messing up the kitchen. If you have an old...reactionscomments
Five Ways to Lessen Stress During These Very Stressful Times...Are you on high alert all the time now? Yeah, me too. With so much news and information and worry and, oh yeah, having to work from home while our...reactionscomments
Dealing With Hypoglycemia...The side effects of type 2 diabetes may vary from person to person. But most likely, you know how you feel when you are experiencing low blood sugar, also known...reactions4comments
Brussels Sprout Salad...Looking for a new way to spruce up that plain old salad? Here is an easy, quick, and healthy recipe that can even help you sneak in some extra fiber...reactionscomments
8 Replacements for Soda - That Actually Taste Good!...Soda is an addicting combination of carbonation and sugar, and for some, caffeine. Once you’ve had it, you’ll probably want more. It obviously tastes more exciting than water, but unfortunately...reactions6comments
Taking medicine, but my numbers make no sense?...Taking Metformin and Januvia, my numbers are all over the place and my heart is always racing and have a headache, any ideas?...reactions2repliesTreatmentBlood Sugar ManagementSide Effects
Are Carbohydrates the Enemy?...Carbohydrates, the topic of debate amongst people with diabetes and other members of health-related communities. A subject that has many personal experiences mixed with sketchy data that can show both...reactions2comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...reactionscomments
Self-Care in the Time of COVID-19...Right now our new normal is anything but. And now more than ever, it’s important for our mental health, diabetes management, and physical health, to practice self-care. I’ve noticed that...reactionscomments
I Need Some Exercise!...Ugh! I’m going stir crazy! I need some exercise! Omg. Did I just say that? I hate exercise...so what’s happening to me? Oh yes, stay home, social distancing. Hmmm. This...reactionscomments
Jalapeño poppers...These jalapeño poppers have just enough heat to pack a punch without being too overbearing. Since the cream cheese is basic, it also helps decrease the heat of these appetizers...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...reactionscomments
How to Manage Diabetes Burnout...At one point I dealt with diabetes burnout. I just did not care about my numbers or my diet anymore. I wanted nothing to do with medications or healthy eating...reactions5comments
Quick Tortellini Soup...This is a great meal option when you are cooking for one or two! With four ingredients that you can always have on hand, you can feel good about choosing...reactionscomments
4 Economical and Healthy Grocery Items...Eating healthy isn’t easy, nor is it cheap. The following four grocery items are healthy and economical! Excellent for soups, stews, and veggie burgers. Lentils have a long shelf life...reactionscomments
Sprouted Grain Peanut Butter English Muffin...Peanut butter is a powerhouse food. Full of plant-based protein, and healthy fats, it offers an alternative to lunch meat sandwiches and leaves you feeling satisfied. This is a quick...reactionscomments
Harness the “I’ll Show You” Mentality for Positive Motivation Towards Healthy Goals...Most of us have been there at some point; a place where we find a sudden bolt of motivation to do something for the specific reason to prove someone else...reactionscomments
My Diabetes Complications...My diabetes is bad, not checking my sugar lately. Tired all the time. Very thirsty all the time. Nerve pain in both feet and hands. Hypertension. Hypertensive heart disease. High...reactions2comments
How do you calculate carbs in salad?...For those of you who eat mainly vegetarian, are big salad fans or are RDs, how in the world do you calculate the carbs? I eat a large salad at...reactions1replyBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & Nutrition
Challenging Stigmas in T2D Part 1: The “Lifestyle” Label...Have you ever noticed that “lifestyle” gets a lot of attention when it comes to diabetes? It can give the impression that a significant piece of developing diabetes was within your...reactions2comments
