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 out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...reactionscomments
March is National Frozen Food Month...March is national frozen food month and I’m all for frozen foods, especially frozen veggies and fruit! Frozen veggies and fruits are chock full of vitamins, loaded with fiber and...reactionscomments
Do Superfoods for Type 2 Diabetes Exist?...First things first: “Superfood” is a marketing term, plain and simple. It’s not regulated. It can’t be measured. The FDA doesn’t have a set definition for it. Still, there are...reactionscomments
Soft and Savory Brussels Sprouts...On a whim, I tried brussels sprouts baked in chicken broth and it was so delicious I had to share. Usually, when you cook these miniature cabbage-like vegetables, they are...reactionscomments
Ashlen Wilder...Ashlen was previously a health leader on Type2Diabetes.com. Ashlen is a journalism student who has also been involved in many aspects of the health and wellness world. She is a...
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese...I was pretty excited that my son was coming home from school for the weekend. My husband had worked hard all week, and I wanted to make a side dish...reactions1comment
There’s a New Glucose Gauge in Town: “Time In Range”...You know about A1c levels and daily glucose checks. But, I’d wager you haven’t heard much, if at all, about Time In Range (TIR). TIR is the new kid on the block...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 1 servingServing size: 2 steaksPrep time: 5 minutesCook...reactionscomments
The Costs of Type 2 Diabetes - Time, Effort and Money...The first ten years of type 2 diabetes did not come with high financial costs. Effort towards exercising and time spent reading food labels at the grocery store would occasionally...reactionscomments
Citrus Pomegranate Salad...Whether you are feeding a crowd, or just one, this quick and fresh salad is an easy pleaser. With pomegranates for antioxidant benefits, clementine oranges for vitamin C, and cheese...reactionscomments
Diabetes and Your Heart...Valentine’s Day isn’t the only reason we should be thinking about our hearts this month. February is American Heart Month and is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of...reactions1comment
What to Do When You are Feeling Overwhelmed...Many things in life can put you in the position of feeling overwhelmed. Diabetes is one of those. Whether you are newly diagnosed or not, diabetes is tough. Fitting it...reactionscomments
Chromium: Can It Help You Manage Type 2 Diabetes?...You might not have heard of chromium. There are two primary forms of chromium. The first, trivalent chromium, is found in food and is biologically active. The second, hexavalent chromium...reactionscomments
Edamame Parmesan Clusters...Edamame is a fun appetizer to pop onto the table before a meal, or a snack to go. Makes 2 servingsServing size: 1/2 cupPrep time: 5 minutesBake time: 10 minutes...reactionscomments
Avoiding low blood sugar during colonoscopy preparation?...What "clear liquids" do I take for a full day to avoid low blood sugar? Facing a colonoscopy and the prep the day before is clear liquids. The appointment is...reactions1replyComplicationsSurgeryBlood Sugar Management
Diabetes in the Closet...Receiving a type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be hard to handle for many people. What was your first reaction to your diagnosis? Were you okay with it or did you...reactionscomments
Peanut Butter Oat Balls...A recent late afternoon hunger pang inspired this recipe. I wanted to create a snack that was slightly sweet and fulfilling. This recipe combines a variety of ingredients, including 2...reactionscomments
Healthy Eating Tips...Now that you have type 2 diabetes, you may feel that healthy eating has taken on a whole new meaning. Hopefully, your diabetes care team has spent time teaching you...reactions6comments
Diabetes Burnout! What to Do If You Get It...I love publicly speaking on the topic of thriving with type 2 diabetes. Many people have come to me after I speak with the question of how I thrive and...reactionscomments
Butternut Squash Shrimp Dish...I love putting items together into a pot and creating a full meal. Garlic is always a nice addition to shrimp to bring out the flavor. This recipe can serve...reactionscomments
