Frustrated with T2D and family...I have had T2D for 12 years. I have hard time getting family members to understand the importance of following my meal plan. You wouldn't offer an alcoholic a beer...reactions4comments
Why is Health Care and Medication so Expensive in the US?...Like most chronic illnesses, we manage with daily regiments of medication that keep our symptoms under control. Without their medications, most people would have a lower quality of life or...reactionscomments
Roasted Chickpea and Zucchini Bowl...What’s not to love about chickpeas? They are delicious, filling and packed with nutrients. They are also inexpensive and easy to throw into soups and salads. Make this quick and...reactionscomments
Mood Swings and Type 2 Diabetes...Many days when I wake up to start my day it's hard. Hard to face the day. Hard to focus and hard to manage but I continue to push for...reactions2comments
Cauliflower Caesar Salad Pizza...Are you looking for a different way to mix up pizza night? Using cauliflower pizza crust makes a great reduced carb alternative to traditional pizza crust. To increase the protein...reactions1comment
Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help...When it comes to support, we know that it is important when it comes to best managing diabetes. But it is also key for maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle, as...reactions2comments
Struggling...I just had my A1c done and it was 14.2 I have lost a lot of weight 197 to 156 I take 4 shots a day I can't understand why...reactions2comments
Success...I knew something was wrong earlier this year and with my family history (grandmother type 1 and mother type 2 diabetics) I had a sneaking suspicion of what it was...reactions3comments
I Am an Insulin-Dependent Type 2 Diabetic...I am active, eat low-carb, and have a “normal” weight and a 5.9 A1C. I would like both to be lower. The thing that surprises people about me? That I...reactions1comment
Injection or pill?...I've always been needle-phobic and my doc now wants me to inject Ozempic. I can barely cope getting a flu shot. I practically need to be sedated to give blood...reactions1replyInsulinTreatment
Salmon Bowl...Switch things up and serve dinner in a bowl which includes salmon, corn and avocados! Makes 4 servings Serving size 1/2 salmon filet...reactionscomments
Should I Go Gluten-Free?...Gluten-free products are everywhere. Even big companies such as General Mills Cheerios® have gone gluten-free. Many people may be feeling like this is a diet worth looking into. So it...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Difficult To Control...December 2006 Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes I Was Just Devastated Beyond Words. My First Thought Was My Grandpa Virgil And My Daddy Having Diabetes Along With Leg Amputations. Confined...reactions2comments
PCOS...I already had a predisposition. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It causes insulin resistance. In 2016, I found out it had finally turned into full-blown type 2. It has...reactions2comments
Newly Diagnosed...I had a great internist. She sat me down in my early 50’s and explained that I was pre-diabetic. She gave me a monitoring device and told me to cut...reactions3comments
Caroline's Journey...I have 4 grandparents with diabetes. I have 2 parents with diabetes. I didn't stand a chance. My BS was 250-450 for 18 months. I begged for insulin. My Ex-endo...reactions2comments
Frustrating but Possible to Control...I would never have believed that I was able to decrease my A1c from 12.4 to 6.4! I had a history of borderline high blood sugar from the time I...reactions2comments
It's Not Easy...I have been a Type II diabetic for 9 years. Fortunately for me it is diet-controlled. I have been a chocoholic since childhood, which makes it tempting for me to...reactions2comments
Raspberry and Coconut Treat...This quick and simple raspberry recipe makes a great snack or treat. Bonus points are given to this recipe for being a good source of fiber and low in sodium!...reactionscomments
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry...A family favorite around here is stir-fry. Blame it on the umami flavor that soy sauce provides, but I’ll take it because no matter which vegetables I choose my children...reactionscomments
