If you are someone who needs a caffeine kick-start before heading off to work in the morning, you may want to hold back. Especially if you have type 2 diabetes. While coffee and caffeine have been shown to prevent the condition in people who don’t already have it, that morning cup of Joe could have […]
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Why junk food tastes so good + what that means for...
You know what a craving for cookies feels like. And we’re all too familiar with the satisfyingly salty crunch we get from chomping on potato chip–followed by the urge to eat another, and another, and another. But have you ever wondered why we don’t feel the same way about broccoli? Or why you’ve probably never […]
It’s time we start talking about diabulimia
When we think eating disorders, our minds almost instantly conjure up thoughts of starvation, over-exercising, or binging and purging cycles. But there’s another kind of eating disorder that’s just as powerful. One that is estimated to affect hundreds of people with type 1 diabetes each year. It’s called diabulimia, and it may be more prevalent […]
Blogger Spotlight – Sweet Success: My Life with Ty
My Diabetes Home knows how important support and resources are for people with diabetes. So, we’re rounding up some of the best. This spring, MDH is connecting you with our favorite bloggers from the diabetes online community. Enjoy! Blog: Sweet Success: My life with Type 2 Diabetes Person behind the words: Kate Cornell Type […]
How keeping a food journal can help you achieve yo...
Close your eyes for a second, and think about what you’ve eaten today. If you’re like most people, your mind will automatically jump to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But what about that handful of M&Ms you snagged from the dish on your co-workers desk this morning? And did you remember to include the couple pieces […]
Blood glucose logs are fun + 2 other reasons why y...
Okay, time to be honest: Do you keep a blood sugar log? Do you actually? Perhaps you’ve thought about tracking your sugars, and maybe you’ve even gone as far as to print one out. But how often do you really use a sugar log? Did you know a daily blood sugar diary is one of […]
Everyday dehydration is having a major effect on y...
Stop and think for a second: Are you dehydrated right now? Are you sure? According to the Institute of Medicine, 75 percent of Americans live with a condition called chronic dehydration. This means that even though you’re drinking fluids throughout the day, your body still isn’t getting the amount it needs to thrive. In fact, […]
Five Steps to Prepare for Pregnancy When You Have ...
Preparing to have a baby is nerve-wracking in itself. Throw diabetes into the mix, and it’s enough stress to give any mommy-to-be some serious pause. But you can put your mind at ease. According to the American Diabetes Association, it is perfectly normal for women with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes to have […]
Falling off the wagon–it happens to the best of us
In my previous posts, you heard me talk about ways to successfully navigate life with diabetes. I may have come across as if I am the poster child for diabetes management. But I am far from it. If we’re going to help each other out, we need to be honest and open. So today, you […]
Are all carbs created equal?
Carbs are supposed to be pretty healthy, right? After all, whole grains are a carb. But so are sugary cereals and white breads. Turns out, not all carbohydrates are created equal. And different kinds of carbs can have different effects on your blood sugar and diabetes. Here’s how. Simple vs. Complex Let’s go back to […]