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Eat a small meal every 2 hours.
Virginia
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 73 Female More than 5 years
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If you are someone with diabetes who is having hypoglycemia - low blood sugar – you should seek help from your healthcare provider to review your medical treatment. ... read more
Anis Rehman, MD
Endocrinologist Type 2 Diabetes
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
How do you handle the stress of managing your blood sugar?
Work with an RD and don't give up on yourself. You are more than your diabetes.
Dorothy
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 68 Female
0
If you have starchy items on your plate, include a green leafy vegetable, such as spinach, cabbage, or kale, and it will keep you from spiking your blood sugar.
Virginia Johnson
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 65 Female
2
Be nice to yourself! Many of my diabetic patients see their diagnosis as a personal failure, which is why self-compassion is so important.
Dr. Jessica Nouhavandi
Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Lead Pharmacist, Honeybee Health Type 2 Diabetes
1
Having diabetes is hard. Try to find a positive every single day. Do not focus on the negatives. Set small goals that you can attain so that you see success.
Kathleen Wyne, MD, PhD
Director, Diabetes Transition of Care Clinic, OSU East Hospital Type 2 Diabetes
2
Aerobic-style workouts are the best for burning sugar. 45-60 minutes on an Elliptical is perfect for me.
Bill K
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 55 Male More than 5 years
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Eat slower, chew your food, and don't think you have to finish all that's on your plate.
Brian
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 68 Male More than 5 years
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There is no one food you must avoid with diabetes. With moderation & balance, you can eat what you love while keeping your blood sugar in check.
Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES
Type 2 Diabetes Female
2
When patients with diabetes get regular checkups, doctors can also detect the early signs of complications, often slowing down, or reversing the problem.
Sarah Rettinger, MD
Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica, CA Type 2 Diabetes
1
Stay positive. It can be overwhelming deciding what to eat. When possible, take a walk.
Dee
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 65 Female More than 5 years
0
Avoid alcohol.
Gary J
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 68 Male More than 5 years
0
Drink water before every meal and snack.
Janet
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 64 Female More than 5 years
1
Portion control is an important piece of managing blood sugar in people with diabetes. Pay attention to food labels, use measuring cups, measuring spoons, and a food ... read more
Zoe Fienman, CDE
Registered Dietitian at OnPoint Nutrition Type 2 Diabetes
1
The best evidence for diet is with plant-based dietary pattern, and can fit into any ethnic and cultural cuisine such as Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Cent ... read more
Rohit Moghe, PharmD, MSPH, CDCES
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 46 Male
2
I have begun to use honey and Stevia instead of sugar and artificial sweeteners.
Chris
Type 2 Diabetes
2
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What’s your favorite diabetes-friendly fruit?
Nutritional supplements and healthy diet.
Dr.Manuel Camafeita
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 80 Male 1 to 5 years
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There is not one "best" medication regimen that fits everyone. If you are not at your A1C goal, take a look first at what other nutrition or activity changes can hel ... read more
Julie Adkison, PharmD
CDCES and Founder, MyDiabetesVillage Type 2 Diabetes Female
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The most important thing is that people with diabetes get vaccinated as soon as it becomes available to them.
Robert Gabbay, MD, PhD
Type 2 Diabetes
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