After years of frustrated sighs over food scales and confusing carb-counting apps, I stumbled upon what might be the diabetes management equivalent of finding a $20 bill in your winter coat pocket – the diabetes plate method. I can’t believe it took me so long to discover this approach! For anyone who’s tired of the […]
When my doctor first uttered the words “type 2 diabetes,” I felt like my relationship with food was about to change forever—and not in a good way. I imagined endless meals of plain grilled chicken and steamed vegetables, saying goodbye to anything crispy, crunchy, or remotely indulgent. That was three years ago, and boy, was […]
I never thought I’d willingly stick a medical device to my arm for months on end. But there I was, in my doctor’s office, watching as she applied what looked like a small white button to the back of my upper arm. “You’ll barely notice it’s there after a day or two,” she assured me. […]