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I try to eat smaller meals than I used to. I count carbs and try to eat less than 45 grams at any one meal. It helps my blood sugar from going up and down as much as ... read more

Dave Reed
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 75 Male More than 5 years
2
Try the Livongo App. It keeps a history of your glucose checks.

Diane
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 55 Female 1 to 5 years
1
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What are your favorite diabetes-friendly snacks?
I always say, treat yourself the way you would a good friend. If you are feeling sad or upset, ask yourself, What can I do right now to care for myself in a positive ... read more

Karen Graham, RD, CDE
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and diabetes book author Type 2 Diabetes Female
2
Maintain a food log to track how you feel after pre-workout meals.

Coach Kathy Gregory
Type 2 Diabetes Female
2
Nutritional supplements and healthy diet.

Dr.Manuel Camafeita
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 80 Male 1 to 5 years
0
Some spices may be of benefit to your blood sugar, such as cinnamon, allspice, black pepper and fenugreek. Enjoy these added to your foods. They help make your food ... read more

Karen Graham, RD, CDE
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and diabetes book author Type 2 Diabetes Female
2
Try and surround yourself with help: a doctor who listens and advises you, friends and family members who support you, and if available, go to a diabetes education c ... read more

Karen Graham, RD, CDE
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and diabetes book author Type 2 Diabetes Female
3
Don’t skip meal and snacks.

BJ DuLaney
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 73 Female
0
Peanut butter and apple slices or hummus and vegetable sticks and pita.

Type 2 Diabetes Female
1
My Fitness Pal.

Type 2 Diabetes Age: 84 Female
0
Make a large enough meal to have 2-3 meals as leftovers.

cathy
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 64 Female More than 5 years
0
Try to eat 2-3 hours prior to exercising, or else eat easily digestible, simple carbs and a smaller portion of protein.

Coach Kathy Gregory
National Diabetes Prevention Program coach with First Mile Care Type 2 Diabetes Female
3
Do regular exercise - I rode bicycles, jogged, and walked continuously over the years to help manage my diabetes.

JM
Type 2 Diabetes
2
Get excited about preparing meals by reading about all the healthy choices that are available.

Terryce
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 68 Female More than 5 years
0
Portion control

Linda
Type 2 Diabetes Female
1
If you’re having problems affording your diabetes medications, have an honest conversation with your physician. Often doctors will prescribe something that is not on ... read more

Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES
Everyday Health Medical Reviewer Type 2 Diabetes
0
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Dishes that are diabetes-friendly and heart-healthy don’t have to be boring. The more herbs and spices you use in your cooking, the less need you will have for salt. ... read more

Chef Leticia Moreinos Schwartz
Author of Latin Superfoods Type 2 Diabetes
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If you have developed diabetic neuropathy, you should examine your feet yourself daily. To examine them, make sure your feet are clean and that you do a visual exami ... read more

Anis Rehman, MD
Endocrinologist Type 2 Diabetes
1
You do you and just move; make it fun, and have an accountability system. Yoga can help both mind and body. Strength train with exercise bands.

Rohit Moghe, PharmD, MSPH, CDCES
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 46 Male
0