As our lives get busier and our hectic schedules make it necessary to rely on quick and easy meals, the key to less stress and healthier eating is to take the time to do some meal planning in advance.

People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. Single and hard-working, Dolores at 55 years old defined herself primarily through her job.

You may be familiar with the advice that, when grocery shopping, it’s best to shop the perimeter of the store where fresh foods such as fruits, vegetables, milk products, meat and fish are usually found. This article will focus on navigating the grocery store for fruits.

No doubt working full-time can be hectic and stressful at times for most people. But when you add diabetes into the mix, working full-time means you’re juggling career demands along with managing your blood sugar levels.

Fats are an important component of your diet. The fats that you eat give your body the energy it needs to work properly. You also need fat to keep your skin and hair healthy, absorb vitamins and insulate your body to help keep you warm.

For the most part, individuals with diabetes are advised to steer clear of fast-food. But let’s face it, there are times when even the most motivated person is going to end up facing a fast-food menu. So what are the best choices when this happens?