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Is it alright to eat grains if you have type 2 diabetes? Some don’t think so — but we have a different take.

Should You Eat Grains if You Have Type 2 Diabetes?

Nutrition

Should You Eat Grains if You Have Type 2 Diabetes?

7 Great Protein Powders if You Have Type 2 Diabetes

Nutrition

There are a ton of protein powders on the market—but which ones are best for those with type 2 diabetes? We’ve assembled a list of our favorites.

Herbs and spices have many beneficial properties, but what role do they play in type 2 diabetes management?

Preparing herbs and spices

Navigating the holidays while managing diabetes can feel challenging. Here are some tips to help keep your blood sugar levels in check this holiday season.

7 Ways to Manage the Holidays with Diabetes (Plus Recipes)

Lifestyle

How To Eat Potatoes If You Have Type 2 Diabetes

Nutrition

A bowl of potatoes

Potatoes tend to have a bad reputation in the diabetes community. Does this mean you can’t enjoy them if you have type 2 diabetes?

It can be tricky to navigate cookouts when you have type 2 diabetes. Because of this, we’ve put together a guide to help you confidently handle these gatherings.

summer cookout

For those with type 2 diabetes, we recommend limiting oil consumption. Learn why we recommend this and some tips on how to do so.

Reasons To Limit Oils If You Have Type 2 Diabetes

Nutrition

Adding Cooking Oil to Food

Navigating the Nutrition Label Through a Diabetes Lens

Nutrition

Person Reading A Nutrition Label

Although nutrition labels may be a familiar sight, many people struggle to decipher them- especially in the context of type 2 diabetes. Because of this, we’ve created this guide to simplify the process!

We all know that sweets are high in sugar. Something that may surprise you, however, is the amount of hidden sugar added to these “healthy” foods.”

Foods with Hidden Added Sugar

Research shows that probiotic supplements may improve the composition of the gut microbiome and lead to better type 2 diabetes outcomes.

Are Probiotic Supplements Good For Type 2 Diabetes?

Lifestyle

Probiotic supplements

The Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Blood Sugar & Type 2 Diabetes

Nutrition

Plant-Based Diets Lower Blood Sugar Type 2 Diabetes

Countless studies consistently show a link between the adoption of a plant-based diet and improvements in the course of type 2 diabetes.

Studies have shown that gut health is linked to the development and progression of metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes (T2D). Find out which foods to eat and to limit for a healthy gut.

gut microbiome and type 2 diabetes