Alexis Skelley

When it comes to support in diabetes, you need support in three critical areas: Within these areas, there are many types of supporting people and some people can serve more...

Most of us have been there at some point; a place where we find a sudden bolt of motivation to do something for the specific reason to prove someone else...

Are you emotionally eating? Struggle with self-control when eating? Find yourself eating mindlessly? These patterns can definitely interfere with effective diabetes management. Not to mention the fact that it is...

Do you have high expectations for yourself? Do you struggle with feelings of perfection? These can be challenging traits to cope with but, add diabetes to the mix, and you’ve...

Diabetes is no easy task to manage. In fact, it’s no one task at all; there is a lot that goes into it. Gaining support for managing diabetes and all...

Many things in life can put you in the position of feeling overwhelmed. Diabetes is one of those. Whether you are newly diagnosed or not, diabetes is tough. Fitting it...

We all know that getting in exercise and being physically active is important for your health. But sometimes it can be difficult to get started with activity or keep it...

Asking for support isn’t always easy. Plus, dealing with the diabetes police is exhausting and frustrating. Have you ever wanted to ask for support from a loved one but had...

Shame is an experience that many people with type 2 diabetes encounter. If you struggle with shame, you are not alone. Unfortunately, shame often results in individuals avoiding self-care behaviors...

“Winter is coming…” For many folks, this is a time when we struggle to stay on track with healthy behaviors. Let us not forget though the stress, anxiety, and holiday...

Fall and winter holidays…For many of us, this is a time when we struggle to stay on track with healthy behaviors, especially eating habits. If this is you, don’t beat...

When it comes to support, we know that it is important when it comes to best managing diabetes. But it is also key for maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle, as...