Tips on Supporting Family MembersFamily members are the only people in this world we should expect to have our back and support us through anything. This...reactions1comment
Understand Your InsulinInsulin is an important part of many people’s regimen with type 2 diabetes. This medication helps to keep us in a healthy...reactionscomments
Maintaining Your Diet Working 12 Hour ShiftsThe hardest part of my week is surviving my 12-hour night shifts at work. 12-hour shifts are bad enough without being overnight...reactionscomments
Tips to Help Lower Your A1cGetting blood sugar under control is one of the hardest tasks for a person with diabetes. While daily blood sugars are a...reactions2comments
How I Test New Foods and DrinksThere are differing opinions on when a person should test his or her blood sugar to determine when and how high the...reactionscomments
Types of NeuropathyDiabetic neuropathy happens over time when high blood sugar levels cause damage to the nerves. Most people are familiar with neuropathy that...reactions5comments
Are Carbohydrates the Enemy?Carbohydrates, the topic of debate amongst people with diabetes and other members of health-related communities. A subject that has many personal experiences...reactions2comments
Symptoms of Diabetes That People Might IgnoreMost people know what type 2 diabetes is, but not as many people know the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Before officially...reactionscomments
How Cheat Days Hurt YouThere is no doubt, one of the hardest parts of being diabetic is sticking to the proper diet, or even finding a...reactions5comments
Keeping Your Kidneys HealthyOne of the hardest parts about having diabetes is that it can affect every part of your body, usually, without warning. Adding...reactions3comments
My MistakesThe first mistake I made was not getting a glucometer. It is near impossible to control your blood sugar if you don’t...reactions4comments
Train Your Family to Support YouYes, you read the title correctly. Some of us may need to train our family to support us in the right way...reactions1comment
Tips for Performing a Foot ExamOne of the most problematic complications for diabetics is ulcers and sores, and the most common spot is on the foot. The...reactions8comments
A Friendly Diabetes Complications ReminderAfter my scare this past month with having a stroke, I feel it is important to remember why we are fighting diabetes...reactionscomments
The Signs and Symptoms of HypoglycemiaOne condition that many diabetics need to keep an eye out for, especially if taking medication to reduce blood sugar, is hypoglycemia...reactionscomments
"Sugar-Free" Isn't Always Sugar-FreeAs diabetics, we all need to keep an eye on our carbohydrate intake, as that is what mainly affects our blood sugar...reactionscomments
Reading Food LabelsReading food labels can be confusing and frustrating. They are not written to be easy to decipher or for someone with a...reactions1comment
Why I Will Refuse InsulinAt this point in time, I am not required to be on insulin. After a little research and lab work, I have...reactions2comments
Tips to Resist TemptationsOne of the hardest parts of my day is resisting temptations and bad food choices. I find this especially hard at work...reactionscomments
Coping with Negative ProgressSo many people, including myself, have gone into a doctor’s appointment knowing my A1c has to be better than last time. I...reactionscomments
