Kim Hill

There are many reasons to tell your friends or family about your experiences living with type 2 diabetes. And while it's not required that you do, especially if you're a...

Who would have thought that my journey with type 2 diabetes would be the least of my healthcare-related worries? Don't get me wrong; it's a significant factor in my life...

After getting my A1C under control, I lost weight and was doing well. Imagine how happy I was to have lost almost 70 pounds. But recently, I developed uncontrollable cravings...

I know it might sound silly, but I can't help feeling stigmatized while living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). While no one has purposefully blamed me, I've heard some comments...

I have to be honest; knowing I had prediabetes didn't compel me to make the necessary changes for my health. Even after the prediabetes progressed to type 2 diabetes, it...

I have struggled to eat healthily all my life. So when I tell you that eating right can be a struggle, I'm not kidding. From being a kid when my...

Lately, I've been feeling discouraged. It's not because my numbers aren't okay - they are. I've been eating pretty healthy, and the scale isn't moving. I know you might be...

I started taking Ozempic over a year ago. It's been a great tool for me to manage my diabetes and control my blood sugar. Imagine my surprise when it went...

I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes about 3 years ago. After a while, it progressed to type 2 diabetes. Part of my problem is eating "right". I've never been good at...

Most of the time, your friends and family mean well regarding your type 2 diabetes. But there are suggestions for what to say or do that could help them better...

I've recently been happy with my blood glucose levels and A1C. For the past 2 years, I have been taking Ozempic, which helps me regulate those numbers and keep them...

Many people would love to go back in time and correct things. I know I would. Just a few years ago, I didn't have type 2 diabetes. I also didn't...

There often aren't many positive aspects to having a chronic disease, especially one like type 2 diabetes. But sometimes, there is a silver lining to things. And while I try...

It wasn't until recently that I discovered I couldn't completely cure my type 2 diabetes with medicine or eating right. I was honestly shocked. Finding out I can't reverse or...

You never want to be that person - the one who is excited that a friend has type 2 diabetes. But, being friends with someone who also has diabetes could...

It's always useful to be prepared for any emergency. As someone who loves having helpful kits handy and who has diabetes, I know how important it is to have a...

When you have a condition like type 2 diabetes, you probably trust your doctor's and healthcare team's expertise. But sometimes you may get information contrary to what you believe. Advocating...

Having a health condition you think is your fault can be quite difficult. And worse, you can start to feel that others think the same way. How do you deal...

I know that many of us reach a certain age, and it seems too late to make significant changes in life. I know; I'm one of them. I don't feel...

I get it: self-care is important when you have type 2 diabetes. But how do you juggle everything when there are so many other health issues you're dealing with? How...