Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES

Neuropathy is a notoriously tough complication of type 2 diabetes. Nighttime leg pain, numbness, burning, shooting pains, extreme sensitivity to touch, and even changes to the shape and function of...

Checking your blood glucose with a glucometer is a great way to determine what is or is not working for your diabetes management plan. Until now, glucometers were the only...

Taking insulin injections can be a burden, especially if you take multiple injections a day. Thankfully, there are some alternatives available. One option is an insulin pump patch. An insulin...

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now considered a metabolic disease. You may have heard of metabolic syndrome when learning about type 2 diabetes (T2D). Metabolic syndrome is a group...

It could be hard to imagine a good get-together without a drink or two. Alcohol is a common part of many social events, from weddings to birthdays to an afternoon...

Have you ever told someone, "I don't need to worry about low blood sugars, because my blood sugars are always high?" As a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES)...

High blood pressure and diabetes are the top causes of end-stage renal (kidney) disease. If you have diabetes-related kidney disease, changes to your diabetes care are likely necessary. Here are...

A common question among people who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is "Why me?" or "How did I get diabetes?" Other reactions include guilt or shame about a...

Insulin tends to be one of the more misunderstood aspects of type 2 diabetes (T2D) management. In my career as a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), I've heard...

Chances are, if you have type 2 diabetes, you have at some point been prescribed metformin. This medication has a long history. It was first used for diabetes management in...

The medical community consists of several professionals who can support your routine diabetes needs and those "every-once-in-a-while" needs. The list of providers and doctors below can help reduce your diabetes burden...

Let's face it: type 2 diabetes is an incredibly challenging condition to manage. You can utilize several resources to support you in what you need when you need it. You don't...

Are you struggling to manage your blood sugars better but are waiting for the perfect time to start? Maybe you're waiting for an event that will "make everything better." As...

I'm not surprised if you've never heard of Fournier's gangrene (FG). It's a rare complication of diabetes (noted in less than 0.1 percent of hospitalizations). FG is a type of...