5 Flaws with Type 2 Diabetes Reversal StudiesThe headlines reporting on type 2 diabetes (T2D) reversal research may sound promising. But the research is not without its flaws. Learn...reactionscomments
Comparing the Top Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose MonitorsChecking your blood sugar levels with a glucometer is a great way to determine what is working for your diabetes management plan...reactions6comments
Illness, Surgery, and Diabetes Meds: What You Should KnowWhen you have diabetes, your medications are a key part of staying healthy. However, sometimes when you are sick or need surgery...reactionscomments
Creating a Low Blood Sugar Action PlanIf you’re at risk for low blood sugar, it’s important to develop short and long term treatment plans. The first step starts with...reactionscomments
There’s a Reason It’s Called a Diabetes Journey: T2D ProgressionYou may often hear people talk about their diabetes journey. The word "journey" may sound like a strange way to describe a...reactions3comments
3 Common Misunderstandings About Type 2 Diabetes ProgressionThe words diabetes progression often strike fear into those living with type 2 diabetes. It’s a scary term, made even scarier when it’s...reactions2comments
Debunking 5 Insulin Myths for Type 2 Diabetes ManagementInsulin tends to be one of the more misunderstood aspects of type 2 diabetes (T2D) management. In my career as a Certified...reactions4comments
Roasted Garlic and Chive MushroomsIn my experience as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, adding mushrooms to a meal tends to be largely overlooked. Yet...reactionscomments
Sautéed Green Beans and MushroomsAre you struggling to find new ways to add more vegetables into your meals? Well, these sautéed green beans and mushrooms are...reactions1comment
Challenging Stigmas in T2D Part 2: The Weight StigmaIf you live in a larger body, it’s likely you’ve experienced some weight stigma. Add type 2 diabetes into the mix, and...reactions1comment
Insulin Pump Patches: Taking the Hit Out of Insulin InjectionsTaking insulin injections can be a burden, especially if you take multiple injections a day. Thankfully, there are some alternatives available. One...reactionscomments
Mami's Dominican SaladMy in-laws are from the Dominican Republic, a beautiful country with delicious food! One of my favorite dishes to make at home is...reactions9comments
Fires, Hurricanes, Tornados, & Derechos: Learning To Be PreparedWell, it happened. The weather event that “always happens to other people, but never happens to us.” (Derecho in our case). Power out. No internet...reactionscomments
Quick Fish TacosFish is an important part of any healthy eating pattern, but especially for folks with diabetes. That’s because omega-3s have been linked...reactions1comment
Don’t Compare Your A1C to Others!Have you noticed a number of diabetes influencers typically keep their A1C private? It’s easy to feel entitled to that information, given influencers...reactions5comments
5 Summer Tips for Your Diabetes CareAhhhh summer! Barbeques, warm (or maybe HOT) air, and a chance to dip your feet into a cool pool! Diabetes shouldn’t stop you...reactionscomments
Neuropathy: Going Beyond Tablets for TreatmentNeuropathy is a notoriously tough complication of type 2 diabetes. Nighttime leg pain, numbness, burning, shooting pains, extreme sensitivity to touch, and...reactionscomments
What Is a CDCES & How I Can Find One?Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES), informally known as "diabetes educators," can be a critical part of your care team. Here’s a...reactions4comments
We’re Saying the Same Thing, but Using Different Words: InsulinHave you ever been to a medical appointment and felt like your healthcare team was speaking a whole different language? If so...reactions2comments
What I Wish Someone With Type 2 Diabetes Would Ask Me as a CDCESI LOVE when someone comes to see me with a list of questions. I'm a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)...reactions2comments
