Are You Struggling to Manage Diabetes? Here’s How to TellAre you struggling to manage your blood sugars better but are waiting for the perfect time to start? Maybe you're waiting for...reactionscomments
Boost Your Diabetes Care With These Community ResourcesLet's face it: type 2 diabetes is an incredibly challenging condition to manage. You can utilize several resources to support you in what...reactionscomments
3 Things That Could Make Life "Easier" With Diabetes"Easy" and "diabetes" are not often words people use together. Studies have shown the workload of diabetes to be burdensome or time-consuming. In...reactionscomments
Fournier's Gangrene: A Diabetes ComplicationI'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...reactionscomments
Exercising Your RIGHT to Ask QuestionsI cannot begin to tell you how important it is to ask questions in your medical care. In fact, it may even save...reactionscomments
Scallops with Cheesy Cauliflower and GritsWhen living with type 2 diabetes, eating foods from a combination of food groups can help keep blood sugars stable after a...reactionscomments
How is a Continuous Glucose Monitor Different than My Glucose Meter?It’s incredible that in a lifetime, we’ve moved from using urine to determine someone’s glucose level, all the way to using devices...reactionscomments
Spicy Chipotle Turkey BurgersSometimes eating healthier versions of your favorites can feel like a sacrifice on taste. That won't be the case with this spicy chipotle...reactionscomments
We’re Saying the Same Thing but Using Different Words: Complicated Words Associated With Diabetes CareMedical notes and lab work are becoming more available via online healthcare portals. However, that doesn’t make the medical jargon found in...reactionscomments
Strawberry-Lavender SmoothieEating 5 to 7 servings of fruits and vegetables daily is a health goal many people struggle to accomplish. Whether you decide...reactionscomments
Diabetes and Your Thyroid: What’s the Connection?If you live with type 2 diabetes, there's a chance you also live with another health condition: thyroid disease. There are many...reactionscomments
There's an App for That!Smartphones allow you to have several diabetes management tools at your fingertips! Today it's much more accessible to track your lab work and...reactions6comments
There’s More to Diabetes Neuropathy Than Your Legs and FeetMost people think about the feet and legs regarding diabetes neuropathy. However, nerve damage can affect other body parts, too. To learn...reactionscomments
Challenging Stigmas in T2D Part 1: The “Lifestyle” LabelHave you ever noticed that “lifestyle” gets a lot of attention when it comes to diabetes? It can give the impression that a...reactions2comments
Fresh and Flavorful Tzatziki DipMany sauces and dips contain large amounts of sugar or salt, so it can be difficult to find a diabetes-friendly recipe for...reactionscomments
3 Things to Know About Managing Blood Sugars For SurgeryWhether going through a major surgery or a same-day operation, changes to your diabetes management plan are usually necessary. Based on my...reactionscomments
Gourmet Garden PizzaWith diabetes, it can be hard to find meals that please everyone. Sometimes this means you eat a separate meal from your...reactions2comments
“My Doctor Doesn’t Listen to Me…”: 3 Ways to Manage This ExperienceA complaint I hear about in healthcare is we (as practitioners) don't have the appropriate amount of time to help you with...reactionscomments
Is It Diabetes Distress or Depression?Depression used to be considered a natural response to the workload of managing a chronic disease like diabetes. That makes sense, right?...reactions3comments
How Has Your Diabetes Approach Changed Over the Years?A diabetes philosophy may sound “too deep” for some. However, I think we all have a way we’ve determined we’re going to approach...reactionscomments
