The Flexibility of Newer InsulinsNot so many years ago, your options for insulin were limited to Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) and regular, or some combination of...reactions2comments
Social Connections and Their Power in Diabetes CareIn the midst of a raging pandemic, there’s no time like the present to reflect on the impact of social connections on...reactions2comments
Pros and Cons of Insulin Pumps for Type 2 DiabetesIf you take insulin for type 2 diabetes, you’re likely using an insulin pen or insulin vials. While these options work well, you...reactionscomments
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
What to Expect When Admitted to the Hospital - Part 2In Part 1 of this series, I addressed why changes in blood sugar monitoring happen when you’re admitted to the hospital. Now, I’ll...reactions8comments
What to Expect When Admitted to the HospitalGetting admitted to the hospital can be incredibly stressful---likely you’re there for a severe illness or surgery. If you’re lucky, you may be...reactionscomments
The Un-Glamourous Value of Peeing in a CupMost people realize they have to contribute a little urine during their annual physical — if you haven’t been asked to do...reactionscomments
An Overview on GLP-1 AgonistsOne group of type 2 diabetes medications are called GLP-1 agonists — often referred to as non-insulin injectables. Common names in the US...reactionscomments
It's Okay to Grieve in DiabetesHas anyone ever told you it’s okay to grieve the loss of your non-diabetes body? That it’s okay if you miss your “old”...reactions11comments
Why This Diabetes Podcast Is Dedicated to YouLet's face it - the chances of you meeting someone like me are pretty slim. You live with type 2 diabetes. I...reactionscomments
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
What Is Clinical Inertia and Does It Affect You?Struggling with higher blood sugars? You may have also experienced clinical inertia and not even realized it. Clinical inertia describes what happens if...reactionscomments
Meet the Advocates: Megan’s Journey Helping Those With DiabetesOur latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their experience helping others along their diabetes journey. Meet, Megan! Take a deep...reactionscomments
Understanding Basal InsulinBasal insulin (not to be confused with basil you cook with!) is a common medical term used to describe long-acting insulin. Long-acting...reactionscomments
Blood Sugars in the HospitalLet’s pretend you need surgery in the near future - and after that surgery, you’ll remain in the hospital for at least...reactions3comments
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
Diabetes Supplements— Helpful or Harmful?If you use diabetes supplements, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that nearly half of people with diabetes use supplements, like herbs or spices...reactionscomments
How to Get UnStuck if You’re in a Diabetes RutWe all get in a rut from time to time. The gap between knowing what we need to do and actually doing it...reactions2comments
Learning About T2D and “The Egregious Eleven”Over the years, the medical world has slowly peeled back layers of type 2 diabetes. Although diabetes can seem like a simple condition...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
