Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES

Not so many years ago, your options for insulin were limited to Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) and regular, or some combination of the two. While these insulins are still around and...

In the midst of a raging pandemic, there’s no time like the present to reflect on the impact of social connections on our health. Whether it’s a diabetes-related connection (like peer...

If you take insulin for type 2 diabetes, you’re likely using an insulin pen or insulin vials. While these options work well, you may still find yourself looking for other options. The...

Have you noticed a number of diabetes influencers typically keep their A1c private? It’s easy to feel entitled to that information, given influencers share many parts of their diabetes journey. However...

In Part 1 of this series, I addressed why changes in blood sugar monitoring happen when you’re admitted to the hospital. Now, I’ll tackle why your usual diabetes medications may be...

Getting 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 there to have a baby! One thing that...

Most people realize they have to contribute a little urine during their annual physical — if you haven’t been asked to do this, then read on. This is definitely something you...

One group of type 2 diabetes medications are called GLP-1 agonists — often referred to as non-insulin injectables. Common names in the US are: Victoza, Trulicity, Bydureon, Byetta, Ozempic, and Rybelsus. Most...

Has 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” life? That feeling angry with diabetes, sad, frustrated...

Let's face it - the chances of you meeting someone like me are pretty slim. You live with type 2 diabetes. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist...

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 things in our lives. Call it values, work ethic...

Struggling with higher blood sugars? You may have also experienced clinical inertia and not even realized it. Clinical inertia describes what happens if your medical provider does not advance your diabetes...

Our latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their experience helping others along their diabetes journey. Meet, Megan! Take a deep breath. You’re going to be okay. Too often...

Basal insulin (not to be confused with basil you cook with!) is a common medical term used to describe long-acting insulin. Long-acting insulin is insulin which is typically taken once...

Let’s pretend you need surgery in the near future - and after that surgery, you’ll remain in the hospital for at least 2-3 days. If you’re like many, you’ve gone over...

Well, it happened. The weather event that “always happens to other people, but never happens to us.” (Derecho in our case). Power out. No internet or cell service. Trees and fences wiped out. Houses destroyed...

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, or meal additives and replacements.  With promises to...

We all get in a rut from time to time. The gap between knowing what we need to do and actually doing it can be a big divide at times. This is...

Over the years, the medical world has slowly peeled back layers of type 2 diabetes. Although diabetes can seem like a simple condition, it’s really not. There are actually a number of...

I cannot begin to tell you how important it is to ask questions in your medical care. In fact, it may even save your life. In a report by John Hopkins, medical...