Liz Hiles

Last fall, in September 2022, I had bariatric surgery. To be precise, I had a gastrectomy, also known as a gastric sleeve. I had worked diligently with my PCP and...

Not long after the pandemic began, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. High-stress levels in recent years, including being forced to work from home without adequate workspace or technology...

One of the many things one must do when getting bariatric surgery is to consult a pulmonologist, who will likely perform a sleep study. It is not the most glamorous...

The day is May 4, 2021; may the force be with me. After 4 years of steadily trying everything I could on my own and under physician supervision, I had...

Recently I shared that I had been experiencing some health issues after a period of non-compliance with my medication. After that results call with my doctor's office, I spent time...

Initially, my doctor put me on metformin. It seems to be the type 2 diabetes go-to prescription despite the side effects that are possible with it. My stomach could not...

Earlier this year, after trying medications, exercises, various lifestyle/eating techniques, and more, my weight hit an all-time high. After much thought and research, some journaling, and numerous discussions with my...

I have struggled with depression most of my life. For most of my life, it was undiagnosed. The struggle is real, though. Merely having a chronic health condition can make...

Let's be real. No one wants to take medications daily. Unfortunately, for some, that becomes a reality. Usually, this happens when people reach older ages. This was not the case for...

Every year, when the New Year begins, I have always taken time to self-reflect. I look at my life and where it's at, where it's headed and I use the...

Recently a friend told me of this service that offers a monthly membership that delivers samples of diabetes-friendly snacks to your home. She bought it for her diabetic father, who...

I am 3 months into my diabetes diagnosis. I am also a 4-year bladder cancer survivor. I have a urostomy. I experience migraines, asthma, and allergies. I have been overweight...

An advantage that has come from a global pandemic is that more businesses are offering more conveniences to their consumers. If you're like me, you have taken full advantage of these...

Although I have always struggled with my weight despite drinking lots of water, eating well, and leading a mostly active lifestyle, if you would have told me that I would...