Diabetes is a Family Affair

Family, the only people in this world we should expect to have our back and support us through anything. This becomes even more important once diagnosed with a chronic condition...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...

Recently, I had an opportunity to listen to and be taught by a remarkable family physician, who believes that practicing mindfulness is an effective way to deal with stress and...

One of the hardest things about living with a chronic illness like diabetes is knowing that it doesn’t just affect me. It affects the people around me—especially family. And when...

My husband and I began dating on October 9, 1998, during our senior year of high school. Twenty-three years later, we just celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary, and we have...

Over the past two decades, the incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in children has been rising. It was uncommon for kids to receive a diagnosis of T2D prior to...

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) can run through family lines. That's why, as a nurse Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), my first questions to those newly diagnosed are, "Does...

Getting everyone involved in your diet and exercise plan will make a tremendous impact in your life! It’s so much easier to stick to eating plans with family support. You...