Why My A1C Isn’t My Only Type 2 Diabetes GoalIt seems like once I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, everything having to do with my health got reduced to a...3 min read
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...2 min read
Switching From an Oral Medication to an InjectableThank you to our awesome community members for being so open and sharing your treatment experiences with us! It is very clear...4 min read
How Exercise Impacts Blood GlucoseExercise helps improve blood glucose control and lower A1C values in people with type 2 diabetes. In fact, studies have found that...3 min read
My Diabetes Is Controlled, So Why Can't I Eat What I Want?The first time I got a normal A1c reading, I was thrilled. Finally, my type 2 diabetes was under control. Then I...2 min read
Moving With Neuropathy: How I Stay Focused on the SidelinesIf you are newly diagnosed or a veteran with type 2 diabetes, you are or may likely suffer from diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy...2 min read
The Side-Eye of Sugar: Living with Type 2 Diabetes in a Judgmental WorldThe crinkle of a chip bag at a work meeting, the raised eyebrows as I reach for a second slice of pecan...2 min read
How Often Should I Check My Blood Sugar?Have you ever wondered how often to check your blood sugar and the best times of day to do it? As a...3 min read
How to Reduce Sugar Intake in Your DietIf you have type 2 diabetes, then at some point, your doctor or registered dietitian likely recommended that you limit or cut...2 min read
Debunking 5 Insulin Myths for Type 2 Diabetes ManagementInsulin tends to be one of the more misunderstood aspects of type 2 diabetes (T2D) management. In my career as a Certified...3 min read
