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 single number. My A1C, to be precise. Every...
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 share many parts of their diabetes journey. However,...
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 single number. My A1C, to be precise. Every...
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 share many parts of their diabetes journey. However,...
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 single number. My A1C, to be precise. Every...
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 share many parts of their diabetes journey. However,...
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 that the road of figuring out medication for...
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 people who exercise 150 minutes or more a...
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 wondered, "If my diabetes is now controlled, why...
How Time in Range Changed My View of DiabetesWe all have heard of A1C and how it reports an overall average of glucose levels for the past 3 months. But have you heard of time in range (TIR)...
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 pie at a family function—these seemingly innocuous moments...
How Often Should I Check My Blood Sugar?Have you ever wondered how often you should be monitoring your blood glucose and at what times of day you should be checking? As a diabetes educator (CDE), I am...
Busting 5 Insulin Treatment MythsInsulin tends to be one of the more misunderstood aspects of type 2 diabetes (T2D) management. In my career as a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), I've heard...
Why Is It so Hard to Ask for HelpWhen it comes to support, we know that it is important when it comes to best managing diabetes. But it is also key for maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle, as...
