What Does Type 2 Diabetes Progression Mean?Type 2 diabetes happens when your body becomes resistant to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your cells use sugar in the blood (glucose) to make energy. In people...
Can I Stop the Progression of My Prediabetes?If diabetes runs in your family, you and your physician may be on high alert for your own possible diagnosis. Although genetics play a large role, studies have been done...
The Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis ExperienceMost people vividly remember the day they were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. While everyone's diagnosis story and events leading up to it are different, the news is overwhelming and...
Diabetes Management Plan: A Personal PracticeEvery person who has diabetes will inevitably experience it uniquely. While there are some symptoms and treatments that overlap, each person has a unique environment, body, and philosophy that will...
The Power of ChangeOverwhelmed, sad, frustrated, stressed. These are all feelings you most likely encountered when finding out about your diabetes diagnosis. With the need for changes to your diet, the possible need...
Disagreement With ‘The Plan’Those of us with diabetes often have specialists involved. Endocrinologists, nephrologists, internists, cardiologists to name a few. For the most part, we trust them and their knowledge. That’s why we...
Starting Injectables or InsulinFor many people living with type 2 diabetes, starting treatment with injectables or insulin can be intimidating and disheartening. Even with good diet, exercise, and management practices, diabetes progression leads...
The World of Type 2 Diabetes ComplicationsType 2 diabetes complications can span a vast variety of health issues from heart problems to infections and skin issues, plus many more. Complications can also range from slight annoyances...
