Living

Resilience makes managing life with type 2 diabetes easier. It gives us the ability to respond effectively when the unexpected happens. But resilience isn’t a static thing. You don’t just...

One thing I never thought about was the complications of donating blood with diabetes. At least I did not think about it until I recently donated blood and had an...

In the midst of a raging pandemic, there’s no time like the present to reflect on the impact of social connections on our health. Whether it’s a diabetes-related connection (like peer...

Mental health is a huge part of taking care of diabetes. Yes, diabetes is going to throw you for a loop some days, which impacts your mental health… whether that’s...

Some of you may have been referred to a diabetes educator at the time of your diabetes diagnosis or may have seen a diabetes educator along your journey with managing...

If you take insulin for type 2 diabetes, you’re likely using an insulin pen or insulin vials. While these options work well, you may still find yourself looking for other options. The...

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...

Insulin is an important part of many people’s regimen with type 2 diabetes. This medication helps to keep us in a healthy blood sugar range and makes sure we stay...

Muscle and joint pain complaints are common. However, people with diabetes may experience this more so than the general population. Diabetes is associated with several muscle and joint conditions, such...

You might not think much about your kidneys. But they play a critically important role in your overall health. With one-in-three people in the US at risk for developing chronic...

The internet is full of information on type 2 diabetes. At times it can get overwhelming. Type2Diabetes.com is home to countless articles and recipes written by: If you are tired...

Some diabetes management techniques can be, metaphorically, wild. Very rigorous diets, specific regimens for each day, medications, and other managements can become a lot to handle. Another possible management is...

Stay-at-home orders mean that more and more of us are also accessing healthcare from home. It seems that Zoom calls are replacing visits to the doctor’s office and telehealth is...

This is a very hard article to write. I come from a place of privilege. I had the ability to pay my way through university so I could have a...

It’s no secret, compared to working during the day, working the night shift does much more damage to the body and it's much easier to fall into an unhealthy lifestyle...

With so many drug and over-the-counter options that claim easy weight loss these days, it is hard to pinpoint which therapies actually work, and which ones are bogus. What we...

Having type 2 diabetes has been mentally challenging for me. I struggle with trying to understand how to feel about having type 2 diabetes, as I have seen it in...

In Part 1 of this series, I addressed why changes in blood sugar monitoring happen when you’re admitted to the hospital. Now, I’ll tackle why your usual diabetes medications may be...

In my head, the same image played over and over again: I’m stuck on a merry-go-round endlessly going around and around. But instead of reaching for the brass ring, I...

It's important to get ready, stay hydrated, and avoid dehydration with type 2 diabetes. But how do you know if you’re getting enough fluids to beat the heat? Knowing the...