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Making some lifestyle changes can make a big difference when you are a person living with type 2 diabetes. While adjusting your eating habits, getting regular physical activity, and monitoring...

I developed type 2 diabetes first, and chronic kidney disease followed years later. This journey in my life sure is taking a significant toll on my mind as well as...

It 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...

Lately, I've been feeling discouraged. It's not because my numbers aren't okay - they are. I've been eating pretty healthy, and the scale isn't moving. I know you might be...

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is a challenging experience, and honestly, it left me feeling overwhelmed. I was especially overwhelmed when thinking about navigating the romantic side of my...

I started taking Ozempic over a year ago. It's been a great tool for me to manage my diabetes and control my blood sugar. Imagine my surprise when it went...

Don't call type 2 diabetes (T2D) a "lifestyle disease." It's way more complicated than that. Personal lifestyle changes can positively impact diabetes. However, they don't resolve the underlying genetic predisposition...

Living with type 2 diabetes can be a daily struggle. I have experienced firsthand the impact it can have on mental health. The constant monitoring of blood sugar levels, dietary...

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is, without a doubt, a challenge in and of itself. Toss in the added stress of daily life, and you find yourself on a...

We're living through another scorching summer. After June temperatures set records worldwide, NASA warned that July 2023 is expected to be the warmest month on record!1 This is very troubling...

Most of the time, your friends and family mean well regarding your type 2 diabetes. But there are suggestions for what to say or do that could help them better...

Last fall, in September 2022, I had bariatric surgery. To be precise, I had a gastrectomy, also known as a gastric sleeve. I had worked diligently with my PCP and...

Let's face it: type 2 diabetes is an incredibly challenging condition to manage. You can utilize several resources to support you in what you need when you need it. You don't...

I have had type 2 diabetes for over 20 years. Of course, I've had my ups and downs. Sometimes, I think people think they are experts regarding what we "should"...

As a person with type 2 diabetes, you're probably familiar with the difficulty in controlling your cravings for sugary treats and savory snacks. If left unchecked, eating many foods can...

Are you struggling to manage your blood sugars better but are waiting for the perfect time to start? Maybe you're waiting for an event that will "make everything better." As...

I've recently been happy with my blood glucose levels and A1C. For the past 2 years, I have been taking Ozempic, which helps me regulate those numbers and keep them...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes. About 90 to 95 percent of those have type 2 diabetes (T2D). People over...

Not long after the pandemic began, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. High-stress levels in recent years, including being forced to work from home without adequate workspace or technology...

We're looking to co-create content alongside patient leaders living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) that will appear on Facebook and Instagram. The goal? Help members...