My Story: When Type 2 Diabetes is Mentally ChallengingHaving type 2 diabetes has been mentally challenging for me. I struggle with trying to understand how to feel about having type...reactions27comments
Radical Resistance: Why Prioritizing Your Health is an Act of LeadershipThere is a specific kind of strength we often talk about: the strength to provide, the strength to protect, and the strength...reactions1comment
Miracle or Trade-Off? What It’s Really Like To Use a GLP-1Using a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1) will change your life! Your relationship with food, in particular, will be different. Just not...reactions5comments
I Froze My Injectable Medication!Every Sunday for almost the last two years, I have been giving myself an injectable medication for my diabetes. My drug plan...reactionscomments
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...reactions21comments
Exercise Is Not a PunishmentWe all think of special occasions as a time to maybe splurge a little on the better things in life. We buy...reactionscomments
Stretch More: Building a Healthy Tiny HabitMy first attempt at Move More, Sit Less had mixed results. Yes, I took more walks than I would have otherwise. But...reactions3comments
What I Wish I Knew Sooner About Type 2 DiabetesI still remember the day I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Of course, I was not in complete shock since...reactions2comments
When Habits Shift: Overcoming Cravings and Dieting Fatigue in Diabetes ManagementSo, you’ve done the right thing by eating right or using medications that help curb appetite, such as semaglutide. But what happens...reactionscomments
Finding Compassion for Yourself After a Diabetes DiagnosisShame is an experience that many people with type 2 diabetes encounter. If you struggle with these feelings, you are not alone...reactions7comments
Revisiting the Health at Every Size FrameworkIn early 2023, new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for managing children's weight were released. I was shocked and disheartened by this...reactionscomments
How to Create New Active Habits After Weight GainRestaurants have often taken the heat for their contribution to extra calories and unwanted weight gain. But some of our favorite go-to...reactions1comment
Creating a Low Blood Sugar Action PlanIf you’re at risk for low blood sugar, it’s important to develop short and long term treatment plans. The first step starts with...reactionscomments
How to Manage Diabetes BurnoutIn my head, the same image played repeatedly: I’m stuck on a merry-go-round, endlessly going around and around. But instead of reaching...reactions5comments
Why I Test My Sugar So Frequently"Why do you test your sugar so frequently?" This is the question that I get asked most often by my doctors, friends...reactions8comments
Essential Items for Your Diabetes Emergency KitIt's always useful to be prepared for any emergency. As someone who loves having helpful kits handy and who has diabetes, I...reactionscomments
What You Should Know About Diabetic RetinopathyYou may have heard the term diabetic retinopathy (DR). But that doesn't mean diabetic retinopathy is simple to understand! Here are a...reactionscomments
The Optimization Trap: How to Manage Diabetes Without Striving for PerfectionIs it better to eat carbs first or last? Should I exercise in the morning or the evening? How much water should...reactions6comments
What to Expect at Your Next Diabetes Eye ExamDo you regularly have your eyes checked, or is it a struggle to stay on top of your appointments? Maybe you have put...reactions3comments
Why Don’t They Take Their Medication?Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop famously said, "Drugs don't work in patients who don't take them." Taking medications as prescribed (medication...reactions12comments
