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Type 2 diabetes is a disease that impacts sugar absorption at a cellular level. It maintains high sugar in the bloodstream due to the irregular functioning of the pancreas and...

We are very excited to announce the launch of the Social Health Network and Awards! The Social Health Network is a community for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with the...

Competition can be motivating if it's healthy and positive. It becomes unhealthy when you become fueled by the desire to do better than others for the wrong reasons. When your...

The concept of burnout first gained attention in 1969, when the term burnout related to the work environment. In the early 1980s, research on burnout expanded and it became understood...

When it comes to diabetes medications, if you've struggled with higher blood sugars, you may be thinking you need more medicine. However, as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist...

People with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). As many as 1 in 3 people with diabetes will develop kidney disease. But there...

There was an occasion when I had to undergo a small minor surgery. Surgeries are not quite so "small" and easy when you have type 2 diabetes. My team of...

There are many reasons you might be fatigued. The possibilities are vast, from not getting enough sleep to being sick or having another medical condition. But is fatigue a type...

Despite my mother being diagnosed several years prior to her passing, 2 of my aunts being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and my eventual diabetes diagnosis, I knew absolutely nothing...

Springtime is a beautiful time of year, with the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer. For many people, it's a time to get outside to relish in the...

Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop famously said, "Drugs don't work in patients who don't take them." Taking medications as prescribed (medication adherence) and taking them consistently (medication persistence) are...

Before my type 2 diabetes diagnosis, I was lazy. You might say I was unexpectedly reckless with the way I ate and lack of exercise. My body ached with pain...

If you live with type 2 diabetes, there's a chance you also live with another health condition: thyroid disease. There are many different risk factors for thyroid disease, including diabetes. ...

I have been living with type 2 diabetes for about 5 years now. It has been a challenging experience, and I have definitely had my ups and downs. I want...

You may have heard about the importance of self-care and examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. However, some self-care "treats" are more expensive than others...

We are nearly halfway into 2022 and my motivation train is full steam ahead. After my 3-month hiatus, I had to realize that my diabetic journey needed a tune-up; a...

My experience with type 2 diabetes led me to eventually figure out it was time to change doctors. While some are lucky enough to have a doctor they love and...

Many men would rather do anything else than go visit their doctor for a routine health checkup. Compared to women, men frequently dodge the doctor. A 2019 survey asked 1,174...

Have you ever been to a medical appointment and felt like your healthcare team was speaking a whole different language? If so, you're not alone. There are so many medical...

Where I live, spring is finally (FINALLY!) in the air. The trees are blooming, the flowers are popping, and I feel ready to get back into the warmer weather. While...