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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...

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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 in the air. The trees are blooming, the flowers are popping, and I feel ready to get back into the warmer weather. While spring...

Pregnancy can be both an exciting and stressful time. Adding diabetes into the mix, whether it's type 2 diabetes or another form, can be challenging. For most people, the workload of...

Since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, my main goal was to be a help to other people. I tried to keep my life as healthy and active as...

Remission. It's a loaded term. It's held out there as the ideal goal for people with type 2 diabetes. But it can feel like a desert mirage. Even though you...

Many people live with health conditions that they do their best to manage daily. But sometimes, interactions with unaware coworkers or even friends can temporarily impact well-being. These moments may...

Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide to manage blood sugars. Some people even consider it a "wonder drug." Metformin has been well studied as an effective...

Am I the only one who keeps waking up at night due to restless legs, thirst, and constant visits to the bathroom? I don't think I am alone in this...

Many people believe there are only 2 types of diabetes, most notably type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, diabetes is actually a spectrum. Other forms of...

Christmas and New Year came and went, and on the toll of 2022, I found myself facing off with my arch-nemesis and villain...ME! I found myself in a mental struggle...

The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...