Exhaustion and Frustration: An Introduction to Diabetes BurnoutThe concept of burnout first gained attention in 1969, when the term burnout related to the work environment. In the early 1980s...reactions1comment
When Do High Blood Sugars Need Less Medication?When it comes to diabetes medications, if you've struggled with higher blood sugars, you may be thinking you need more medicine. However...reactions1comment
6 Ways People With Type 2 Diabetes Can Boost Kidney HealthPeople with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). As many as 1 in 3 people...reactions6comments
My Surgery Experience and Managing Type 2 DiabetesThere was an occasion when I had to undergo a small minor surgery. Surgeries are not quite so "small" and easy when...reactionscomments
Is Fatigue a Type 2 Diabetes Indicator?There are many reasons you might be fatigued. The possibilities are vast, from not getting enough sleep to being sick or having...reactions8comments
Personal Experiences Leading to My Type 2 Diabetes DiagnosisDespite my mother being diagnosed several years prior to her passing, 2 of my aunts being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and...reactionscomments
Suggestions for Making the Most Out of SpringSpringtime is a beautiful time of year, with the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer. For many people, it's a...reactionscomments
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
What Gets You Moving?Before my type 2 diabetes diagnosis, I was lazy. You might say I was unexpectedly reckless with the way I ate and...reactions3comments
Diabetes and Your Thyroid: What’s the Connection?If you live with type 2 diabetes, there's a chance you also live with another health condition: thyroid disease. There are many...reactionscomments
Living in the Gray Zone: My Experiences With Type 2 DiabetesI have been living with type 2 diabetes for about 5 years now. It has been a challenging experience, and I have...reactions1comment
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetYou may have heard about the importance of self-care and examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. However...reactions1comment
A Diabetes Tune-upWe are nearly halfway into 2022 and my motivation train is full steam ahead. After my 3-month hiatus, I had to realize...reactionscomments
Is It Time to Change Doctors?My experience with type 2 diabetes led me to eventually figure out it was time to change doctors. While some are lucky...reactionscomments
Why Men Avoid Going to the DoctorMany men would rather do anything else than go visit their doctor for a routine health checkup. Compared to women, men frequently...reactionscomments
Type2Diabetes.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on TYPE2DIABETES.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
We’re Saying the Same Thing, but Using Different Words: InsulinHave you ever been to a medical appointment and felt like your healthcare team was speaking a whole different language? If so...reactions2comments
Spring Into Good Habits This SeasonWhere I live, spring is finally in the air. The trees are blooming, the flowers are popping, and I feel ready to...reactionscomments
What to Expect If You’re Expecting: Pregnancy With DiabetesPregnancy can be both an exciting and stressful time. Adding diabetes into the mix, whether it's type 2 diabetes or another form...reactions1comment
When Enough Is Enough: Diabetes BurnoutSince I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, my main goal was to be a help to other people. I tried to...reactions6comments
