5 Mistakes People Make About Their A1CAn A1C is more than just a lab result for you and your medical team. Here are 5 mistakes people with diabetes...reactions1comment
Why Are People with Diabetes SO ANGRY?!We often speak about depression when we’re discussing the emotional challenges of diabetes. And with good reason. Diabetes can be a burdensome...reactionscomments
Navigating Type 2 Diabetes in My Family TreeI had 18 aunts and uncles just on my mother's side of the family. Many of my extended family members had diabetes...reactionscomments
How I Manage Food Cravings With Type 2 Diabetes and CancerAfter getting my A1C under control, I lost weight and was doing well. Imagine how happy I was to have lost almost...reactions8comments
How a Foot Massager Became My Neuropathy AllyLiving with diabetes neuropathy is a constant dance between acceptance and frustration. The tingling, burning, and numbness in my feet can make...reactions11comments
Small Steps Towards a Healthier YouSo often, it can feel like climbing a mountain when trying to make nutrition or lifestyle changes. People choose cleanses, fasts, and...reactionscomments
How to Recognize Red Flags in Diabetes CareLiving with type 2 diabetes very often gets a bad reputation! From people commenting, "Oh, you should just lose weight," to "You...reactionscomments
Is It Time to Revamp Your Diabetes Management?Something is refreshing about a new calendar year, a chance to let go of the old and embrace the new. The new...reactionscomments
Wearable Devices: The Good, The Bad and The UglyWearable glucose monitoring devices are the newest tech. There is the Libre Freestyle Sensor Flash Glucose Monitor and the DexcomG6 Continuous Glucose...reactions6comments
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Causing My Itch?Do you find yourself constantly scratching? Maybe you have an itch that comes and goes. Or your skin has developed a rash...reactionscomments
Experiencing Difficult Emotions During Life Transitions: Is This Normal?For about a month now, I have wanted to write about some overlapping things I often see in my work that relate...reactionscomments
It's Okay to Grieve in DiabetesHas anyone ever told you it’s okay to grieve the loss of your non-diabetes body? That it’s okay if you miss your “old”...reactions11comments
Denial & Difficulty Accepting a Diabetes DiagnosisDenial and difficulty accepting the diabetes diagnosis are not uncommon. You may have found yourself or someone else saying “I’m only borderline...reactionscomments
Could You Be Misdiagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes?Many people believe there are only 2 types of diabetes, most notably type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). However...reactions3comments
Keeping Your Marriage Strong After a Diabetes DiagnosisMy husband and I began dating on October 9, 1998, during our senior year of high school. Twenty-three years later, we just...reactionscomments
How Time in Range Changed My View of DiabetesWe all have heard of A1C and how it reports an overall average of glucose levels for the past 3 months. But...reactions17comments
Your Go-to Guide for Managing Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is considered a blood sugar less than 70mg/dL or below. It's important...reactions1comment
How Type 2 Diabetes Impacted My Social LifeI am not new to type 2 diabetes (T2D). It brought many twists and turns to my life. T2D did completely change...reactionscomments
Could Artificial Intelligence Revolutionize Diabetes Care?Sometimes, diabetes makes for strange bedfellows. Recently, I've been reading about how researchers are applying artificial intelligence (AI) to type 2 diabetes...reactions12comments
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
