Nocturnal HypoglycemiaThanks to the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), it is now well recognized that intensive glycemic control can reduce the risk...reactions6comments
Continuous Glucose Monitors: Um, How Do I Get One of Those?There's a new kid in town: the continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Although the technology has existed for nearly 20 years, it has...reactions3comments
The Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis ExperienceMost people vividly remember the day they were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. While everyone's diagnosis story and events leading up to...reactionscomments
A Checklist for People Recently Diagnosed With Type 2 DiabetesHave you been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Are you wondering, "Now what?" It is okay to feel overwhelmed after your...reactions14comments
Symptoms of Diabetes That People Might IgnoreMost people know what type 2 diabetes is, but not as many people know the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Before officially...reactionscomments
Looking for Routines That Help You Better Manage DiabetesRoutines can help lighten the mental load of managing diabetes. They can help you take better care of yourself with more consistency...reactionscomments
Stress, Cortisol, Glucose, Oh My! How to Manage It AllBeing diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is, without a doubt, a challenge in and of itself. Toss in the added stress of...reactionscomments
Diabetes Management Plan: A Personal PracticeEvery person who has diabetes will inevitably experience it uniquely. While there are some symptoms and treatments that overlap, each person has...reactions1comment
New Year, a Better YouWe all know the phrase, "new year, new you." For 2022 push for your goals to be an extension of your journey...reactionscomments
How to Be a “Glucose Goddess” in 4 Simple StepsIf you're reading this, you probably already know I have diabetes. For me, learning that I had diabetes was actually a positive...reactions3comments
Preparing for Festive Feasts: Strategies for a Healthy Holiday SeasonCelebrating the holidays means getting together with family and friends and enjoying delicious food. As a result, people with type 2 diabetes...reactions7comments
Prioritizing Self-Care When So Much Gets in the WayI get it: self-care is important when you have type 2 diabetes. But how do you juggle everything when there are so...reactionscomments
Feeling Blamed for Having Type 2 DiabetesI know it might sound silly, but I can't help feeling stigmatized while living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). While no one...reactions3comments
Experimenting With New Ways to Enjoy My Morning CoffeeI crave coffee every day. Unfortunately, I feel like I can't survive without it! When my feet hit the floor in the...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions6comments
Focusing on Type 2 Diabetes When Other Health Issues Are UrgentRecently, I found out I have renal cell carcinoma. The diagnosis was a huge shock. I'd seen a doctor about leg pain...reactions2comments
How My Diabetes Care Changes in AutumnIn the blink of an eye, temperatures drop 20 degrees. Cloud cover moves in, and the sun rises after my morning alarm...reactionscomments
Sticking to Positive Nutrition Habits Can Be a StruggleI have struggled to eat healthily all my life. So when I tell you that eating right can be a struggle, I'm...reactions3comments
How to Stay Motivated With New Lifestyle ChangesMaking some lifestyle changes can make a big difference when you are a person living with type 2 diabetes. While adjusting your...reactions2comments
My Mental Health Took a HitThere have been many articles written about the effect diabetes has on our mental health. For me, living with my diabetes has...reactions7comments
