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Now that we're years into the pandemic (!), you're probably used to doing just about everything virtually or through an online app. Shopping for groceries, working, watching movies, and connecting...

There's a new kid in town: the continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Although the technology has existed for nearly 20 years, it has just recently exploded into everyday use by those...

"Why do you test your sugar so frequently?" This is the question that I get asked most often by my doctors, friends, family, and others in the diabetes community. To...

"Oh my... you've got type 2 diabetes? How will you manage everything?" During the first year of being diagnosed with diabetes, that's what I heard. That first year was harsh...

Each year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) releases updated guidelines for diabetes care. Those guidelines are based on the latest research and help medical providers best care for you. Based...

Over the last few years, sitting has become a leading culprit to health complications. Wonder if you're sedentary? It's kind of a loaded question. Current physical activity recommendations consist of...

Diabetes is a challenging illness with so many complications that affect the entire body. Managing diabetes on your own can be overwhelming. What if you also have a family to...

Finding out your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Your insurance company must provide you with the following pieces of information if it is...

Over the past two years, there has been a shift in how many individuals work. Many people who initially worked in an office setting have begun working from home. As...

If you live with diabetes, you are likely already aware that traveling can throw off your diabetes care routine. What happens when you plan out a ski trip to the...

I've been on a fasting kick lately. I feel much more energized and focused when I skip breakfast or lunch, but it can be hard to get into a routine...

I'm a truck driver, and my company gave me a brand new truck in honor of attaining over 1 million safe miles. It is equipped with a nice refrigerator and...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious complication of diabetes. As the kidneys fail, the body's ability to remove waste products and excess liquid from the blood fails too. This...

Insulin and some non-insulin diabetes medications (GLP-1s) are shots you give yourself many times a day, once a day, or every week. In my experience as a Certified Diabetes Care...

Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes years ago. It has now been over 25 years of living with it. The symptoms began when I was in my mid-thirties. I experienced...

Creating a habit to disrupt sitting and sedentary time can be challenging, especially in the winter months. Regular physical activity can have benefits for blood sugar management. So, while it...

There has been an uptake of biosimilar insulins over the past year. While some patients have requested the switch from the originator product to save money, others have had to...

Kindness toward ourselves is a modern phenomenon that has come about as we increasingly value self-care and introspection. We can thank our culture for this newfound respect for the individual...

One of the significant life changes that may come with type 2 diabetes is changing your diet. Though your physician probably has some advice, did you know doctors only get...