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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...

If you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), it is recommended that you are aware of your glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and serum creatinine values. These values are...

I have type 2 diabetes which somehow, in the back of my head, I never imagined I would ever get. But, I knew decades ago that I had a high risk...

✨Challenges✨ We all have them, am I right? As a person with diabetes, they're definitely not something you can escape. When you're living with diabetes, it's important to have a...

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...