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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...

It is time to get to know some community members! We recently spoke with Kathleen, an active community member on Type2Diabetes.com and our Facebook page. Below she shares details of...

It's 3:00 pm, do you know where the chips are? I don't know about you, but boredom snacking hits its peak around mid-afternoon for me. Back when I was working...

You may have heard about (or experienced) diabetes neuropathy pain in the legs and feet. But have you explored your options for managing pain? Often, as a CDCES, I find...

I have been married for 25 years and have had type 2 diabetes for over 25 years. My husband just developed type 2 diabetes in the last few years. We...

Be selfish. Did I get your attention? It can be very positive and uplifting to focus on yourself by being selfish. Hear me out. You can leave a lasting impression...

Most people think about the feet and legs regarding diabetes neuropathy. However, nerve damage can affect other body parts, too. To learn more about some of the other kinds of...

We all know the phrase, "new year, new you." For 2022 push for your goals to be an extension of your journey. Your past needs not to be forgotten but...

We are in the world of technology. For some of us, getting on board with tech gadgets is exciting, while others may resist taking on the newest item on the...

Sometimes diabetes has nothing to do with our health issues, but that doesn't mean those issues aren't scary, nor does it mean they don't impact our diabetes - they do...

I regretted it instantly. The fork was already on the tip of my tongue, but I allowed the moment to pass me by, and my thoughts of regret for having...

A successful relationship between you and your certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) is a mutual one - both sides listen, weigh in, and are honest. Sometimes, situations are...

Living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) brings many challenges. You must navigate changes to your physical health. You also encounter the T2D stereotypes of others. It is frustrating how many...

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) can run through family lines. That's why, as a nurse Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), my first questions to those newly diagnosed are, "Does...