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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...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Endometriosis.net, and was written by Alene Brennan. Because my health challenges started at such a young age, my parents...

Walking is one of those underrated forms of exercise. It's not really a sport, and sometimes it feels too gentle to be considered an exercise. But did you know that...

Now that the colder weather is here, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to keep hydrated. To me, staying hydrated means drinking 60 plus ounces of water a day. During the...

Mood swings, trouble getting pregnant, seemingly random hair growth, lack of energy are just some of the symptoms you might experience if you live with polycystic ovary syndrome. So what...

Diabetes is a condition that affects my life, but it has not defined me. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 34 and soon found out that glucose...

You may have heard the term diabetes retinopathy (DR). But, that doesn't mean diabetes retinopathy is simple to understand! Here are a few details on DR, risk factors, and what it...

It is time to get to know some community members! We recently spoke with Amy, an active community member on our Facebook page. Amy often shares her meaningful perspectives and...