Type 2 Diabetes and PCOS: What’s the Connection?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...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Manage Your Diabetes CareDiabetes 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...reactions2comments
The Down and Dirty on Diabetes RetinopathyYou 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...reactionscomments
Holiday Highlight! A Community Member Spotlight on AmyIt 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...reactionscomments
Keeping Your Marriage Strong After a Diabetes DiagnosisMy husband and I began dating on October 9, 1998, during our senior year of high school. Twenty-three years later, we just celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary, and we have...reactionscomments
The Emotional TollOn this diabetic journey, you can be your own cheerleader or your own worst rival. We have likely all experienced both aspects in life. The emotional impact that diabetes takes...reactions1comment
Please Pass the Potatoes? Thanksgiving Dinner When You Have DiabetesAs we excitedly enter the holiday season, making Thanksgiving dinner plans and menus is at the top of many to-do lists! But when you have diabetes, this meal may bring...reactionscomments
There’s a Reason It’s Called a Diabetes Journey: T2D ProgressionYou may often hear people talk about their diabetes journey. The word "journey" may sound like a strange way to describe a health condition. But, in many ways, there's much...reactions3comments
Comfort Food and Type 2 DiabetesThe leaves are changing colors, the temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. As I write this, we are in the peak of fall, heading towards winter. During...reactions2comments
The Benefits of Glucose MonitorsPeople with diabetes are always trying to figure out the best way to monitor their blood sugar levels. One of the most effective ways is with a glucose monitor. There...reactions2comments
Important End-of-Year Tasks for People With DiabetesAs the end of the year quickly approaches, there are certain important tasks for people with diabetes and other preexisting conditions to do before the new year begins. Healthcare and...reactionscomments
What’s the Best Milk Alternative for Diabetes Management?If you head down the refrigerated section of the grocery store, there are seemingly endless non-dairy milk options to grab. It's as if anything and everything has been transformed into...reactionscomments
People With T2D Have Superhero PowersAs a diabetes care and education specialist, I see you beat yourselves up over your diabetes. I hear you call yourself a "failure." I don't see a failure. I see...reactionscomments
How a Daily Cup of Tea May Improve Your Diabetes ManagementIt’s time to spill the tea. Your daily steep can have positive health implications on overall disease risk and diabetes management. With quality options such as green, black, white, oolong...reactionscomments
6 Reasons Why You Need to Make an Appointment With a CDCESDiabetes is 24/7 and 365 days a year. Living with diabetes is hard work both mentally and physically. From the minute you are diagnosed you're thrown into a new world...reactions1comment
Have a Masterful MindMy grandma would tell me all the time, "You sow what you reap so keep a masterful mind." Control what you think and consume not only physically, with food, but...reactionscomments
How to Stick to Your Health Goals This ThanksgivingWhile Thanksgiving may be your official start to the holiday season, it doesn't have to stop your health goals. But, navigating a table filled with turkey, endless side dishes, and...reactionscomments
Famous People and How They Deal With Type 2 DiabetesI remember listening to an interview with Tom Hanks several years ago. He really surprised me by announcing he had developed type 2 diabetes. When someone famous is diagnosed with...reactions1comment
“My Doctor Doesn’t Listen to Me…”: 3 Ways to Manage This ExperienceA complaint I hear about in healthcare is we (as practitioners) don't have the appropriate amount of time to help you with your diabetes the way you need. It’s a legitimate...reactionscomments
(CLOSED) Enter to Win! Recipe Software Giveaway for Awareness MonthNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month. To celebrate, we are giving away Paprika Recipe Manager software to 2 lucky winners! On your Mac or Windows computer and iOS or Android phone...reactionscomments
