Community Views: (Mis)Understanding Type 2 DiabetesLiving with type 2 diabetes (T2D) brings many challenges. You must navigate changes to your physical health. You also encounter the T2D...reactionscomments
This Is NOT Your Grandma’s DiabetesType 2 diabetes (T2D) can run through family lines. That's why, as a nurse Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), my...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: How to Advocate for Your HealthEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Endometriosis.net, and was written by Alene Brennan. Because my health challenges...reactionscomments
Walking to Manage Post-meal Blood SugarWalking is one of those underrated forms of exercise. It's not really a sport, and sometimes it feels too gentle to be...reactions2comments
Cold Weather and Staying HydratedNow that the colder weather is here, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to keep hydrated. To me, staying hydrated means drinking 60...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
