(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
Low Carbohydrate Food Shopping on a BudgetYou may be considering starting a low-carbohydrate diet to manage your diabetes, but after reading what it actually entails, you might be intimidated by the idea of your food costs...reactions7comments
Winning MotivationAs people living with type 2 diabetes, we all face adversity with this ailment and with properly managing it at times. We may fight not to shun ourselves or ignore...reactionscomments
Reducing Red Meat Intake for Better Heart HealthWhen we look at the research on great diets, leaning toward a plant-based diet continues to show positive health results. Some of the popular plant-based diet plans are known as...reactionscomments
Three Ways to Make Peace With Your Type 2 Diabetes DiagnosisGetting any health diagnosis, especially a life-changing one like type 2 diabetes, can hit pretty hard. How can you come to accept a type 2 diabetes diagnosis? After the initial...reactionscomments
Eye, Eye, Eye: What to Expect at Your Next Diabetes Eye AppointmentDo you regularly have your eyes checked, or is it a struggle to stay on top of your appointments? Maybe you've put off these regular eye exams over recent years. Your...reactions3comments
Self-advocacy for Optimal Diabetes Care: Advocating Your Needs to Your CircleAdvocating for your concerns and needs with your "circle" will hopefully lead to better family and friend support in your type 2 diabetes journey. Communicating effectively with family and friends...reactions1comment
How to Make a Plant-Forward Lifestyle a Reality With Type 2 DiabetesLet the record be set straight: a plant-forward diet is not a fancy term for bird food or never eating dairy, fish, or meat. On the contrary, the plant-forward diet...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Gym MembershipHaving a gym membership can be beneficial to keep you on track with your diabetes management goals through exercising. There are plenty of perks involved with having a membership. A...reactionscomments
What I Wish Someone With Type 2 Diabetes Would Ask Me as a CDCESI LOVE when someone comes to see me with a list of questions. I'm a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). When someone comes with questions, it usually means they’ve...reactions2comments
The Signs and Symptoms of HypoglycemiaOne condition that many diabetics need to keep an eye out for, especially if taking medication to reduce blood sugar, is hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. While hypoglycemia is mainly...reactionscomments
The Role of a Pharmacist in Your Diabetes CareMost people with type 2 diabetes have medications to help manage glucose levels. Because of this, people with type 2 diabetes often visit pharmacies to pick up medications and supplies...reactionscomments
From Style to Support: Finding the Right Shoes With T2DIn everyday life, fashion is the key to what influences our daily lifestyle attire. It sparks how we see ourselves, how we look, and how we feel. Shoes are a...reactionscomments
How to Handle Halloween When Managing Type 2 DiabetesHalloween marks the start of the holiday season! While it’s a festive time to create lifelong memories, it can also be stressful for people managing type 2 diabetes. Buying candy...reactionscomments
3 Common Misunderstandings About Type 2 Diabetes ProgressionThe words diabetes progression often strike fear into those living with type 2 diabetes. It’s a scary term, made even scarier when it’s used inappropriately to intimidate you into improved diabetes...reactions2comments
More of My Thoughts on Medication ComplianceRecently I shared that I had been experiencing some health issues after a period of non-compliance with my medication. After that results call with my doctor's office, I spent time...reactionscomments
How to Help Your Family Deal With Your DiagnosisOh, man. You’ve just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In addition to all of the new things you have to stay on top of, you’re realizing your family isn’t...reactionscomments
How to Never Run Out of MedicationsOne of the favorite times for many people is the weekend. Who doesn’t love those days off, when we don’t have to worry about work and can focus on our...reactionscomments
The CGM Experience From a Professional and Personal PerspectiveThe continuous glucose monitoring system, which is referred to as CGM for short, is a diabetes management tool that measures your blood glucose on a continuous basis. With a CGM...reactions1comment
Can I Get Pregnant If I Have Type 2 Diabetes?Very few diabetes education programs are designed for young people diagnosed or living with type 2 diabetes. I remember speaking with a young woman who felt out of place attending...reactionscomments
