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...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...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...reactionscomments
Why Are There Stigmas Around Type 2 Diabetes?If you have diabetes, then you have probably dealt with a stigma before. Managing diabetes on a daily basis is already enough...reactions3comments
The Game Tape of Missed SymptomsPeople newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes experience missed symptoms and ignore the signs. Explaining them away as a case of a...reactions2comments
Meal Prep Your Way to Better Type 2 Diabetes ManagementDon't fall into the pressure of needing to make healthy and balanced meals from scratch on a daily basis. There is an...reactionscomments
"Sugar-Free" Isn't Always Sugar-FreeAs diabetics, we all need to keep an eye on our carbohydrate intake, as that is what mainly affects our blood sugar...reactionscomments
Getting Back on the “Water Wagon” – Hydration Is Important for EveryoneI’m not a fan of the hot temperatures that summer brings, and I’ve started increasing my water intake (I sort of fell...reactionscomments
We’re Saying the Same Thing but Using Different Words: Complicated Words Associated With Diabetes CareMedical notes and lab work are becoming more available via online healthcare portals. However, that doesn’t make the medical jargon found in...reactionscomments
Even More Reasons to Eat Your Vegetables!You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that aging happens. In fact, we age every minute of each day...reactionscomments
That Time My Doctor Wanted Me to Try VictozaInitially, my doctor put me on metformin. It seems to be the type 2 diabetes go-to prescription despite the side effects that...reactionscomments
How to Mourn the Life You Had Before DiabetesRemember the good old days, back when you were a kid, or even a couple of years ago, when you did what...reactions2comments
Changes That Make a DifferenceSometimes, we think the little things don’t make a difference when it comes to our health. The main issue many of us...reactionscomments
Rise to the ChallengeDiabetes affects people of all ages, regardless of which type they have. Therefore, having some coping mechanisms is VERY important. Having diabetes...reactionscomments
National Immunization Awareness MonthAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month! The month of August is National Immunization Awareness Month and is dedicated to highlighting the importance...reactionscomments
Relocating With Diabetes: Checklists Make for a Smoother MoveMoving houses is one of the most stressful life experiences you can go through. It requires managing endless details, constant decision making...reactions3comments
Self-Care Isn't Easy for People with Diabetes: Two Simple StrategiesMany of the individuals I work with struggle with self-care. Usually, this is individuals who are caregivers to other people, whether children...reactionscomments
How to Settle Blood Sugar Fluctuations While SleepingAre you getting enough sleep? People are getting less sleep than ever before. In the 1960s, people slept for an average of...reactionscomments
What Is “Basal” Insulin?I try hard to make diabetes terms easy to understand, including types of insulin. However, being human, I still fall short! Recently, a person...reactionscomments
How to Balance Your Type 2 Diabetes While Eating OutWith the slow opening of restaurants, one may be inclined to revisit all of your pre-pandemic favorites. But the excessively large portions...reactionscomments
