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Even as medical notes and lab work become more available via online portals, you may notice a number of different terms used regarding your diabetes health. It’s challenging to decipher...

Earlier this year, after trying medications, exercises, various lifestyle/eating techniques, and more, my weight hit an all-time high. After much thought and research, some journaling, and numerous discussions with my...

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have become an integral piece of managing diabetes and have been steadily gaining popularity in recent years. Unfortunately, one of the biggest barriers to obtaining a...

There’s something about the tug of the road when seasons change. Summer heat gives way to autumn colors. Winter’s cold gives way to the new growth of spring. When this...

Are you frequenting more restaurants now? You may feel slightly out of practice when ordering while you are living with type 2 diabetes. No worries, here are five quick and...

As I was laid up in the hospital, talking to the cardiologist, neurologist, and hospitalist, I had to think deeply about my prior decision to refuse insulin - if it...

In my opinion, friends can fall into two categories: (1) close friends, and (2) acquaintances. And, given how much time we tend to spend with certain coworkers, let's consider both...

For those of you who use insulin, and still struggle to see healthy blood sugars, it may be time to consider concentrated insulins. Before I dive into concentrated insulins, let...

Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires ongoing self-management. Despite one’s best efforts, diabetes control may falter. A patient with suboptimal glycemic control (i.e., an elevated A1C) may be unfairly...

I try my best to eat healthy, tasty meals as often as I can (about 80% of the time) because I like eating healthy and the whole "I have diabetes,"...

Restaurants have often taken the heat for their contribution to extra calories and unwanted weight gain. But some of our favorite go-to spots have been closed for over a year...

Since my type 2 diabetes diagnosis, I've made it a point to go on a summer adventure every summer that involves physical activity. After neglecting my health for so long...

An A1C is more than just a lab result for you and your medical team.  Here are 5 mistakes people with diabetes make about with their A1C: A1Cs can tell...

After my scare this past month with having a stroke, I feel it is important to remember why we are fighting diabetes daily, and give a little reminder as to...

If you have been in the type 2 diabetes community for any period of time, chances are, you have heard of the oral drug metformin. Metformin is a common drug...

You may have run across this term “insulin to carb ratio” and have wondered, what can that possibly mean for me? Is this some type of mathematics that my body...

We’ve all been there. You go to medical appointments, have a rushed visit with your provider, get some feedback and instructions, then only after you’ve left do you remember questions...

Type 2 diabetes complications can span a vast variety of health issues from heart problems to infections and skin issues, plus many more. Complications can also range from slight annoyances...

For many people living with type 2 diabetes, starting treatment with injectables or insulin can be intimidating and disheartening. Even with good diet, exercise, and management practices, diabetes progression leads...

Most people vividly remember the day they were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. While everyone's diagnosis story and events leading up to it are different, the news is overwhelming and...