Exercising Your RIGHT to Ask QuestionsI cannot begin to tell you how important it is to ask questions in your medical care. In fact, it may even save...reactionscomments
How to Manage the Cost of Monitoring Your Blood GlucoseMonitoring our blood glucose levels regularly is important for managing diabetes well. But how can we afford to do this when blood...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...reactions1comment
My Diabetes Journey Before, During, and After PregnancyI am going back in time, but I thought it necessary to share this part of my journey. Pregnancy was a difficult...reactionscomments
A Small Amount of Walking May Have a Big ImpactI was listening to one of my favorite science podcasts the other day. I heard something I found truly impressive: they mentioned...reactionscomments
Building an Exercise Habit This Spring That You’ll Keep All YearAh, it's spring! The flowers are blooming, the temperatures are warming up, and it's actually pleasant to be outside. Spring is also...reactionscomments
Looking at the Positives of Having Type 2 DiabetesThere often aren't many positive aspects to having a chronic disease, especially one like type 2 diabetes. But sometimes, there is a...reactionscomments
3 Ways That I Take Care of My KidneysThe only words I heard from my doctor were, "Your kidney numbers are dropping." What?! No way, I have a lot more...reactionscomments
Stress, Burnout, and Type 2 Diabetes: How to Avoid ItLet’s face it: Having a chronic illness is not a walk in the park. You’re never able to leave it behind, no...reactionscomments
Taking an Athlete’s Approach to Managing DiabetesWe know that type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy. There are also...reactionscomments
Who is Dr. Fung?Celebrities exist in every industry, niche, and community; the diabetes community is no exception. One name stands out among the rest, even...reactionscomments
How Cheat Days Hurt YouThere is no doubt, one of the hardest parts of being diabetic is sticking to the proper diet, or even finding a...reactions5comments
Signs and Symptoms of Kidney IssuesYou might not think much about your kidneys. But they play a critically important role in your overall health. With one-in-three people...reactionscomments
Keeping Your Kidneys HealthyOne of the hardest parts about having diabetes is that it can affect every part of your body, usually, without warning. Adding...reactions3comments
6 Ways People With Type 2 Diabetes Can Boost Kidney HealthPeople with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). As many as 1 in 3 people...reactions6comments
My MistakesThe first mistake I made was not getting a glucometer. It is near impossible to control your blood sugar if you don’t...reactions4comments
Exhaustion and Frustration: An Introduction to Diabetes BurnoutThe concept of burnout first gained attention in 1969, when the term burnout related to the work environment. In the early 1980s...reactions1comment
How is a Continuous Glucose Monitor Different than My Glucose Meter?It’s incredible that in a lifetime, we’ve moved from using urine to determine someone’s glucose level, all the way to using devices...reactionscomments
Who’s in Your Corner? Critical Areas of Support in DiabetesWhen it comes to support in diabetes, you need support in three critical areas: Within these areas, there are many types of...reactionscomments
The Benefits of DeprescribingRecently, I read an article about deprescribing. At first I found it a little confusing. What is “deprescribing?” Turns out I know...reactionscomments
