2 Key Things to Do After a New Diabetes DiagnosisAfter getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, and frustrated. These feelings may instill a fear that you've...reactionscomments
Community Shares: My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases...reactionscomments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be ShinglesEditor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes...reactionscomments
7 Myths About ShinglesShingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactionscomments
Kids Can Be "Diabetes Helpers"When Dr. Phyllisa Deroze noticed her then 4-year-old daughter mimicking how she checked her continuous glucose monitor (CGM), Phyllisa started searching for...reactionscomments
How Well You Chew Could Be Impacting Your Blood SugarI like to scan the headlines for any new or interesting information about type 2 diabetes. This week something popped out at...reactions4comments
How I Juggle Multiple Health ConditionsMany people would love to go back in time and correct things. I know I would. Just a few years ago, I...reactionscomments
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
