Starting Injectables or InsulinFor 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...reactionscomments
The Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis ExperienceMost 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...reactionscomments
7 Tips for Dealing With Depression & Type 2 DiabetesI have struggled with depression most of my life. For most of my life, it was undiagnosed. The struggle is real, though. Merely having a chronic health condition can make...reactions3comments
Are Diet Shakes the Only Way to Lose Weight?If you are living with type 2 diabetes, you may have been told that weight loss can help you obtain a healthier status. If weight loss is a goal for...reactionscomments
Partnering With Type 2 Diabetes ManagementEven though we talk a lot about diabetes being a self-managed condition, it is helpful if you have a support system in place. I often refer to managing diabetes as...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Working With Health at Every Size ProvidersMany years ago, when I was mired in disordered eating and obsessed with the size of my body, I was lucky enough to stumble across the concept of Health At...reactionscomments
Insulin Dosing Options Beyond an Insulin Pump: V-GoTaking insulin for type 2 diabetes can be a lot of work. But there are options that may potentially make life a little easier for you. You may have heard of...reactionscomments
Diabetes Management Plan: A Personal PracticeEvery person who has diabetes will inevitably experience it uniquely. While there are some symptoms and treatments that overlap, each person has a unique environment, body, and philosophy that will...reactions1comment
The Ignorance of SomeThere are things in life that I find insulting. Thankfully I can either ignore or roll with it. Well, that’s not quite true either, I obsess about it then I...reactionscomments
The 3 Most Common Questions I’m Asked as a CDCESWhen working with type 2 diabetes patients, I receive many of the same questions related to diabetes care. Here are the top three: There’s a common misconception that someone with...reactionscomments
Looking Back on Cataract Surgery With Type 2 DiabetesAfter having cataract surgery on both of my eyes I have a whole new outlook on the world! For the first time since I was a child, I’m able to...reactionscomments
Don't Waste Time With Goals That Lack Clarity. Define What It Is You're Aiming ForWhen working with individuals for counseling and coaching, I always start with asking about their goals and what it is they want. So often I hear back responses such as ...reactions1comment
How Do I Connect With Real People Living With Diabetes?Navigating life with type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when you are going through it without much support. It is hard to know where to turn when...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 to the devastation, most of the destruction to...reactions3comments
Barriers to Checking Blood SugarIf you have diabetes, checking your blood sugar can be an important and common part of your care. Monitoring your blood sugar can help you maintain healthy levels, which can...reactions6comments
My Favorite Healthy Eating Accountability ToolsA few months ago I took on a new eating challenge. Though I’d sworn off strict diets many years ago, I felt I was turning to sweets too often and...reactionscomments
Time In Range: The "New" A1CChecking your blood sugar is part of diabetes management. We know when your individual blood sugar readings are in range, they will result in a hemoglobin A1C that will be...reactions2comments
Self-Advocacy for Optimal Diabetes Care: The Basics of Advocating for YourselfYour needs to properly care for your diabetes are an inherent right. To do so, is probably going to require you to advocate for your needs more than a few...reactionscomments
We’re Saying the Same Thing But Using Different Words: General Diabetes CareThe healthcare world is full of all kinds of lingo. In fact, you may meet two different medical professionals who refer to the same diabetes “thing” with different terms. Your family or...reactionscomments
Dealing With Type 2 Diabetes ProgressionDealing with a new type 2 diabetes diagnosis is frustrating, scary, and confusing. Dealing with the progression of diabetes can also evoke all of those feelings. And for valid reasons!...reactionscomments