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We all think of the holidays as a time to maybe splurge a little on the better things in life. We buy presents, make trips to see loved ones, and...

Among the complications that can come with type 2 diabetes there’s one that you may not be aware of: periodontal disease. Red, swollen, bleeding gums. Gums pulling away from teeth...

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES), informally known as "diabetes educators," can be a critical part of your care team. Here’s a rundown on who CDCESs are, how to find...

Affording supplies and prescription drugs for managing type 2 diabetes can be challenging. The costs can be high and difficult to afford. To learn more about how the community navigates...

Metformin is one of the first-line medications and most commonly prescribed oral medication for managing type 2 diabetes. It is important to note that one possible side effect that many...

Being hydrated seems to be the solution to many concerns. Clear skin, proper digestion, body temperature regulation, and more. But, did you know that adequate hydration can also contribute to...

I am sure the first thing you may have thought when reading the title was that it is some form of clickbait. Why would anyone think that eating is a...

A friend of mine who happens to have type 2 diabetes was telling me the other day that she is planning on calling her endocrinologist to schedule an appointment with...

People often request my help in developing strategies to use in the moment for dealing with struggles around food. This includes temptations, emotional eating, triggers, negative events, etc. In my...

Let's be real. No one wants to take medications daily. Unfortunately, for some, that becomes a reality. Usually, this happens when people reach older ages. This was not the case for...

Here we go again! I’m continuing my series on bringing together “layman’s” terms and medical jargon into one neat package. This time with a focus on continuous glucose monitor devices! One thing to...

If you have diabetes, you have likely heard of Victoza and Saxenda. The two agents contain the same active ingredient, liraglutide, but their approved indication for use differs. Saxenda is...

Yes, you read the title correctly. Some of us may need to train our family to support us in the right way. This goes beyond simple teaching. It’s very easy...

While I reading the ingredient list of a bag of Epsom salt recently, I noticed a warning on the bag that I had never paid attention to before. The warning...

Not so many years ago, your options for insulin were limited to Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) and regular, or some combination of the two. While these insulins are still around and...

Managing any chronic condition can be expensive, and diabetes is no exception. It is estimated that the total cost of treating diabetes in the United States was $245 billion in...

Managing emotions is just as important as managing blood glucose! Why? If your mental health is struggling, chances are that your physical health is too. I know, I know...add one...

Resilience makes managing life with type 2 diabetes easier. It gives us the ability to respond effectively when the unexpected happens. But resilience isn’t a static thing. You don’t just...

One thing I never thought about was the complications of donating blood with diabetes. At least I did not think about it until I recently donated blood and had an...

In the midst of a raging pandemic, there’s no time like the present to reflect on the impact of social connections on our health. Whether it’s a diabetes-related connection (like peer...