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The internet is full of information on type 2 diabetes. At times it can get overwhelming. Type2Diabetes.com is home to countless articles and recipes written by: If you are tired...

Some diabetes management techniques can be, metaphorically, wild. Very rigorous diets, specific regimens for each day, medications, and other managements can become a lot to handle. Another possible management is...

Stay-at-home orders mean that more and more of us are also accessing healthcare from home. It seems that Zoom calls are replacing visits to the doctor’s office and telehealth is...

This is a very hard article to write. I come from a place of privilege. I had the ability to pay my way through university so I could have a...

It’s no secret, compared to working during the day, working the night shift does much more damage to the body and it's much easier to fall into an unhealthy lifestyle...

With so many drug and over-the-counter options that claim easy weight loss these days, it is hard to pinpoint which therapies actually work, and which ones are bogus. What we...

Having type 2 diabetes has been mentally challenging for me. I struggle with trying to understand how to feel about having type 2 diabetes, as I have seen it in...

In Part 1 of this series, I addressed why changes in blood sugar monitoring happen when you’re admitted to the hospital. Now, I’ll tackle why your usual diabetes medications may be...

In my head, the same image played repeatedly: I’m stuck on a merry-go-round, endlessly going around and around. But instead of reaching for the brass ring, I check my glucose...

It's important to get ready, stay hydrated, and avoid dehydration with type 2 diabetes. But how do you know if you’re getting enough fluids to beat the heat? Knowing the...

Resilience is the key to avoiding the burnout that can come from the highs and lows in challenges related to diabetes, or really any area of life. Resilience can be...

Getting admitted to the hospital can be incredibly stressful---likely you’re there for a severe illness or surgery. If you’re lucky, you may be there to have a baby! One thing that...

Twenty-five years ago I was pregnant with my last child. During that pregnancy, I had gestational diabetes. Fifteen years ago I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. For the first...

I have recently received lab results from my provider with my new A1c results. Like many people with diabetes, I get my A1c checked every 3 months. Thankfully, my A1c...

The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone on edge, rightly so and for a multitude of reasons. It’s scary, overwhelming, our day-to-day lives have changed, and we still have to 'bring home...

We have all heard of time-suckers, but what about energy suckers? Those are the things that tend to just drain your batteries. Energy management is just as valuable as time...

Every year, when the New Year begins, I have always taken time to self-reflect. I look at my life and where it's at, where it's headed and I use the...

Celebrities exist in every industry, niche, and community; the diabetes community is no exception. One name stands out among the rest, even more than Sir Fredrick Banting (the inventor of...

Do you find yourself constantly scratching? Maybe you have an itch that comes and goes. Or your skin has developed a rash or bumps. What could be causing your skin...

There is no doubt, one of the hardest parts of being diabetic is sticking to the proper diet, or even finding a diet that works for our bodies. Once we...