Train Your Family to Support YouYes, you read the title correctly. Some of us may need to train our family to support us in the right way...reactions1comment
My Wake-Up CallHow you eat and exercise can influence your future health. There was a time when I chose not to care about my...reactions4comments
My Key to Type 2 Diabetes Management: Strength, Empowerment, Support"Oh my... you've got type 2 diabetes? How will you manage everything?" During the first year of being diagnosed with diabetes, that's...reactions2comments
“My Doctor Doesn’t Listen to Me…”: 3 Ways to Manage This ExperienceA complaint I hear about in healthcare is we (as practitioners) don't have the appropriate amount of time to help you with...reactionscomments
Three Ways to Make Peace With Your Type 2 Diabetes DiagnosisGetting any health diagnosis, especially a life-changing one like type 2 diabetes, can hit pretty hard. How can you come to accept...reactionscomments
What Is the Social Health Network?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
When People Want to Pry Into Your T2D JourneyI used to love sharing about my diabetes journey. But lately, it has become something I keep to myself due to other...reactionscomments
T2D Family History and Putting in the WorkI have a very long family history of type 2 diabetes (T2D). My mother was admitted to the hospital frequently in her...reactionscomments
How to Avoid Food Waste During the HolidaysThe holidays are expensive enough without the added cost of food waste. With festivities taking over your social calendar, it doesn't leave...reactionscomments
The Diabetes BattleI am in a battle. The battle is with type 2 diabetes. The battle sometimes involves my mental health. This is a...reactionscomments
Making Mindful Moves With Diabetes and a DisabilityWhen I was diagnosed with diabetes, it was a real wake-up call. I had always been relatively health-conscious, but suddenly I had...reactionscomments
LADA: When It’s More Than Just Type 2 DiabetesIn 2019, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D), but I always felt like my case was unusual. My initial diagnosis...reactions3comments
My Secret: Finding Virtual Peer Support During a Rough TimeWe all try to be strong, even through the most challenging times. Years ago, I realized that so many of my family members...reactionscomments
Are You Prepared for Technology Changes?Technology is everywhere. Laptops. Computers. Phones that do everything but walk and chew gum. Digital cameras. Smartwatches that attach to Smart home...reactions2comments
Controlling Blood Sugar and Its Effect on My Medical ProcedureAn important aspect to keep in mind with type 2 diabetes is having medical procedures done. I recently had a nerve block...reactionscomments
Tips for Troubleshooting High Blood GlucoseEver wanted to be an investigative reporter? Well, when it comes to controlling your blood glucose levels, this could be your big...reactions1comment
The Top Five Signs of Diabetes "Burnout" (and some solutions too)Chances are that when you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes you were advised to make some permanent changes to your lifestyle...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Can I Stop the Progression of My Prediabetes?If diabetes runs in your family, you and your physician may be on high alert for your own possible diagnosis. Although genetics...reactions3comments
Diabetes and Your HeartValentine’s Day isn’t the only reason we should be thinking about our hearts this month. February is American Heart Month and is...reactions1comment
