Is Diabetes Dragging Down Your Headspace and Dulling Your Mood?Mental health is a huge part of taking care of diabetes. Yes, diabetes is going to throw you for a loop some days, which impacts your mental health… whether that’s...reactionscomments
Top Questions Patients Ask Diabetes EducatorsSome of you may have been referred to a diabetes educator at the time of your diabetes diagnosis or may have seen a diabetes educator along your journey with managing...reactionscomments
Pros and Cons of Insulin Pumps for Type 2 DiabetesIf you take insulin for type 2 diabetes, you’re likely using an insulin pen or insulin vials. While these options work well, you may still find yourself looking for other options. The...reactionscomments
Don’t Compare Your A1C to Others!Have you noticed a number of diabetes influencers typically keep their A1C private? It’s easy to feel entitled to that information, given influencers share many parts of their diabetes journey. However...reactions5comments
Understand Your InsulinInsulin is an important part of many people’s regimen with type 2 diabetes. This medication helps to keep us in a healthy blood sugar range and makes sure we stay...reactionscomments
Muscle and Joint Complications of DiabetesMuscle and joint pain complaints are common. However, people with diabetes may experience this more so than the general population. Diabetes is associated with several muscle and joint conditions, such...reactionscomments
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 in the US at risk for developing chronic...reactionscomments
How Do I Get the Latest Updates on Type 2 Diabetes?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...reactionscomments
Gila Monster Venom and DiabetesSome 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...reactionscomments
Using Telehealth To Manage Type 2 DiabetesStay-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...reactionscomments
Returning Old Medications To the PharmacyThis 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...reactionscomments
Staying Healthy Working Night ShiftIt’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...reactionscomments
Setting Realistic Expectations for Drug-Assisted Weight LossWith 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...reactions2comments
My Mental Challenges as a Type 2 DiabeticHaving 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...reactions25comments
What to Expect When Admitted to the Hospital - Part 2In 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...reactions8comments
How to Manage Diabetes BurnoutIn 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...reactions2comments
How to Spot Signs of Dehydration in Type 2 DiabetesIt'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...reactionscomments
Highs & Lows Taking A Toll? Flex Your Mental Muscles with Resilience PracticesResilience 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...reactions2comments
What to Expect When Admitted to the HospitalGetting 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...reactionscomments
My Mental Readiness for InsulinTwenty-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...reactionscomments