Sun, Sweat, and Self-care: Managing Diabetes While Staying Active This SummerSummer is in full swing, and with it comes the urge to get outside, soak up the sunshine, and hit the beach...reactions6comments
Insulin Pump Patches: Taking the Hit Out of Insulin InjectionsTaking insulin injections can be a burden, especially if you take multiple injections a day. Thankfully, there are some alternatives available. One...reactionscomments
Starting From Respect: How We Can Have Healthy ConversationsRecently, the celebrity press was abuzz about Ozempic — yet again. On social media, one celebrity commented that another was looking good...reactions1comment
Facing the Roadblocks to Eating Healthy With T2DI admit it; I find it so hard to eat right with type 2 diabetes (T2D). What do you do when you...reactions3comments
Why Regular Blood Sugar Monitoring Works for MeIt has been quite a while since I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a little over 30 years ago. During...reactionscomments
Explaining Type 2 Diabetes to My Little SuperheroBraxton, my 4-year-old son, is a ball of boundless and what seems to be endless energy. He tackles his breakfast like a...reactionscomments
Healthy & Hydrated Giveaway (Now Closed)The healthy & hydrated giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! As the heat of summer is upon us, monitoring...reactions12comments
Tips to Improve Your Sleep With T2DMake sleep cool again! We live in a society where sleep deprivation is often glorified. Lack of sleep usually gets viewed as...reactionscomments
The Hidden Costs of DiabetesDiabetes is expensive. This is true even if you have "good" healthcare coverage. Either the monthly premiums cost a lot, or the...reactions2comments
Decoding Food Labels: Navigating Confusion in Food ChoicesI honestly do try to eat better. I'm not saying I'm always very good at it, but I try. Recently, I took...reactions4comments
Living With Diabetes With a Supportive SpouseAs soon as I heard the words, "You have type 2 diabetes," a chill ran through my body. Not only did I...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Stress and Type 2 DiabetesIf you are living with type 2 diabetes, then managing stress is a critical component of your diabetes management. Even if you...reactionscomments
Over-the-Counter CGM: A Turning Point in Diabetes Management?Soon, in the U.S., folks will have access to an FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). That means without a doctor's...reactions32comments
Top Tips for Blood Sugar ManagementBeing diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can be an overwhelming experience. Controlling your blood sugar levels is the most crucial among the...reactions4comments
Do You Talk to Your Friends About Type 2 Diabetes?There are many reasons to tell your friends or family about your experiences living with type 2 diabetes. And while it's not...reactions4comments
Glucagon Rescue Options for HypoglycemiaHave you ever told someone, "I don't need to worry about low blood sugars, because my blood sugars are always high?" As...reactionscomments
Managing Type 2 Diabetes During Religious FastingType 2 diabetes (T2D) is a condition in which the body cannot regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels properly. This happens because the...reactionscomments
The Side-Eye of Sugar: Living with Type 2 Diabetes in a Judgmental WorldThe crinkle of a chip bag at a work meeting, the raised eyebrows as I reach for a second slice of pecan...reactions11comments
Do You Have a Vision for Your Type 2 Diabetes Health?Imagine living your best life with type 2 diabetes. What would that look like? How would you feel? What experiences would you...reactions4comments
Type 2 Diabetes Changed My Perspective: For the BetterWho would have thought that my journey with type 2 diabetes would be the least of my healthcare-related worries? Don't get me...reactionscomments
