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...reactionscomments
Did Carb Timing Reduce My A1c?I have recently received lab results from my provider with my new A1c results. Like many people with diabetes, I get my...reactions1comment
Being Proactive & Practicing Self-Care During COVID-19The 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...reactionscomments
Do These Factors Keep You From Sticking to Healthy Diabetes Behaviors?We have all heard of time-suckers, but what about energy suckers? Those are the things that tend to just drain your batteries...reactionscomments
Changing Perspectives on DiabetesEvery year, when the New Year begins, I have always taken time to self-reflect. I look at my life and where it's...reactionscomments
Who is Dr. Fung?Celebrities exist in every industry, niche, and community; the diabetes community is no exception. One name stands out among the rest, even...reactionscomments
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Causing My Itch?Do you find yourself constantly scratching? Maybe you have an itch that comes and goes. Or your skin has developed a rash...reactionscomments
How Cheat Days Hurt YouThere is no doubt, one of the hardest parts of being diabetic is sticking to the proper diet, or even finding a...reactions3comments
The Un-Glamourous Value of Peeing in a CupMost people realize they have to contribute a little urine during their annual physical — if you haven’t been asked to do...reactionscomments
What is the Link Between Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes?Pancreatic cancer is certainly not shy to the media, having affected some very well-known individuals and celebrities. Alex Trebek and Steve Jobs...reactionscomments
Product Review: The Sugar Smart BoxRecently a friend told me of this service that offers a monthly membership that delivers samples of diabetes-friendly snacks to your home...reactions2comments
The Future of Blood Glucose TestingOne of the more difficult and daunting facets of diabetes management is testing; knowing when to test, how often to test and...reactions1comment
My Mental Health Took a HitThere have been many articles written about the effect diabetes has on our mental health. For me, living with my diabetes has...reactions7comments
Frozen Broccoli to the Rescue!Last Sunday afternoon I put 3 sweet potatoes in the oven to bake (part of my food prep for the week), and...reactionscomments
Get Groceries Without Going To The Grocery StoreAt the beginning of the pandemic, I stopped going to the grocery store. I was anxious about dealing with panic buyers and...reactionscomments
Cataract Surgery and Type 2 DiabetesI was starting to feel like I was blind in one eye and couldn’t see out of the other! After several years...reactions4comments
An Overview on GLP-1 AgonistsOne group of type 2 diabetes medications are called GLP-1 agonists — often referred to as non-insulin injectables. Common names in the US...reactionscomments
You Are AmazingI love this community, everything it stands for, and how it treats all the people that belong to it. One thing I...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Dan (Part 2)It is time to get to know some community members! We recently spoke with Dan Meredith, an active community member on our...reactionscomments
The Best Things in Life Are Free: Nature's Tools for a Mental & Physical BoostAre you looking for a boost in your energy? How about a shift in your mindset? Wanting to do something positive for...reactionscomments
