10 Things You Should Know About Type 2 Diabetes in AmericaWhat is the real impact of type 2 diabetes in America? The type 2 diabetes in America Study was conducted over the...reactionscomments
Know Your GFR: CKD and Pharmaceutical DispensingIf you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), it is recommended that you are aware of your glomerular filtration rate...reactionscomments
Did You Really Just Say That?I know in my heart, people, for the most part, mean well. I have to believe that otherwise I may say something...reactions4comments
Building a Diabetes Care Team✨Challenges✨ We all have them, am I right? As a person with diabetes, they're definitely not something you can escape. When you're...reactionscomments
Establish a Safe Word When Asking for Diabetes SupportAsking for support isn’t always easy. Plus, dealing with the diabetes police is exhausting and frustrating. Have you ever wanted to ask...reactions3comments
Personal Experiences Leading to My Type 2 Diabetes DiagnosisDespite my mother being diagnosed several years prior to her passing, 2 of my aunts being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and...reactionscomments
Things That Put Me at Risk of Developing Type 2 DiabetesI have type 2 diabetes which somehow, in the back of my head, I never imagined I would ever get. But, I knew...reactionscomments
How to Navigate Social Stigmas with Health ConditionsMany people live with health conditions that they do their best to manage daily. But sometimes, interactions with unaware coworkers or even...reactions4comments
The Importance of HydrationAs the heat of summer is settling in, maintaining hydration is an essential component of diabetes management and a healthy lifestyle. The...reactions2comments
Self-Advocacy for Optimal Diabetes Care: Playing Your Part and Speaking UpWe’ve all been there. You go to medical appointments, have a rushed visit with your provider, get some feedback and instructions, then...reactionscomments
The Essentials: What’s in My Bag for Living With Type 2 Diabetes?When you have type 2 diabetes, there are a few items you consistently should have on hand. That's why I wanted to...reactions4comments
Going to the Dentist? Here’s How to Prepare for Your VisitYou might not think of your dentist as part of your diabetes care team, but they are. Living with type 2 diabetes...reactions7comments
The Scoop on Sleep Studies to Prepare for Bariatric SurgeryOne of the many things one must do when getting bariatric surgery is to consult a pulmonologist, who will likely perform a...reactionscomments
Don’t Get Caught Up in the CompetitionCompetition can be motivating if it's healthy and positive. It becomes unhealthy when you become fueled by the desire to do better...reactions1comment
How Has Your Diabetes Approach Changed Over the Years?A diabetes philosophy may sound “too deep” for some. However, I think we all have a way we’ve determined we’re going to approach...reactionscomments
Family History and Diabetes: We've Come a Long Way, BabyI remember talking to my mom in the 70s about diabetes in our family. She learned about diabetes from one of her...reactionscomments
Tips for Performing a Foot ExamOne of the most problematic complications for diabetics is ulcers and sores, and the most common spot is on the foot. The...reactions8comments
Your Goals Need to Be More than Just SMARTWe’re told that to successfully manage life with diabetes, we need to have goals. And those goals have to be SMART: specific...reactionscomments
Don't Waste Time With Goals That Lack Clarity. Define What It Is You're Aiming ForWhen working with individuals for counseling and coaching, I always start with asking about their goals and what it is they want...reactions1comment
When Reaching Out Does Not Go WellMental health. Boy, it affects us all in one way or another. Sometimes you have to reflect and say, "I think I...reactions4comments
