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
3 Fears of Taking Diabetes ShotsInsulin and some non-insulin diabetes medications (GLP-1s) are shots you give yourself many times a day, once a day, or every week...reactions3comments
Exercising With Limited Mobility to Manage Type 2 DiabetesRegular physical activity is a cornerstone of managing type 2 diabetes. As we move our bodies and stretch muscles, we build strength...reactions5comments
My Journey With Insulin, 18 Months LaterI never thought insulin would be part of my diabetes journey. Why? Because I seemed to have been able to deal with...reactions4comments
Barriers to Checking Blood SugarIf you have diabetes, checking your blood sugar can be an important and common part of your care. Monitoring your blood sugar...reactions6comments
A Friendly Diabetes Complications ReminderAfter my scare this past month with having a stroke, I feel it is important to remember why we are fighting diabetes...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Manage Your Diabetes CareDiabetes is a condition that affects my life, but it has not defined me. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at...reactions2comments
New Habits Worth FormingForming a new habit is hard. And as we get older, making new habits gets even more complicated! But when you are...reactionscomments
What is Insulin Resistance?Throughout your diabetes journey, you most likely have heard many new terms such as blood glucose levels, hemoglobin A1C, simple carbohydrates and...reactions4comments
Primary Care Doctor or Endocrinologist?Diabetes is a very complex disease, so complex that it may require specialists to deal with the magnitude of it. Or does...reactions6comments
Supporting a Loved One With DiabetesWhether you care for a parent, spouse, or child, supporting someone with diabetes has its challenges. From learning the diet restrictions and...reactions2comments
