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...reactions9comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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
5 Helpful Questions for Diabetes CaregiversIt took a long time for me to know exactly what type of assistance I wanted with diabetes from my husband, family...reactions1comment
Parenthood With DiabetesDiabetes is a challenging illness with so many complications that affect the entire body. Managing diabetes on your own can be overwhelming...reactionscomments
The Long Haul to Bariatric SurgeryThe day is May 4, 2021; may the force be with me. After 4 years of steadily trying everything I could on...reactions1comment
Traveling Across Time Zones With Type 2 DiabetesTraveling across 2 or more time zones usually means jet lag. But traveling across time zones with type 2 diabetes definitely means...reactionscomments
Summertime Showdown: How to Beat the HeatRegarding summertime-specific diabetes tips for staying cool, most of us automatically think about checking blood sugars and staying hydrated. However, there are...reactionscomments
