Avoiding Type 2 Diabetes in Our KidsHave you looked at the numbers of people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes lately? They are staggering. I know it can...reactionscomments
Sick Day SurpriseI write and speak to patients often about how illness complicates the management of diabetes. In fact, I wrote a post earlier...reactionscomments
What Is Clinical Inertia and Does It Affect You?Struggling with higher blood sugars? You may have also experienced clinical inertia and not even realized it. Clinical inertia describes what happens if...reactionscomments
Learning How to CookWith limitations on how often you visit the store, and plenty of restaurant closures, many are finding themselves cooking much more frequently...reactionscomments
Meet the Advocates: Megan’s Journey Helping Those With DiabetesOur latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their experience helping others along their diabetes journey. Meet, Megan! Take a deep...reactionscomments
Cured vs. ControlledOne thing I hate reading about, especially from toxic online communities or websites, is when people talk about being cured of type...reactions2comments
Is Fear of Diabetes Complications Getting in the Way?There it was. In my Twitter feed. From the American Diabetes Association and on World Diabetes Day, no less. “#Diabetes is a...reactions3comments
Working From Home: 3 Things I Do Daily for My HealthMany of us are now working from home (either full or part-time), thanks to COVID-19. And it can be a challenge. Here...reactionscomments
Meet the Advocates: Christopher’s Journey With DiabetesOur latest ‘Meet the Advocates’ series includes details about their diabetes diagnosis and management journey. Meet, Christopher! I was diagnosed on August...reactionscomments
Coming to Terms With My Type 2 Diabetes DiagnosisAlthough I have always struggled with my weight despite drinking lots of water, eating well, and leading a mostly active lifestyle, if...reactions1comment
Diabetes and the FluWhile we continue to discuss COVID-19 vaccines, it is important not to forget about the importance of other annual vaccinations, such as...reactions2comments
How Often to Check A1C When Your Diabetes Is ControlledI recently had a doctor’s appointment. It was a regular 3-month checkup which I schedule to check my A1c and discuss general...reactions5comments
Meet the Advocates: Shelley's Journey With DiabetesOur latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their diabetes diagnosis and management journey. Meet, Shelley! Ten years before my diagnosis...reactionscomments
A Timeline of DiabetesAs we sit in a space of rapidly moving events, it can be difficult to remember where we came from. As medical...reactionscomments
Thoughts Guide Behavior: Common Unhelpful Thinking Styles that Influence Your HabitsA sound and positive headspace is a game-changer for practicing the healthy behaviors involved in diabetes control. What we think guides our...reactionscomments
Diabetes, Illness, and Mental ExhaustionDiabetes. Awww! Doesn’t that word just make you want to jump for joy? Hardly. Diabetes sucks. Diabetes is hard: hard to learn...reactions6comments
Meet the Advocates: Corinna's Journey With DiabetesOur latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their diabetes diagnosis and management journey. Meet, Corinna! I was diagnosed in 2009...reactionscomments
Understanding Basal InsulinBasal insulin (not to be confused with basil you cook with!) is a common medical term used to describe long-acting insulin. Long-acting...reactionscomments
Three Easy Things to Improve Diabetes ManagementManaging diabetes can seem overwhelming and being overwhelmed is the first step toward discouragement and surrender. Don’t surrender. It would be just...reactions2comments
Meet the Advocates: Meryl’s Journey Helping Those With DiabetesOur latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their experience helping others along their diabetes journey. Meet, Meryl! While I don’t...reactionscomments
