My Surgery Experience and Managing Type 2 DiabetesThere was an occasion when I had to undergo a small minor surgery. Surgeries are not quite so "small" and easy when...reactionscomments
Suggestions for Making the Most Out of SpringSpringtime is a beautiful time of year, with the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer. For many people, it's a...reactionscomments
Well-Managed Diabetes is the Leading Cause of NothingI have a favorite cup that says: “Well-managed diabetes is a leading cause of _______." I should be clear that it is...reactions2comments
Keeping My Monitor In CheckI read a really great article on type2diabetes.com the other day. I even ventured out and made a comment (ok, a couple...reactions1comment
The Real Scoop on CholesterolNovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Do you know where your blood cholesterol levels are? Make this month a time to take...reactions2comments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetYou may have heard about the importance of self-care and examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. However...reactions1comment
Everyday Chores That Make For Good WorkoutsHonestly, I like doing laundry - I find it incredibly relaxing - there's a beginning, middle, and an end. Also, I like...reactionscomments
Is It Time to Change Doctors?My experience with type 2 diabetes led me to eventually figure out it was time to change doctors. While some are lucky...reactionscomments
We’re Saying the Same Thing but Using Different Words: Diabetes Lab WorkEven as medical notes and lab work become more available via online portals, you may notice a number of different terms used...reactions2comments
Who You Gonna Call (If You Need Information About Your Diabetes)?A friend of mine who happens to have type 2 diabetes was telling me the other day that she is planning on...reactions1comment
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
Why Men Avoid Going to the DoctorMany men would rather do anything else than go visit their doctor for a routine health checkup. Compared to women, men frequently...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Had Known about Type 2 Diabetes at DiagnosisEvery year in November for Diabetes Awareness Month, I make a list of things I wish I had known when first diagnosed...reactions1comment
Ways to Keep The Weight Off as We AgeAs we age, there is a steady decline in the amount of muscle tissue in both men and women. Calorie needs are...reactionscomments
A Walk After Dinner (And Other Meals, Too) May Be Just What You NeedYou already know you’re supposed to exercise, but what if I told you it can be relatively easy (walking) and that if...reactionscomments
An Unexpected Low Blood SugarI just experienced an unexpected low blood sugar in Starbucks. Lucky for me, I'd just sat down with my order - a...reactionscomments
Three Ways To Stick With Healthy Eating Even When No One Else IsSigh. It’s hard enough to choose cauliflower over cake even when you’re home alone with your own good intentions. Add in a...reactionscomments
Think Values, Not Rules, When it Comes to Healthy EatingI recently heard an interview in which the researcher said that children who grew up in homes where values were emphasized over...reactionscomments
Eating Out with Diabetes... Now What?Tonight I will be attending dinner with my significant other, and his best friend. I have been planning for this time, and...reactionscomments
