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
Surviving the Holiday SeasonThe holiday season is here! This time of year, is often filled with a mix of excitement and dread. If you have...reactions2comments
How I Stopped Snacking at Night For GoodI’ve tried to stop snacking at night about one zillion times in my life (roughly). I’d get started with it and then...reactions3comments
New Year’s ResolutionsHappy New Year! I am so relieved and excited that 2019 is here. I could not wait for 2018 to end as...reactions7comments
Do You Need a Resolution-Reboot?Okay cowboy, how are those 2016 resolutions going? Have you lost any weight (and kept it off)? Have you successfully quit smoking?...reactionscomments
Meditation – Can it Stop You from Overeating?Can you say OMM? You don’t have to be a hippy or a zen master to get the benefits of 15 minutes...reactionscomments
It's Time For That Postponed New Year's ResolutionWow—the first day of spring is already here, and I’m wondering if you remember my “sage” advice on making New Year’s resolutions?...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed? How to Be Prepared for Whatever the Day May Bring!So many things have changed with your new diagnosis it can feel overwhelming. Not only did you have to learn to check...reactionscomments
Brace Yourself! Holiday Foods are Upon Us!The holidays are upon us. Hopefully, many of us have survived Thanksgiving to an extent. Perhaps some of us felt like we...reactionscomments
Breaking My Silence About How Insulin Prices Have Impacted My LifeWhen I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I was on the verge of going into a diabetic coma and needed insulin...reactions1comment
"Help! I'm Always Hungry!" -- Managing Our Hunger SignalsRedirecting our thoughts and energies when we’re trying to make lifestyle changes can be difficult, especially if we have developed a lifetime...reactionscomments
