Living

Do you have loved ones who just “don’t get it” when it comes to your diabetes? Do you have loved ones that you would like to ask for support but...

So many people, including myself, have gone into a doctor’s appointment knowing my A1c has to be better than last time. I have changed up my diet, increased exercise, and...

Advocating for your health can be intimidating, awkward, even challenging at times. It can feel as though you’re questioning your medical provider, or “testing” your relationship or bond. But, remember, the healthcare...

I'd had a fantastic Endo appointment at the end of January. My Time in Range was great, my A1C was down by almost one and a half points, I’d lost...

There may be days where living with diabetes feels easier than you thought it would be. And other days where all you want to do is throw in the towel...

Getting blood sugar under control is one of the hardest tasks for a person with diabetes. While daily blood sugars are a good clue to the level of control you...

Last year, it was confirmed that after 8 years of living with type 2 diabetes, that I don’t have type 2 diabetes. This article will focus on what I learned...

Summer is upon us. Is it time to hit the road? We are all simultaneously anxious to get out of the house after months of restrictions and still stay safe...

“There are just not enough hours in the day!” Does this sound familiar? As a therapist and coach, I work on managing stress with nearly all of my clients, and...

There are two camps when it comes to how to deal with type 2 diabetes. There is ‘keto’ and there is ‘not keto’. How did we get here? Whatever happened...

You and your healthcare team gauge the success of your diabetes management plan by using your daily checks and/or your A1c levels. Both are relevant. But, you likely haven’t heard of Time...

As someone who has dedicated a large portion of energy into pursuing solutions for people with chronic illness, including type 2 diabetes, learning about the 'direct to patient' healthcare model...

Dinner time, it can be the favorite time of day when family comes together to chat and decompress from the busy-ness of work and school. But actually getting dinner on...

Ahhhh summer! Barbeques, warm (or maybe HOT) air, and a chance to dip your feet into a cool pool! Diabetes shouldn’t stop you from enjoying all the beautiful things summer has...

Honestly, I like doing laundry - I find it incredibly relaxing - there's a beginning, middle, and an end. Also, I like wearing clean clothes. I love to cook -...

There’s a movement gaining momentum in the United States, and it’s called Health At Every Size (you may see it written as HAES). I first heard about it when I...

Before I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2014, I could accidentally have something go under my nail bed and break the skin. I would simply just clean it...

One of the most problematic complications for diabetics is ulcers and sores, and the most common spot is on the foot. The combination of nerve damage to the legs and...

There appears to be a real hate-on for taking medications, and at the pharmaceutical industry who make them. I don’t like to take meds. However, I do. I never planned...

Are you stuck in an exercise rut and in need of motivation? It can be hard to get back on the exercise bandwagon when it has been a while since...