Living

Before being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2014, I had different favorite foods and meals. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy my old meals but not as often...

If you’re never heard of adverse childhood events (also called ACEs), you’re not alone. When we talk about risk factors for diabetes and other chronic health conditions, we often highlight diet...

What if I told you that your life, literally, could depend on the amount of empathy your physician has for you? Would that shock or surprise you? Empathy is often described...

As a mother of four, I am amazed at how different each person’s eating habits can be. Likes, dislikes, appetite, and pickiness are all varied for everyone! Although I don’t...

Dehydration. We hear the word all the time. Sometimes I wonder if I have been chronically dehydrated for years. I am thirsty all the time. Is that diabetes-related thirst or...

Snacks can be an Achilles heel when it comes to managing what you eat. Hunger strikes and suddenly you hear the siren call of the pastry case or vending machine...

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...