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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...

According to The Diabetes, Attitudes, Wishes and Needs (DAWN) study, resistance to starting insulin therapy is a major problem among patients and providers/physicians. The DAWN study revealed insulin therapy begins...

Denial and difficulty accepting the diabetes diagnosis are not uncommon. You may have found yourself or someone else saying “I’m only borderline diabetes,” “It’s just prediabetes,” “I was started on...

We asked our Facebook community members: ‘What complications or health problems have you experienced associated with diabetes?’ We received a wide variety of answers, some expected and common, and some...

This post focuses on four things, in no particular order, that I'm finding to be helpful during these COVID-19 times in which we are living. Stress management is an important...

Consistently eating a healthy lunch can be difficult. You’re in the middle of your busy day and your stomach starts to grumble. What’s to eat? Fat-laden carryout? Carb-filled snacks from...

Learning you have type 2 diabetes can be a shock, and many may quickly jump online to research the ins and outs of this diagnosis. It can sometimes be difficult...

The light bulb burned out in the lamp in your living room, so you replace the light with a new lightbulb. Problem solved. Your car’s warning light indicates you are...

If you live in a larger body, it’s likely you’ve experienced some weight stigma. Add type 2 diabetes into the mix, and you’re even more likely to see this happen. In...

As we all know, type 2 diabetes is hard to live with. An understatement, right? Right. But one of the things that puzzles me is, what causes the spikes in...

At this point in time, I am not required to be on insulin. After a little research and lab work, I have decided that insulin is one medication that I...

So often people talk about making lifestyle changes. They may change a few habits for a week and then decide it’s not worth it. Whether you are thinking of losing...

Rarely can a medical provider look at you and make a determination on how well your body is working (unless, of course, you have a visible broken bone or rash). That...

When it comes to support in diabetes, you need support in three critical areas: Within these areas, there are many types of supporting people and some people can serve more...

Times of uncertainty can cause mind-consuming stress. Many of you probably know all too well that stress can also wreak havoc on blood glucose levels. In the last six weeks, my...

Heart disease is a serious risk to our health and taking steps to be sure you are taking good care of your heart is a must! Having diabetes also increases...