I Check My Blood Sugar "Too Much"My endocrinologist, pharmacist, and insurance company all agree that I check my blood sugar too much. I disagree. As a person living...reactions19comments
Have You Checked Your Feet?Lately I’ve been thinking of my diabetes self care, focusing mainly on my feetf. I have never given much thought to my...reactions14comments
Managing Type 2 Diabetes in ChildrenOver the past two decades, the incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in children has been rising. It was uncommon for kids...reactionscomments
How to Help Your Children Understand Your Life with DiabetesOne of the hardest things about living with a chronic illness like diabetes is knowing that it doesn’t just affect me. It...reactionscomments
Community Answers: What Complications Have You Experienced?We asked our Facebook community members: ‘What complications or health problems have you experienced associated with diabetes?’ We received a wide variety...reactionscomments
Do You Hear or Do You Listen?Do you 'hear' or do you 'listen'? Strange question isn't it? Why would someone ask such a question? There are many reasons...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Dan (Part 1)It is time to get to know some community members! We recently spoke with Dan Meredith, an active community member on our...reactionscomments
Diabetes as a Comorbidity for COVID-19Here I sit, at home, waiting for my COVID-19 swab test result. The result is to be available in the next 24-48...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk about PoopPoop. We don’t talk about it openly but we should. We all know it can be embarrassing but to be frank, we...reactions8comments
Learning How to CookWith limitations on how often you visit the store, and plenty of restaurant closures, many are finding themselves cooking much more frequently...reactionscomments
How to Mourn the Life You Had Before DiabetesRemember the good old days, back when you were a kid, or even a couple of years ago, when you did what...reactions2comments
Medication Compliance: My Wake-up CallLet's be real. No one wants to take medications daily. Unfortunately, for some, that becomes a reality. Usually, this happens when people reach...reactionscomments
How Meditation Supports My Diabetes Self-careThe mental health aspects of life with type 2 diabetes are often ignored. Sure, effective diabetes self-care demands healthy eating, regular exercise...reactions2comments
Diabetes & MenopauseSorry gentlemen. This goes out to the women. But if you love a woman, have a read so you too can understand...reactions4comments
Mental Health and Why You Should Consider Seeing a ProfessionalManaging emotions is just as important as managing blood glucose! Why? If your mental health is struggling, chances are that your physical...reactionscomments
Thoughts Guide Behavior: Common Unhelpful Thinking Styles that Influence Your HabitsA sound and positive headspace is a game-changer for practicing the healthy behaviors involved in diabetes control. What we think guides our...reactionscomments
Metformin and Vitamin B12 DeficiencyMetformin is one of the first-line medications and most commonly prescribed oral medication for managing type 2 diabetes. It is important to...reactionscomments
What Mindfulness Isn’t And How to Use ItRecently, I had an opportunity to listen to and be taught by a remarkable family physician, who believes that practicing mindfulness is...reactionscomments
Money Saving Tips for Healthy FoodDiabetes requires us to eat healthy, and eating healthy isn’t always cheap. I’ve written about saving money on healthy, organic, chemical free...reactions1comment
Mood Swings With Type 2 DiabetesEditor's note: This is an anonymous interview with someone who has been living with type 2 diabetes and is experiencing serious mood...reactionscomments
