Mood Swings and Type 2 DiabetesMany days when I wake up to start my day it's hard. Hard to face the day. Hard to focus and hard...reactions2comments
Harness the “I’ll Show You” Mentality for Positive Motivation Towards Healthy GoalsMost of us have been there at some point; a place where we find a sudden bolt of motivation to do something...reactionscomments
A Pensive WednesdayThis is not a normal Wednesday for me. As I write this, I am sitting in the waiting room at the hospital...reactionscomments
Personifying My Diabetes: Bett, The UnwantedToday I have personified my diabetes. It is a person. I’ll call this person ‘Bett’ for short. Bett often brings me down...reactionscomments
Pet Therapy for Type 2 DiabetesHave you heard of ‘animal-assisted therapy’? It is a therapy that saves lives, every day. “Animal-assisted therapy is a growing field that...reactionscomments
Changing Perspectives on DiabetesEvery year, when the New Year begins, I have always taken time to self-reflect. I look at my life and where it's...reactionscomments
Being Proactive & Practicing Self-Care During COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone on edge, rightly so and for a multitude of reasons. It’s scary, overwhelming, our day-to-day lives have...reactionscomments
Meet the Advocates: Corinna's Journey With DiabetesOur latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their diabetes diagnosis and management journey. Meet, Corinna! I was diagnosed in 2009...reactionscomments
Avoiding Type 2 Diabetes in Our KidsHave you looked at the numbers of people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes lately? They are staggering. I know it can...reactionscomments
Problem-Solving is a Key to Diabetes ManagementThe light bulb burned out in the lamp in your living room, so you replace the light with a new lightbulb. Problem...reactions2comments
Dealing With Type 2 Diabetes ProgressionDealing with a new type 2 diabetes diagnosis is frustrating, scary, and confusing. Dealing with the progression of diabetes can also evoke...reactionscomments
Questions You Forget to Ask Your DoctorWhen you first find out you have been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, you may feel overwhelmed and overloaded with information. There...reactionscomments
Diabetes: Steady As She Goes!Whether or not you have diabetes, eating mindfully and making informed food choices can help you enjoy your meal even more, and...reactions7comments
There’s a New Glucose Gauge in Town: “Time In Range”You know about A1c levels and daily glucose checks. But, I’d wager you haven’t heard much, if at all, about Time In Range...reactionscomments
Ten Things I Won’t Give Up For DiabetesDiabetes is a chronic disease. A sucky, sucky chronic disease (can you tell I like Big Bang Theory?). This sucky disease has...reactions3comments
Diabetes in the ClosetReceiving a type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be hard to handle for many people. What was your first reaction to your diagnosis?...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
