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The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...

At one point I dealt with diabetes burnout. I just did not care about my numbers or my diet anymore. I wanted nothing to do with medications or healthy eating...

Most of us have been there at some point; a place where we find a sudden bolt of motivation to do something for the specific reason to prove someone else...

Have you ever noticed that “lifestyle” gets a lot of attention when it comes to diabetes? It can give the impression that a significant piece of developing diabetes was within your...

We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with type 2 diabetes. New here? We invite you to...

“Diabetes. Learn the signs.” “Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes?” “Take this quiz to see your risk factors for type 2 diabetes.” These are some of the headlines...

Large numbers of Americans experience a vitamin D (aka, the sunshine vitamin) deficiency during the winter months and many fight low Vitamin D numbers all year long. Vitamin D assists...

Like it or not, we are living in interesting times. The novel coronavirus pandemic has disrupted all of our lives. Whether we find ourselves sheltering-in-place for weeks on end or...

Are you emotionally eating? Struggle with self-control when eating? Find yourself eating mindlessly? These patterns can definitely interfere with effective diabetes management. Not to mention the fact that it is...

It’s incredible that in a lifetime, we’ve moved from using urine to determine someone’s glucose level, all the way to using devices that continuously monitor glucose levels throughout the day...

There are many ways to get motivated to work out or get active. For some, it's just about managing their diabetes while others have their reasons, whatever they may be...

The disease of diabetes is one that most people are familiar with. Chances are, if you are reading this, you know someone with diabetes or have diabetes yourself. While in...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

As we all know that it's recommended that we as diabetics should exercise as part of our diabetes management plans. Sometimes we cannot get out and go to the gym...

The first mistake I made was not getting a glucometer. It is near impossible to control your blood sugar if you don’t know what it is. For some reason, I...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...