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Every time I have a doctor's appointment scheduled (diabetes or otherwise), I have to amp myself up mentally for a few weeks before my appointment.  Why? Going to the doctor...

We’re living in interesting times. The novel coronavirus pandemic has affected us all. Whether we’re living under a stay-at-home order or not, our daily routine and communities have been disrupted...

Those of us with diabetes often have specialists involved. Endocrinologists, nephrologists, internists, cardiologists to name a few. For the most part, we trust them and their knowledge. That’s why we...

Low blood sugars suck! Symptoms can seemly come out of nowhere and have us feeling hungry, horrible, shaky, anxious, confused, sweaty, plus a host of other symptoms, which are all...

We often tend to think of insulin as life-saving for those with T1D, but it is for those with T2D as well.  And some of the stories behind its discovery...

If you are someone who is not familiar with type 2 diabetes and the complications that could come from it, this may not cause you much worry until you or...

Eating healthy food is an important cornerstone in managing type 2 diabetes well. And yet, with all the demands on your time and energy, it can be one of the...

There is absolutely nothing good or positive about a world-wide outbreak of a serious disease, just to be clear. And having worked for 23 years in public health I can...

Do you have high expectations for yourself? Do you struggle with feelings of perfection? These can be challenging traits to cope with but, add diabetes to the mix, and you’ve...

Do you advocate for other fellow diabetics? With diabetes becoming more and more prevalent there are much greater chances you will meet other people with diabetes who are just starting...

I spent many, many years hating my body. I kept trying to change it, which led to restrictive dieting followed by periods of intense binge eating, which in turn caused...

New year, new goals - some can seem easy, others seem damn near impossible. Here are some tips to turn small healthy steps into bigger ones!  Many of us are already...

When it comes to making lasting changes to your eating pattern and exercise, it is completely normal for momentum and enthusiasm to ebb and flow over time. For times when...

Diabetes is no easy task to manage. In fact, it’s no one task at all; there is a lot that goes into it. Gaining support for managing diabetes and all...

Do you 'hear' or do you 'listen'? Strange question isn't it? Why would someone ask such a question? There are many reasons for a question like this. When I was...

I went for a diabetic check-up recently. I asked for this as I wasn’t convinced I was giving my injectable medication properly. It is a once a week non-insulin drug...

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 (TIR). TIR is the new kid on the block...

The first ten years of type 2 diabetes did not come with high financial costs. Effort towards exercising and time spent reading food labels at the grocery store would occasionally...

Valentine’s Day isn’t the only reason we should be thinking about our hearts this month. February is American Heart Month and is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of...

Many things in life can put you in the position of feeling overwhelmed. Diabetes is one of those. Whether you are newly diagnosed or not, diabetes is tough. Fitting it...