Routines Give You a Key Advantage in Diabetes ManagementRoutines. At first glance, they can look like just one more thing to get through in an already busy day managing life...reactionscomments
You’re Not Their Patient - They’re Your Healthcare TeamAdvocating for your health can be intimidating, awkward, even challenging at times. It can feel as though you’re questioning your medical provider, or...reactionscomments
Self-Advocacy for Optimal Diabetes Care: The Basics of Advocating for YourselfYour needs to properly care for your diabetes are an inherent right. To do so, is probably going to require you to...reactionscomments
Self-Care in the Time of COVID-19Right now our new normal is anything but. And now more than ever, it’s important for our mental health, diabetes management, and...reactionscomments
The Shock of Gestational DiabetesSome people are not surprised when they are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. They know they are at risk. They have family...reactionscomments
Top Questions Patients Ask Diabetes EducatorsSome of you may have been referred to a diabetes educator at the time of your diabetes diagnosis or may have seen...reactionscomments
Did You Know, Diabetes Can Be Silent?“Diabetes. Learn the signs.” “Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes?” “Take this quiz to see your risk factors for type...reactionscomments
6 Thoughts About Type 2 Diabetes That Will Motivate You!Type 2 diabetes is a tough disease to live with. It becomes very easy to focus on the less-than-positive aspects of it...reactions1comment
Six Reasons Why I Love Type 2 Diabetes Peer SupportPeer support is defined as ‘a supportive relationship between people who have a lived experience in common.’ It’s origins appear to have...reactions2comments
Be Fair With Skin CareCaring for your skin is very important for everyone. But when you are diabetic that importance level increases. Did you know that...reactions4comments
Type 2 Diabetes and Sleep ProblemsPoor sleep and type 2 diabetes…Which comes first? It turns out that the relationship between type 2 diabetes and sleep has “chicken...reactions5comments
Little Steps Turn Into Big StridesNew year, new goals - some can seem easy, others seem damn near impossible. Here are some tips to turn small healthy steps...reactionscomments
"Sneaking" in ExerciseI try to "sneak" in exercise in ways that don't seem like exercise - know what I mean? Like I take the...reactionscomments
Partnering With Type 2 Diabetes ManagementEven though we talk a lot about diabetes being a self-managed condition, it is helpful if you have a support system in...reactionscomments
Diabetes Management in the Spring and SummerIn the past week where I live, weather wise, we had rain, snow, a ‘bring-down-the-hydro-poles’ ice storm and now warm sunshine. It’s...reactions3comments
Move More and Sit Less: How to StartThe federal government just released updated guidelines for physical activity. Ten years after issuing its first set of guidelines, we are reminded...reactionscomments
My Diabetes Team—My FamilyI’ve written a couple of installations on the theme of ‘My Diabetes Team.’ This being my final, it is also the most...reactions3comments
My Diabetes Team—The Registered DietitianI’m singing praises for the Registered Dietitians (RD) today who support those of us dealing with diabetes. Some have special certifications like...reactionscomments
My Visit to the FDA - A New Front in Diabetes ManagementLast March, the diaTribe Foundation contacted me with a powerful opportunity. They were looking for advocates, or persons with diabetes, who could...reactionscomments
June 6th Is National Gardening Exercise DayJune 6th is National Gardening Exercise Day. A day when all of us are encouraged to rise up from our chairs/couches and...reactionscomments
