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Receiving a type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be hard to handle for many people. What was your first reaction to your diagnosis? Were you okay with it or did you...

I love publicly speaking on the topic of thriving with type 2 diabetes. Many people have come to me after I speak with the question of how I thrive and...

Do you ever feel like you just get over one hurdle and another one appears? That's how I feel about diabetes. It seems like almost once a week I read...

On November 13, 2018, I went to the doctor for a check-up and to get my labs drawn. Due to other health issues, I have my labs drawn on a...

We are officially in cold and flu season. For most people, this means stocking up on cold medicine, cough drops, tissues, and juice. But when you have diabetes, there are...

We all know that getting in exercise and being physically active is important for your health. But sometimes it can be difficult to get started with activity or keep it...

Whether you care for a parent, spouse, or child, supporting someone with diabetes has its challenges. From learning the diet restrictions and new medications, to providing emotional support, the needs...

Asking for support isn’t always easy. Plus, dealing with the diabetes police is exhausting and frustrating. Have you ever wanted to ask for support from a loved one but had...

Shame is an experience that many people with type 2 diabetes encounter. If you struggle with shame, you are not alone. Unfortunately, shame often results in individuals avoiding self-care behaviors...

I used to obsess about the numbers on the scale. I’d weigh myself first thing in the morning, always without clothes on, preferably after I’d gone to the bathroom. It...

Overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, stressed. These are all feelings you most likely encountered when finding out about your diabetes diagnosis. With the need for changes to your diet, the possible need...

If you’re at risk for low blood sugar, it’s important to develop short and long term treatment plans. The first step starts with being able to recognize the signs and symptoms...

Today I have personified my diabetes. It is a person. I’ll call this person ‘Bett’ for short. Bett often brings me down, leads me to feel bad about myself. What...

Recently, I had an opportunity to listen to and be taught by a remarkable family physician, who believes that practicing mindfulness is an effective way to deal with stress and...

Insulin and GLUT4 are both responsible for transporting glucose into the cells for energy. Many of us don't really know what GLUT4 is, but we've all heard of insulin at...

If diabetes runs in your family, you and your physician may be on high alert for your own possible diagnosis. Although genetics play a large role, studies have been done...

I have a new car. Because it’s new, it doesn’t require tune-ups as often as older cars, which require tune-ups on a regular basis. New cars also send you a...

I know, I know, more stuff on what people with diabetes are at risk for. But this type of knowledge allows you to be informed, so you can make better...

“Winter is coming…” For many folks, this is a time when we struggle to stay on track with healthy behaviors. Let us not forget though the stress, anxiety, and holiday...

It’s a common misconception that if you have type 2 diabetes, you're automatically at risk for low blood sugars (hypoglycemia). However, diabetes medications are typically the biggest contributors to your...