Do You Hear or Do You Listen?Do you 'hear' or do you 'listen'? Strange question isn't it? Why would someone ask such a question? There are many reasons...reactionscomments
What Is Causing My Blood Work To Change?I went for a diabetic check-up recently. I asked for this as I wasn’t convinced I was giving my injectable medication properly...reactions5comments
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
The Costs of Type 2 Diabetes - Time, Effort and MoneyThe first ten years of type 2 diabetes did not come with high financial costs. Effort towards exercising and time spent reading...reactionscomments
Diabetes and Your HeartValentine’s Day isn’t the only reason we should be thinking about our hearts this month. February is American Heart Month and is...reactions1comment
What to Do When You are Feeling OverwhelmedMany things in life can put you in the position of feeling overwhelmed. Diabetes is one of those. Whether you are newly...reactionscomments
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
Diabetes Burnout! What to Do If You Get ItI love publicly speaking on the topic of thriving with type 2 diabetes. Many people have come to me after I speak...reactionscomments
Is Diabetes Really The Culprit of Hearing Loss?Do you ever feel like you just get over one hurdle and another one appears? That's how I feel about diabetes. It...reactions4comments
My DiagnosisOn November 13, 2018, I went to the doctor for a check-up and to get my labs drawn. Due to other health...reactions4comments
Managing Your Diabetes When You Are SickWe are officially in cold and flu season. For most people, this means stocking up on cold medicine, cough drops, tissues, and...reactions2comments
Fitting in Physical ActivityWe all know that getting in exercise and being physically active is important for your health. But sometimes it can be difficult...reactionscomments
Supporting a Loved One With DiabetesWhether you care for a parent, spouse, or child, supporting someone with diabetes has its challenges. From learning the diet restrictions and...reactions2comments
Establish a Safe Word When Asking for Diabetes SupportAsking for support isn’t always easy. Plus, dealing with the diabetes police is exhausting and frustrating. Have you ever wanted to ask...reactions3comments
How to Deal with Shame in Type 2 DiabetesShame is an experience that many people with type 2 diabetes encounter. If you struggle with shame, you are not alone. Unfortunately...reactions1comment
Beyond the Scale: Meaningful Ways to Measure Your Health ProgressI used to obsess about the numbers on the scale. I’d weigh myself first thing in the morning, always without clothes on...reactions3comments
Creating a Low Blood Sugar Action PlanIf you’re at risk for low blood sugar, it’s important to develop short and long term treatment plans. The first step starts with...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
What Mindfulness Isn’t And How to Use ItRecently, I had an opportunity to listen to and be taught by a remarkable family physician, who believes that practicing mindfulness is...reactionscomments
Insulin and GLUT4Insulin and GLUT4 are both responsible for transporting glucose into the cells for energy. Many of us don't really know what GLUT4...reactions2comments
