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 (TIR). TIR is the new kid on the block...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 food labels at the grocery store would occasionally...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 dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of...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 diagnosed or not, diabetes is tough. Fitting it...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? Were you okay with it or did you...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 with the question of how I thrive and...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 seems like almost once a week I read...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 issues, I have my labs drawn on a...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 juice. But when you have diabetes, there are...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 to get started with activity or keep it...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 new medications, to providing emotional support, the needs...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 for support from a loved one but had...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, shame often results in individuals avoiding self-care behaviors...reactions1comment
How to Measure Progress Without the ScaleI 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...reactions2comments
The Power of ChangeOverwhelmed, 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...reactions1comment
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 being able to recognize the signs and symptoms...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, leads me to feel bad about myself. What...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 an effective way to deal with stress and...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 is, but we've all heard of insulin at...reactions2comments
Can I Stop the Progression of My Prediabetes?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...reactions3comments
