How to Spend Your FSA/HSA DollarsIf you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how you can best spend...reactionscomments
Surprising Risk Factors for Type 2 DiabetesA common question among people who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is "Why me?" or "How did I get diabetes?"...reactions2comments
Navigating Type 2 Diabetes in My Family TreeI had 18 aunts and uncles just on my mother's side of the family. Many of my extended family members had diabetes...reactionscomments
How I Manage Food Cravings With Type 2 Diabetes and CancerAfter getting my A1C under control, I lost weight and was doing well. Imagine how happy I was to have lost almost...reactions8comments
How a Foot Massager Became My Neuropathy AllyLiving with diabetes neuropathy is a constant dance between acceptance and frustration. The tingling, burning, and numbness in my feet can make...reactions11comments
Small Steps Towards a Healthier YouSo often, it can feel like climbing a mountain when trying to make nutrition or lifestyle changes. People choose cleanses, fasts, and...reactionscomments
How to Recognize Red Flags in Diabetes CareLiving with type 2 diabetes very often gets a bad reputation! From people commenting, "Oh, you should just lose weight," to "You...reactionscomments
How Time in Range Changed My View of DiabetesWe all have heard of A1C and how it reports an overall average of glucose levels for the past 3 months. But...reactions17comments
Is It Time to Revamp Your Diabetes Management?Something is refreshing about a new calendar year, a chance to let go of the old and embrace the new. The new...reactionscomments
Your Go-to Guide for Managing Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is considered a blood sugar less than 70mg/dL or below. It's important...reactions1comment
My Path to Type 2 Diabetes RemissionI have been living with type 2 diabetes since I was diagnosed in 2017 with an A1C of 12.5. However, on November...reactions23comments
How Type 2 Diabetes Impacted My Social LifeI am not new to type 2 diabetes (T2D). It brought many twists and turns to my life. T2D did completely change...reactionscomments
Could Artificial Intelligence Revolutionize Diabetes Care?Sometimes, diabetes makes for strange bedfellows. Recently, I've been reading about how researchers are applying artificial intelligence (AI) to type 2 diabetes...reactions12comments
Preparing for Festive Feasts: Strategies for a Healthy Holiday SeasonCelebrating the holidays means getting together with family and friends and enjoying delicious food. As a result, people with type 2 diabetes...reactions5comments
Feeling Blamed for Having Type 2 DiabetesI know it might sound silly, but I can't help feeling stigmatized while living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). While no one...reactions3comments
Experimenting With New Ways to Enjoy My Morning CoffeeI crave coffee every day. Unfortunately, I feel like I can't survive without it! When my feet hit the floor in the...reactionscomments
What Gave Me the Motivation to Manage My T2D?I have to be honest; knowing I had prediabetes didn't compel me to make the necessary changes for my health. Even after...reactions5comments
Semaglutide: A Game-Changer for My Personal Diabetes ManagementI've been managing my type 2 diabetes for the past year using semaglutide, a medication from the GLP-1 drug class. Let me...reactions11comments
(Now Closed) Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Month Giveaway 2023The T2D air fryer Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is Diabetes Awareness Month. If you are managing...reactions2comments
Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Month 2023November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be a daily challenge – one that is not always easy to...reactionscomments
