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Something is refreshing about a new calendar year, a chance to let go of the old and embrace the new. The new year is a natural period to reevaluate how...

Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is considered a blood sugar less than 70mg/dL or below. It's important to have a plan in place so you...

I have been living with type 2 diabetes since I was diagnosed in 2017 with an A1C of 12.5. However, on November 1, 2023, my A1C results dropped to 6.2...

I am not new to type 2 diabetes (T2D). It brought many twists and turns to my life. T2D did completely change my life, but not necessarily for the worst...

Sometimes, diabetes makes for strange bedfellows. Recently, I've been reading about how researchers are applying artificial intelligence (AI) to type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis and care. Against the backdrop of...

Celebrating the holidays means getting together with family and friends and enjoying delicious food. As a result, people with type 2 diabetes may also find it challenging to control their...

I know it might sound silly, but I can't help feeling stigmatized while living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). While no one has purposefully blamed me, I've heard some comments...

I crave coffee every day. Unfortunately, I feel like I can't survive without it! When my feet hit the floor in the morning, coffee is the first thing on my...

I have to be honest; knowing I had prediabetes didn't compel me to make the necessary changes for my health. Even after the prediabetes progressed to type 2 diabetes, it...

I've been managing my type 2 diabetes for the past year using semaglutide, a medication from the GLP-1 drug class. Let me tell you, it's been a game-changer for my...

The T2D air fryer Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is Diabetes Awareness Month. If you are managing a chronic illness like type 2 diabetes, eating...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be a daily challenge – one that is not always easy to keep controlled. Many aspects of managing T2D can...

I used to believe that medical ID bracelets were only for older people, but my perspective shifted after witnessing a fellow photographer collapse at a football game. It was a...

In the blink of an eye, temperatures drop 20 degrees. Cloud cover moves in, and the sun rises after my morning alarm goes off. Autumn is here. You might not...

I have struggled to eat healthily all my life. So when I tell you that eating right can be a struggle, I'm not kidding. From being a kid when my...

Making some lifestyle changes can make a big difference when you are a person living with type 2 diabetes. While adjusting your eating habits, getting regular physical activity, and monitoring...

I developed type 2 diabetes first, and chronic kidney disease followed years later. This journey in my life sure is taking a significant toll on my mind as well as...

It seems like once I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, everything having to do with my health got reduced to a single number. My A1C, to be precise. Every...

Lately, I've been feeling discouraged. It's not because my numbers aren't okay - they are. I've been eating pretty healthy, and the scale isn't moving. I know you might be...

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is a challenging experience, and honestly, it left me feeling overwhelmed. I was especially overwhelmed when thinking about navigating the romantic side of my...