6 Ways Friends and Family Can Support You With T2DMost of the time, your friends and family mean well regarding your type 2 diabetes. But there are suggestions for what to say or do that could help them better... By Kim Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When Things Go in Opposite Directions at the Same Time!Last fall, in September 2022, I had bariatric surgery. To be precise, I had a gastrectomy, also known as a gastric sleeve. I had worked diligently with my PCP and... By Liz Hiles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Boost Your Diabetes Care With These Community ResourcesLet's face it: type 2 diabetes is an incredibly challenging condition to manage. You can utilize several resources to support you in what you need when you need it. You don't... By Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Dealt With Sudden Weight LossI have had type 2 diabetes for over 20 years. Of course, I've had my ups and downs. Sometimes, I think people think they are experts regarding what we "should"... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Are You Struggling to Manage Diabetes? Here’s How to TellAre you struggling to manage your blood sugars better but are waiting for the perfect time to start? Maybe you're waiting for an event that will "make everything better." As... By Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing With the Worry of My Blood Sugar IncreasingI've recently been happy with my blood glucose levels and A1C. For the past 2 years, I have been taking Ozempic, which helps me regulate those numbers and keep them... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hand Dexterity and Diabetes Self-CareAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes. About 90 to 95 percent of those have type 2 diabetes (T2D). People over... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living Singly and Working from Home with T2DNot long after the pandemic began, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. High-stress levels in recent years, including being forced to work from home without adequate workspace or technology... By Liz Hiles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Paid Opportunity | CKD + T2D Social Media PartnershipWe're looking to co-create content alongside patient leaders living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) that will appear on Facebook and Instagram. The goal? Help members... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Paid Opportunity | CKD + T2D Social Media Partnership - Thank You!Thank you for your interest in CKD + T2D Social Media Partnership! We'll be reaching out with more information if you've been selected... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Mother's Lengthy Search For A DiagnosisI was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 35. Today, I am 65 years old. It was a pleasure getting a diagnosis because living with diabetes is... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Navigating Social Gatherings, Food, and Relationships With T2DMy daughter turned 9 years old recently, and as I cut her birthday cake and offered pieces to the adults, one of the younger kids said quite loudly, "My mom... By Jen Picicci, MHS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
When It Comes to Your CGM, Have a Backup PlanIn April 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled the devices used with many FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors due to the potential for overheating, spark, or catching fire... By Corinna Santa Ana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
2 Key Things to Do After a New Diabetes DiagnosisAfter getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, and frustrated. These feelings may instill a fear that you've lost control of your health or are facing... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kids Can Be "Diabetes Helpers"When Dr. Phyllisa Deroze noticed her then 4-year-old daughter mimicking how she checked her continuous glucose monitor (CGM), Phyllisa started searching for resources to help her talk about her diabetes... By Corinna Santa Ana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Well You Chew Could Be Impacting Your Blood SugarI like to scan the headlines for any new or interesting information about type 2 diabetes. This week something popped out at me: a headline about the way chewing food... By Jen Picicci, MHS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How I Juggle Multiple Health ConditionsMany people would love to go back in time and correct things. I know I would. Just a few years ago, I didn't have type 2 diabetes. I also didn't... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diabetes Journey Before, During, and After PregnancyI am going back in time, but I thought it necessary to share this part of my journey. Pregnancy was a difficult journey for me, taking care of that little... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Things People With Type 2 Diabetes Want You To KnowIt's no secret that living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be challenging, but you don't have to go through it alone. Whether you've been diagnosed recently or have had... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments