Exercise when InjuredAs we all know exercise is very beneficial to type 2 diabetics. But what do we do when we get injured or...reactionscomments
Medication TourismHave you heard the term 'medical tourism?' Well, now there is something more specific: medication tourism. As a Canadian, I’m very concerned...reactionscomments
Be Fair With Skin CareCaring for your skin is very important for everyone. But when you are diabetic that importance level increases. Did you know that...reactions4comments
Stop Misleading Us: There is No Cure for DiabetesDiabetes can be very confusing. There is so much to learn when first diagnosed. New skills, new lifestyles, new words. Almost a...reactions6comments
Unsolicited Advice on How to Manage DiabetesHow many of us have heard about the "so and so" or "such and such" doctor on television? How do they know...reactions2comments
What I Feel When I Think About DiabetesDiabetes. Just that word evokes a reaction. A visceral reaction. A reaction in my brain that I can't control because it's happened...reactions9comments
Managing Diabetes and TruckingSome of our community members are truck drivers including myself. Managing diabetes can be tough on the road as a truck driver...reactionscomments
Diabetes and Heart DiseaseDid you know that “people living with diabetes are two times more likely to develop and die from cardiovascular diseases – such...reactionscomments
Air Travel with a CGMAir travel with type 2 diabetes requires some special attention. This is especially true if you are wearing a continuous glucose monitor...reactions3comments
Well-Managed Diabetes is the Leading Cause of NothingI have a favorite cup that says: “Well-managed diabetes is a leading cause of _______." I should be clear that it is...reactions2comments
The Self Blame GameI have diabetes. Most of the time I feel somewhere between ok about it and positive. Other times, I feel very negative...reactionscomments
More Strength: Adding Strength Training to My RoutineAfter establishing the habit of taking a full-body stretch each time I check my blood glucose, I decided it was time to...reactionscomments
HerbalsLike many of you, I’m searching for answers. The answers to questions like, will this ____ help my diabetes? Will ____ bring...reactions4comments
You Just Can’t Prepare For EverythingIt’s hard being sick. It’s even harder being sick when you’re diabetic. When illness comes on slowly you can prepare. You can...reactionscomments
Managing Hypertension and Type 2 DiabetesI have been living with hypertension (high blood pressure) since 2001. I had been able to manage it with maintenance medications and...reactions7comments
Exercise Within Your Capacity!Raise your hands, please. At this time in your life, how many of you see yourself: The dialogue bubble over my head...reactions3comments
Air Travel with Type 2 DiabetesAir travel with type 2 diabetes comes with extra stuff to manage. Schedules, routines, meds, and devices all require some special attention...reactionscomments
When Traveling Always Pack Extra MedicationIt was a short trip—four days to the conference and back. What could go wrong? Well, as I’ve learned before, don’t ask...reactions4comments
How Grilling Helped Me Better Manage My DiabetesToday was date day. Usually we go out each Saturday, drive around, maybe some shopping and then head over to a restaurant...reactionscomments
I’m Just Plain Tired Of DiabetesMost days, I live peacefully with diabetes. Today, I hate it. As I struggle yet again to deal with it, hope for...reactions5comments
