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
CBD and DiabetesIn a time where medications cost as much as rent or mortgage, and information is plentiful yet unreliable, there are countless remedies...reactions3comments
Cataract Surgery and Type 2 DiabetesI was starting to feel like I was blind in one eye and couldn’t see out of the other! After several years...reactions4comments
Did Carb Timing Reduce My A1c?I have recently received lab results from my provider with my new A1c results. Like many people with diabetes, I get my...reactions1comment
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
I Can’t Do Diabetes Right NowThe last six months of events with my loved ones’ health have impacted my life and have been hell. I haven’t been...reactions10comments
I Am the ExpertI have long held the belief that the person who has lived with a chronic disease like type 2 diabetes should and...reactionscomments
How Often to Check A1C When Your Diabetes Is ControlledI recently had a doctor’s appointment. It was a regular 3-month checkup which I schedule to check my A1c and discuss general...reactions5comments
What to Expect When Admitted to the HospitalGetting admitted to the hospital can be incredibly stressful---likely you’re there for a severe illness or surgery. If you’re lucky, you may be...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
10 Tips to Jump Start Your Weight LossThe summer is a popular time to revisit previous weight loss goals. Check out the following 10 tips to jump start your...reactionscomments
The Many Definitions of a “High” A1cThere is certainly a learning curve when it comes to managing diabetes. Part of that learning curve includes monitoring and understanding your...reactionscomments
HerbalsLike many of you, I’m searching for answers. The answers to questions like, will this ____ help my diabetes? Will ____ bring...reactions4comments
Advocating for Fellow People with Type 2 DiabetesDo you advocate for other fellow diabetics? With diabetes becoming more and more prevalent there are much greater chances you will meet...reactions2comments
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
You May Have PCOS...and Don't Even Know It. When I was around 6 or 7 years old, I started changing. I gradually went from a...reactionscomments
Signing up for a Race May Give You Motivation to Work OutThere are many ways to get motivated to work out or get active. For some, it's just about managing their diabetes while...reactionscomments
Working with the Professionals - Part 2In my initial post regarding working with professionals, I talked about how health care professionals (HCP) want the best for us when...reactionscomments
Working With Health Care Professionals - Part 1Health care professionals (HCP) are amazing. They have spent a very long time learning their field. Do they know everything? Not likely...reactionscomments
Working From Home: 3 Things I Do Daily for My HealthMany of us are now working from home (either full or part-time), thanks to COVID-19. And it can be a challenge. Here...reactionscomments
