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
Words That Describe DiabetesDiabetes. There are many words that come to mind when I think of it. Here are some of mine. Can you add...reactionscomments
Why is Exercising So Hard?You hear and read it all the time. Eat healthy. Exercise regularly. But sometimes that can be easier said than done. Even...reactionscomments
Where Is Your Stress Coming From?As many of you already know, from first-hand experience, there are a number of factors that can impact your blood glucose. Stress...reactions3comments
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?When your body does not have enough sugar to use for energy, it begins to break down fat and produces blood acids...reactionscomments
What Can You Learn from Studying People Who Live in A "Blue Zone"?Ever heard of a “Blue Zone”? What if I told you that learning about it could help you live longer and better, and...reactionscomments
What are the Pros and Cons of Weight Loss Surgery?As a person with diabetes, you may have heard that weight loss surgery can "cure" your disease. But are there any drawbacks?...reactionscomments
Setting Realistic Expectations for Drug-Assisted Weight LossWith so many drug and over-the-counter options that claim easy weight loss these days, it is hard to pinpoint which therapies actually...reactions2comments
The Ignorance of SomeThere are things in life that I find insulting. Thankfully I can either ignore or roll with it. Well, that’s not quite...reactionscomments
