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 language of its own. Lately, I have been...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 everything there is to know? Well "so and...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 before I even realize it. It makes me...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 or anyone else who travels a lot for...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 as heart disease, heart failure, heart attack, and...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 (CGM) or some other medical device while flying...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 not intended to be a fill-in-the-blank question. Instead...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. I blame myself for having it. Why? Because...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 up my move more, sit less game. What...reactionscomments
HerbalsLike many of you, I’m searching for answers. The answers to questions like, will this ____ help my diabetes? Will ____ bring down my blood sugars? Good questions for sure...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 make sure, you have a plan: have someone...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 exercise. I had stopped eating pork completely but...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 says “Seriously?” What got me thinking about this...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. But with a little upfront planning and extra...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 the Universe a question when you’re not prepared...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. Today she woke up and didn’t want to...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 the numbers I want and don’t get, I...reactions5comments
Twenty Two Minutes A Day? That's It?Did you know that the CDC recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week? Getting this amount has a ton of benefits, including lowering the chance of certain types...reactionscomments
June 6th Is National Gardening Exercise DayJune 6th is National Gardening Exercise Day. A day when all of us are encouraged to rise up from our chairs/couches and spend some time outdoors exercising and via gardening...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes and Foot CareYes, We have all heard about the dangers and risks that come with not taking care of our feet. Foot care is really important for a diabetic and cannot be...reactions6comments
