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One of the hardest things about living with a chronic illness like diabetes is knowing that it doesn’t just affect me. It affects the people around me—especially family. And when...

As a person with diabetes, you may have heard that weight loss surgery can "cure" your disease. But are there any drawbacks? Let’s check out some information on this trend...

I’ve tried to stop snacking at night about one zillion times in my life (roughly). I’d get started with it and then after one night of success think, “Well, I...

Of course genetics play a role in our health. They give us the genes that predispose us to a certain hair color, eye color, even height. But did you know...

It’s that time of year again! The time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends… and eat lots, and lots of food! How will you prepare? Here are a...

Your doctor told you that you need to test your blood sugar often. Most of the time it is recommended that you test before meals and at bedtime. Some test...

With 425 million people living with diabetes worldwide very few families have escaped the effects of this chronic illness. Aiming to address its impact, the International Diabetes Federation has made...

It always amazes me to think about how far diabetes treatment and management has come over the last nearly 100 years (since the discovery of insulin in 1921). While there...

At various times in my life, I’ve felt lonely. However, the loneliest time in my life was during the six days in 2011 when I was hospitalized and newly diagnosed with...

Cardiovascular disease is a very real problem, one that many people with diabetes face. “People with diabetes have a higher-than-average risk of having a heart attack or stroke. These strike people with...

Throughout your diabetes journey, you most likely have heard many new terms such as blood glucose levels, hemoglobin A1C, simple carbohydrates and insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is common in prediabetes...

I struggled with an eating disorder for nearly a decade. Though I healed from it a number of years ago, I didn’t realize I was still holding onto one way...

As many of you already know, from first-hand experience, there are a number of factors that can impact your blood glucose. Stress is one of those factors, and if left...

I’m here to tell you to check your blood sugar whenever and wherever you want and or need to, don’t let anyone tell you any different. And I don’t care...

The last six months of events with my loved ones’ health have impacted my life and have been hell. I haven’t been able to look after my diabetes the way...

The first question you may be asking is “what’s a diaversary?” A diaversary is the anniversary of your diagnosis. It’s the day you knew you had type 2 diabetes. A...

You have diabetes, so it is essential to keep your blood sugar levels within a reasonable range. Poor control of blood sugar levels over time can lead to heart disease...

Are you bored with your current exercise routine? Do you struggle to find time in your day to exercise? Or, are you not getting the results you had hoped for...

You hear and read it all the time. Eat healthy. Exercise regularly. But sometimes that can be easier said than done. Even people without diabetes complain about the difficulty with...

A very close friend told me the other day that you have to advocate for yourself and your family when it comes to the health care system. Truer words have...