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
How I Stopped Snacking at Night For GoodI’ve tried to stop snacking at night about one zillion times in my life (roughly). I’d get started with it and then...reactions3comments
How To Lose Belly Fat When Living with Type 2 DiabetesOf course genetics play a role in our health. They give us the genes that predispose us to a certain hair color...reactions9comments
6 Holiday Eating TipsIt’s that time of year again! The time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends… and eat lots, and lots of...reactionscomments
To Test in Public or Not? That Is the Question!Your doctor told you that you need to test your blood sugar often. Most of the time it is recommended that you...reactions4comments
14 Wishes for Families Affected by DiabetesWith 425 million people living with diabetes worldwide very few families have escaped the effects of this chronic illness. Aiming to address...reactionscomments
Glucose Monitoring: Progress Throughout the YearsIt always amazes me to think about how far diabetes treatment and management has come over the last nearly 100 years (since...reactionscomments
Why Diabetes Advocacy Is Important to MeAt various times in my life, I’ve felt lonely. However, the loneliest time in my life was during the six days in 2011...reactionscomments
Tips for a Healthy TickerCardiovascular disease is a very real problem, one that many people with diabetes face. “People with diabetes have a higher-than-average risk of...reactions6comments
What is Insulin Resistance?Throughout your diabetes journey, you most likely have heard many new terms such as blood glucose levels, hemoglobin A1C, simple carbohydrates and...reactions4comments
The Unhealthy Trap of Health PerfectionismI struggled with an eating disorder for nearly a decade. Though I healed from it a number of years ago, I didn’t...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
Check Your Blood Sugar - No Matter WhereI’m here to tell you to check your blood sugar whenever and wherever you want and or need to, don’t let anyone...reactions3comments
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
Do You Celebrate Your Diaversary?The first question you may be asking is “what’s a diaversary?” A diaversary is the anniversary of your diagnosis. It’s the day...reactionscomments
5 Causes of High Blood SugarYou have diabetes, so it is essential to keep your blood sugar levels within a reasonable range. Poor control of blood sugar...reactions29comments
Benefits of High Intensity Interval TrainingAre you bored with your current exercise routine? Do you struggle to find time in your day to exercise? Or, are you...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
Advocating for our NeedsA very close friend told me the other day that you have to advocate for yourself and your family when it comes...reactions1comment
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
