Sick Day SurpriseI write and speak to patients often about how illness complicates the management of diabetes. In fact, I wrote a post earlier...reactionscomments
What to Do When You are Feeling OverwhelmedMany things in life can put you in the position of feeling overwhelmed. Diabetes is one of those. Whether you are newly...reactionscomments
My Favorite Food and MealsBefore being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2014, I had different favorite foods and meals. Don't get me wrong, I still...reactionscomments
Your Diabetes and Your FamilyDoes your family take an active role when it comes to your diabetes? Does your spouse, partner, child, sibling, or friends who...reactions1comment
Diabetes: Failure or Success?I’ve always liked the phrase, failure is not an option. I strive to not fail. I strive to do the best job...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
Fitting in Physical ActivityWe all know that getting in exercise and being physically active is important for your health. But sometimes it can be difficult...reactionscomments
Do These Factors Keep You From Sticking to Healthy Diabetes Behaviors?We have all heard of time-suckers, but what about energy suckers? Those are the things that tend to just drain your batteries...reactionscomments
Who Manages Your Diabetes?Managing a chronic condition such as diabetes takes time and effort. To help ensure your personal goals and needs are met, it...reactions2comments
Starting Conversations: Getting Your Ducks in a RowTalking about the end of our life can feel taboo, but the fact is we will all be in that stage of...reactions1comment
Importance of EmpathyWe have a beautiful thing here! The Type2Diabetes.com community is growing. As our community grows and more experience fills our reservoir of...reactionscomments
The Emotions Diabetes Creates in MeLife is truly wonderful, filled with good things. We love the good things, the ‘ups.’ We feel free. We laugh. We enjoy...reactions2comments
How to Beat the Holiday Blues“Winter is coming…” For many folks, this is a time when we struggle to stay on track with healthy behaviors. Let us...reactionscomments
Making the Decision to Pursue Bariatric SurgeryEarlier this year, after trying medications, exercises, various lifestyle/eating techniques, and more, my weight hit an all-time high. After much thought and...reactions1comment
Baking Adventures with Type 2 DiabetesBaking is one of the great joys in life. There’s something satisfying about starting with a pile of dry powders, cups filled...reactionscomments
Rebounding From a Bad DayIn my opinion, diabetes is one of the biggest pain in the butt diseases to manage. You have to worry about your...reactions2comments
Assistance ProgramsIt is probably no big surprise to hear that managing your diabetes can be quite costly. The average cost of health care...reactions2comments
Life with Diabetes Across the Globe: Reflections on the Diabetes World CongressSix thousand health professionals, researchers, and people with diabetes gathered in Busan, South Korea last December to discuss all things diabetes at...reactionscomments
Apps to Help with Diabetes ManagementI love apps. I love free apps. Some I use on my phone, some on my tablet. Since I have this thing...reactions8comments
Type 2 Diabetes Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions3comments
