The Benefits of DeprescribingRecently, I read an article about deprescribing. At first I found it a little confusing. What is “deprescribing?” Turns out I know how deprescribing works, I just didn’t call it... By Corinna Santa Ana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Setting a SMART GoalDid you know, you may be more likely to achieve your goal, if your goal follows the acronym SMART? Setting a SMART goal, is a technique that brings framework to... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Have Learned from Type 2 DiabetesI have type 2 diabetes. When I think of what that means, my mind goes to the bad stuff. Why those things come to mind first...who knows. Perhaps because it’s... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Auto Injection DifficultiesIn 2017, a year ago, I met my new endocrinologist. He did a thorough evaluation of my meds and changed them up. He put me on an oral med and... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Annoyed by my DiabetesI have a headache. A lousy one today. My sugars are up because of it. There are a few things that come to mind that annoy me because of the... By TheLongPointGirl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Staying Healthy on Vacation: Getting Your Family’s SupportI’ve written about this before, but family support is so, so important when it comes to creating and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes. If you lose your motivation it’s so helpful... By Jen Picicci, MHS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
'Cheap' ExerciseI don’t know if I ever mentioned this before but I’m cheap. Others use words like frugal, thrifty. Cheap works for me. In the past, I have wasted a lot... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
April 6th Is National Walk To Work DayFriday, April 6th is National Walk to Work Day and I’m all for it. I’ve said and written about it before - I LOVE TO WALK. Walking clears my head... By Kelly Kunik1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Walk After Dinner (And Other Meals, Too) May Be Just What You NeedYou already know you’re supposed to exercise, but what if I told you it can be relatively easy (walking) and that if you time it right, it can lower your... By Jen Picicci, MHS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prepping for Your Doctor's AppointmentNobody likes doctor’s appointments; they aren’t a fun walk in the park. They take up a lot of time, they can be nerve-wracking and lets face it, as people with... By Kelly Kunik1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You're More Than Your A1C! Thinking Beyond Your NumbersIf you weren’t good at math or didn’t like numbers before, you sure are going to get comfortable with them after being diagnosed with diabetes. Besides multiple blood sugar checks... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Loss of a Member of My Diabetes TeamI just lost a valuable member of my diabetes team. My family physician. The doctor that has been with my family for 25 yrs. He met us when our daughter... By TheLongPointGirl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Helping The Newly DiagnosedYour friend, family member, colleague has approached you because they just received ‘the diagnosis’...they have type 2 diabetes. They look like they’re lost in the forest. The forest seems so... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Newly Diagnosed? How to Be Prepared for Whatever the Day May Bring!So many things have changed with your new diagnosis it can feel overwhelming. Not only did you have to learn to check your blood sugar level, and repeat it multiple... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diabetes Genetics and My ChildrenI worry about my children. I don’t want them to have diabetes. The reality is, they are at risk. I have to admit, when I was first diagnosed with type... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Blood Sugar Monitoring Dictated By Health Insurance Rules and CostWithin 9 months of my diagnosis, I was living med-free. I attribute that to consistently checking my blood sugars, maintaining restrictive and scheduled meals, regular exercise, and whatever x factor... By Phyllisa Deroze3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
So You Want To Have a Baby?Whether it is something you have been considering for a long time, or are just starting to think about, making the decision to have a baby is a momentous occasion!... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Checking My Blood Sugar...When It's The Last Thing I Feel Like DoingI know I’m not the only one who feels this way and being able to voice and share my feelings with people who understand is HUGE. There are moments when... By Kelly Kunik1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Six Reasons Why I Love Type 2 Diabetes Peer SupportPeer support is defined as ‘a supportive relationship between people who have a lived experience in common.’ It’s origins appear to have begun in the 1970’s within the mental health... By TheLongPointGirl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
6 Thoughts About Type 2 Diabetes That Will Motivate You!Type 2 diabetes is a tough disease to live with. It becomes very easy to focus on the less-than-positive aspects of it. In my life, I need to stay positive... By TheLongPointGirl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments