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
Four Ways to Eat Healthy That Won't Bust Your BudgetEating good, healthy, nutritional food is important in life…and life with diabetes. Unfortunately eating good, healthy, nutritional food isn’t always easy and...reactionscomments
3 Reasons You Might Want to Take a Walk in the WoodsAs I write this article, I’m in a room filled with windows that lead to my back yard, and in any direction...reactionscomments
Have You Checked Your Feet?Lately I’ve been thinking of my diabetes self care, focusing mainly on my feetf. I have never given much thought to my...reactions14comments
Diabetes Frustration: Why Can't My Blood Glucose Meter Do It All?I have four blood glucose meters. Four. And not one of them does all the things I want and need a blood...reactions2comments
Ouch! When in Doubt - Go to the Doctor!I broke my pinky toe. It’s a long story involving me; the phone, pacing back and forth, and a door jam. Anyway...reactions1comment
Three Essential Commitments to Diabetes ManagementYears ago, when I first began to focus on guiding people with diabetes as a “remote” group (beyond face-to-face patient relationships), I...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
8 Essential Things Needed for Type 2 DiabetesIn my humble opinion, there are 8 essential things needed to help us with type 2 diabetes. This list is almost self...reactions2comments
Did You Know People with Diabetes May Naturally Be More Stressed?Many studies that have been done have shown a higher risk of depression in people with diabetes than people without it. A recent...reactions8comments
Diabetes: Things I Don’t and Things I DoI'm in a moment of annoyance. I feel bombarded by the do’s and don'ts of diabetes. I have made my own small...reactions6comments
8 Ways To Better SleepThe editorial team recently asked the type 2 diabetes community what tips we have for sleeping better at night. Years ago my...reactions2comments
39 Reasons to Get in ExerciseI know for myself it can be hard to get exercise in on a daily basis. I know down deep inside the...reactions4comments
A Pensive WednesdayThis is not a normal Wednesday for me. As I write this, I am sitting in the waiting room at the hospital...reactionscomments
Working With Health Care Professionals - Part 1Health care professionals (HCP) are amazing. They have spent a very long time learning their field. Do they know everything? Not likely...reactionscomments
4 Things to Ask Dr. Google After Your Type 2 Diabetes DiagnosisHave you ever gone online to find information about diabetes? You are not alone. According to Pew Research, the vast majority of adult...reactionscomments
I Am the ExpertI have long held the belief that the person who has lived with a chronic disease like type 2 diabetes should and...reactionscomments
Diabetes & MenopauseSorry gentlemen. This goes out to the women. But if you love a woman, have a read so you too can understand...reactions4comments
Is Low Intensity Exercise Even Better?An article published in the Washington Post included information suggesting that “low intensity” exercise, like walking, could be important for some people...reactionscomments
