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
Book Review: Pocket Carbohydrate Counter Guide for DiabetesThis book is not what you think it is. At least it’s not what I thought it was going to be, based...reactionscomments
The Crossover Between Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’sI started writing this article months ago. I lost count how many times I opened and closed it before I could even...reactions2comments
How to Manage the Cost of Monitoring Your Blood GlucoseMonitoring our blood glucose levels regularly is important for managing diabetes well. But how can we afford to do this when blood...reactions3comments
Access for All PeopleType 2 diabetes is not easy to live with. When you live with a chronic disease that requires medication and supplies, you...reactionscomments
How Meditation Supports My Diabetes Self-careThe mental health aspects of life with type 2 diabetes are often ignored. Sure, effective diabetes self-care demands healthy eating, regular exercise...reactions2comments
Dear Newly Diagnosed FriendDear Newly Diagnosed Friend, Hi. My name is Shelley. I have type 2 diabetes. I have had it for number of years...reactions6comments
2 Healthcare Professionals You Should Meet: Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered DietitianIt is common to feel a mix of emotions after first being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, one of which may be...reactionscomments
Benefits of BreastfeedingBreastfeeding has always been a passion of mine. I can go on and on (and have many times) about the benefits of...reactions2comments
Managing Diabetes on a Food-Focused VacationVacation has the potential to throw a wrench in your weight loss efforts, but with some advanced planning, extra baggage (i.e. unwanted...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
Auto Injection DifficultiesIn 2017, a year ago, I met my new endocrinologist. He did a thorough evaluation of my meds and changed them up...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
'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...reactionscomments
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 -...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
