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 write my first sentence. It’s important to talk...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 glucose monitoring supplies are so expensive? Each testing...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 need access to those things. Easy access. I...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, and often medication. But stress, left unaddressed, can...reactionscomments
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 but I still remember when I was first...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 a feeling of being lost and uncertain where...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 breastfeeding not only for babies but also for...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 weight gain) can be avoided. Some vacations are...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 how deprescribing works, I just didn’t call it...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 goal, is a technique that brings framework to...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 come to mind first...who knows. Perhaps because it’s...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. He put me on an oral med and...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 to mind that annoy me because of the...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. If you lose your motivation it’s so helpful...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. In the past, I have wasted a lot...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 - I LOVE TO WALK. Walking clears my head...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 you time it right, it can lower your...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
