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...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...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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
Diabetes Facts From Around The WorldPeople with diabetes are smart. Very smart. We have to be smart to manage this chronic disease. Almost every day, we learn...reactionscomments
We Are Courageous!In my humble opinion (IMHO), it takes real courage to live with type 2 diabetes. It is a chronic disease that at...reactionscomments
Fueling For Exercise With Type 2 DiabetesA new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be intimidating. With new medications, possible insulin, and diet change recommendations, it can feel...reactionscomments
Did You Really Just Say That?I know in my heart, people, for the most part, mean well. I have to believe that otherwise I may say something...reactions4comments
Tips to Help Reduce Injection DiscomfortInsulin is administered as an injection using either an insulin syringe or penneedle tip (a pen needle tip is attached to the...reactionscomments
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
Upping Your Exercise During the WinterI do not know about where you live, but over here in Michigan, working out during the winter months can get a...reactionscomments
Freestyle Libre UpdatesIn September, it was announced that the FDA approved the Freestyle Libre, the first continuous glucose monitor that does not require finger...reactions1comment
Ways to Keep the Weight off in 2018!Exercising doesn't mean you have to go to the gym. Fitting 5-15 minute sessions of physical activity in 3 to 4 times...reactionscomments
