Should You Wear Medical ID Jewelry?I used to believe that medical ID bracelets were only for older people, but my perspective shifted after witnessing a fellow photographer...reactions8comments
How My Diabetes Care Changes in AutumnIn the blink of an eye, temperatures drop 20 degrees. Cloud cover moves in, and the sun rises after my morning alarm...reactionscomments
Sticking to Positive Nutrition Habits Can Be a StruggleI have struggled to eat healthily all my life. So when I tell you that eating right can be a struggle, I'm...reactions3comments
How to Stay Motivated With New Lifestyle ChangesMaking some lifestyle changes can make a big difference when you are a person living with type 2 diabetes. While adjusting your...reactions2comments
My Connection to Chronic Kidney Disease and T2DI developed type 2 diabetes first, and chronic kidney disease followed years later. This journey in my life sure is taking a...reactions1comment
Why My A1C Isn’t My Only Type 2 Diabetes GoalIt seems like once I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, everything having to do with my health got reduced to a...reactions20comments
Do You Feel Discouraged With Your Type 2 Diabetes Journey?Lately, I've been feeling discouraged. It's not because my numbers aren't okay - they are. I've been eating pretty healthy, and the...reactions11comments
Dating With Diabetes: Tips for Navigating Romantic RelationshipsBeing diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is a challenging experience, and honestly, it left me feeling overwhelmed. I was especially overwhelmed when...reactions1comment
My Diabetes Meds Went ViralI started taking Ozempic over a year ago. It's been a great tool for me to manage my diabetes and control my...reactions5comments
The Harm of Calling T2D a Lifestyle DiseaseDon't call type 2 diabetes (T2D) a "lifestyle disease." It's way more complicated than that. Personal lifestyle changes can positively impact diabetes...reactions1comment
My Journey to Improving My Mental HealthLiving with type 2 diabetes can be a daily struggle. I have experienced firsthand the impact it can have on mental health...reactions2comments
Stress, Cortisol, Glucose, Oh My! How to Manage It AllBeing diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is, without a doubt, a challenge in and of itself. Toss in the added stress of...reactionscomments
Beat the Heat With Type 2 DiabetesWe're living through another scorching summer. After June temperatures set records worldwide, NASA warned that July 2023 is expected to be the...reactions2comments
6 Ways Friends and Family Can Support You With T2DMost of the time, your friends and family mean well regarding your type 2 diabetes. But there are suggestions for what to...reactions2comments
When Things Go in Opposite Directions at the Same Time!Last fall, in September 2022, I had bariatric surgery. To be precise, I had a gastrectomy, also known as a gastric sleeve...reactions1comment
Boost Your Diabetes Care With These Community ResourcesLet's face it: type 2 diabetes is an incredibly challenging condition to manage. You can utilize several resources to support you in what...reactionscomments
How I Dealt With Sudden Weight LossI have had type 2 diabetes for over 20 years. Of course, I've had my ups and downs. Sometimes, I think people...reactions3comments
4 Simple Strategies for Curbing the CravingsAs a person with type 2 diabetes, you're probably familiar with the difficulty in controlling your cravings for sugary treats and savory...reactions5comments
Are You Struggling to Manage Diabetes? Here’s How to TellAre you struggling to manage your blood sugars better but are waiting for the perfect time to start? Maybe you're waiting for...reactionscomments
Dealing With the Worry of My Blood Sugar IncreasingI've recently been happy with my blood glucose levels and A1C. For the past 2 years, I have been taking Ozempic, which...reactions2comments
