More of My Thoughts on Medication ComplianceRecently I shared that I had been experiencing some health issues after a period of non-compliance with my medication. After that results...reactionscomments
How to Never Run Out of MedicationsOne of the favorite times for many people is the weekend. Who doesn’t love those days off, when we don’t have to...reactionscomments
The CGM Experience From a Professional and Personal PerspectiveThe continuous glucose monitoring system, which is referred to as CGM for short, is a diabetes management tool that measures your blood...reactions1comment
Can I Get Pregnant If I Have Type 2 Diabetes?Very few diabetes education programs are designed for young people diagnosed or living with type 2 diabetes. I remember speaking with a...reactionscomments
Changes That Make a DifferenceSometimes, we think the little things don’t make a difference when it comes to our health. The main issue many of us...reactionscomments
Relocating With Diabetes: Checklists Make for a Smoother MoveMoving houses is one of the most stressful life experiences you can go through. It requires managing endless details, constant decision making...reactions3comments
Metformin: From the Perspective of a PharmacistIf you have been in the type 2 diabetes community for any period of time, chances are, you have heard of the...reactions2comments
Self-Advocacy for Optimal Diabetes Care: How to Assert Your Day-To-Day NeedsIn my opinion, friends can fall into two categories: (1) close friends, and (2) acquaintances. And, given how much time we tend...reactionscomments
Why Should You Know About Concentrated Insulins?For those of you who use insulin, and still struggle to see healthy blood sugars, it may be time to consider concentrated...reactionscomments
The Social Determinants of Health and Type 2 Diabetes ManagementDiabetes is a chronic disease that requires ongoing self-management. Despite one’s best efforts, diabetes control may falter. A patient with suboptimal glycemic...reactionscomments
Insulin Dosing Options Beyond an Insulin Pump: V-GoTaking insulin for type 2 diabetes can be a lot of work. But there are options that may potentially make life a little...reactionscomments
Time In Range: The "New" A1CChecking your blood sugar is part of diabetes management. We know when your individual blood sugar readings are in range, they will...reactions2comments
We’re Saying the Same Thing But Using Different Words: General Diabetes CareThe healthcare world is full of all kinds of lingo. In fact, you may meet two different medical professionals who refer to the...reactionscomments
We’re Saying the Same Thing But Using Different Words: CGM VersionHere we go again! I’m continuing my series on bringing together “layman’s” terms and medical jargon into one neat package. This time with a...reactionscomments
Muscle and Joint Complications of DiabetesMuscle and joint pain complaints are common. However, people with diabetes may experience this more so than the general population. Diabetes is...reactionscomments
Instigating a Plan For Regular ExerciseMost of us probably think of the word “instigate” as having a negative meaning, like a secret plan to cause trouble. But...reactionscomments
Exercise - Timing May Be ImportantEverybody knows exercise is important, and it’s important for both blood glucose control and for independently reducing our risk for heart disease...reactionscomments
Starting Your Treatment With VictozaIf you have diabetes, you have likely heard of Victoza and Saxenda. The two agents contain the same active ingredient, liraglutide, but...reactionscomments
Diabetes and the Workplace -- Am I Being Discriminated Against?I do not currently have a ‘full time job.’ Instead, I have many part time jobs, and free lance jobs. At one...reactionscomments
Low Carbohydrate Replacements that WORK!!A recipe was posted here on T2D the other day for a great recipe for Goulash. The picture showed the meat on...reactionscomments
