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When Dr. Phyllisa Deroze noticed her then 4-year-old daughter mimicking how she checked her continuous glucose monitor (CGM), Phyllisa started searching for resources to help her talk about her diabetes...

I like to scan the headlines for any new or interesting information about type 2 diabetes. This week something popped out at me: a headline about the way chewing food...

Many people would love to go back in time and correct things. I know I would. Just a few years ago, I didn't have type 2 diabetes. I also didn't...

Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles...

I am going back in time, but I thought it necessary to share this part of my journey. Pregnancy was a difficult journey for me, taking care of that little...

It's no secret that living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be challenging, but you don't have to go through it alone. Whether you've been diagnosed recently or have had...

I was listening to one of my favorite science podcasts the other day. I heard something I found truly impressive: they mentioned that recent research found that walking for just...

Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...

My husband and I both just retired and want to travel the world. We have already started our journey. We are traveling to the Bahamas in a few weeks and...

Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious...

We asked our community of Health Leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...

Ah, it's spring! The flowers are blooming, the temperatures are warming up, and it's actually pleasant to be outside. Spring is also one of the ideal seasons, along with early...

Living with type 2 diabetes can be a challenge, to say the least. Not only do you have to manage your nutrition and physical activity, but you also need to...

There often aren't many positive aspects to having a chronic disease, especially one like type 2 diabetes. But sometimes, there is a silver lining to things. And while I try...

For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be affected by this common...

It can feel like someone is just playing a cruel joke. I wake up in the morning to find that my glucose reading is high – higher than when I...

The only words I heard from my doctor were, "Your kidney numbers are dropping." What?! No way, I have a lot more living to do. I'm here to tell you...

We know that type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy. There are also various health conditions that people with type 2...

Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...

It wasn't until recently that I discovered I couldn't completely cure my type 2 diabetes with medicine or eating right. I was honestly shocked. Finding out I can't reverse or...