Switching From an Oral Medication to an InjectableThank you to our awesome community members for being so open and sharing your treatment experiences with us! It is very clear...reactionscomments
Should I Be Worried About My Diabetes?Should I be worried about my type 2 diabetes (T2D)? This question pops up from time to time, and there's not always...reactions18comments
What Is a CDCES & How I Can Find One?Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES), informally known as "diabetes educators," can be a critical part of your care team. Here’s a...reactions4comments
Medicare Changes to CGM CoverageContinuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have become an integral piece of managing diabetes and have been steadily gaining popularity in recent years. Unfortunately...reactionscomments
Savor the Season, Not Just the Sweets: My T2D Holiday TipsRaise your hand if you are ready for the holidays. Yep, me too! The holidays are a time for joy, family, and...reactionscomments
Let's Talk Blood Glucose ControlWhen living with a chronic condition like type 2 diabetes (T2D), it can be easy to feel discouraged and frustrated. But you’re...reactions1comment
All Symptoms Matter With Type 2 DiabetesI began having difficulty swallowing and started sweating excessively. These and other symptoms that I assumed were nothing serious and eventually disappeared...reactions7comments
Fear of Diabetes ComplicationsIf you are someone who is not familiar with type 2 diabetes and the complications that could come from it, this may...reactions7comments
Maintaining Your Diet Working 12 Hour ShiftsThe hardest part of my week is surviving my 12-hour night shifts at work. 12-hour shifts are bad enough without being overnight...reactionscomments
Tips to Help Lower Your A1cGetting blood sugar under control is one of the hardest tasks for a person with diabetes. While daily blood sugars are a...reactions2comments
Stay-At-Home ExerciseAs we all know that it's recommended that we as diabetics should exercise as part of our diabetes management plans. Sometimes we...reactionscomments
Injectable GLP-1 Agonists and Type 2 DiabetesOver the last few years, a new category of injectable medications has become available for managing type 2 diabetes. They aren’t insulins...reactionscomments
My Path to Type 2 Diabetes RemissionI have been living with type 2 diabetes since I was diagnosed in 2017 with an A1C of 12.5. However, on November...reactions23comments
My Experience With Ozempic for Type 2 DiabetesScience continues to offer solutions for various medical issues, and in the past few years, Ozempic was introduced to me as a...reactionscomments
Semaglutide: A Game-Changer for My Personal Diabetes ManagementI've been managing my type 2 diabetes for the past year using semaglutide, a medication from the GLP-1 drug class. Let me...reactions15comments
Top Tips for Blood Sugar ManagementBeing diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can be an overwhelming experience. Controlling your blood sugar levels is the most crucial among the...reactions4comments
Working With Your Healthcare Providers: Advocate for YourselfWhen you have a condition like type 2 diabetes, you probably trust your doctor's and healthcare team's expertise. But sometimes you may...reactionscomments
We’re Saying the Same Thing, but Using Different Words: InsulinHave you ever been to a medical appointment and felt like your healthcare team was speaking a whole different language? If so...reactions2comments
What I Wish Someone With Type 2 Diabetes Would Ask Me as a CDCESI LOVE when someone comes to see me with a list of questions. I'm a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)...reactions2comments
How To Self-Advocate With Your DoctorsLiving with type 2 diabetes can be a challenge, to say the least. Not only do you have to manage your nutrition...reactionscomments
