Diabetes Medications That Can Improve Your Heart HealthFebruary is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness about heart health. It serves as a reminder that protecting your heart is...reactions4comments
Sometimes It’s Not Always About UsI was so happy when my doctor took me off diabetes medication. My numbers were standard enough for her, and she believed...reactions5comments
Build Your Post-Holiday Game Plan: Rebound From the Sugar RushThe final whistle has blown on the holiday season. The decorations are packed away, the leftovers are gone, and the festive cheer...reactionscomments
Don’t Compare Your A1C to Others!Have you noticed a number of diabetes influencers typically keep their A1C private? It’s easy to feel entitled to that information, given influencers...reactions5comments
Facing the Challenge of Maintaining My Diabetes Routine As Winter HitsAs the dark lasts longer into the morning and it's all warm and snuggly under the blankets, some days, it can be...reactions3comments
5 Summer Tips for Your Diabetes CareAhhhh summer! Barbeques, warm (or maybe HOT) air, and a chance to dip your feet into a cool pool! Diabetes shouldn’t stop you...reactionscomments
Resolutions Aren't Just for JanuaryThe beginning of a new calendar year can be a motivating time to set resolutions or commit to healthy changes. Most of...reactions2comments
The Hidden Costs of DiabetesDiabetes is expensive. This is true even if you have "good" healthcare coverage. Either the monthly premiums cost a lot, or the...reactions2comments
Quiz Yourself! Do You Know the General Diabetes Guidelines?Quiz yourself and test your knowledge with this diabetes guidelines quiz! Managing your diabetes and all the instructions that go along with...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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
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
