"Get Out of My Head": My T2D Diagnosis StoryEditor's note: Content warning – This article includes experiences with disordered eating. I know I've shared this information with you all a thousand times. But I just want to give...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Revisiting the Health at Every Size FrameworkIn early 2023, new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for managing children's weight were released. I was shocked and disheartened by this news because, as a parent myself, I know...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When a Friend Joins Your JourneyYou never want to be that person - the one who is excited that a friend has type 2 diabetes. But, being friends with someone who also has diabetes could...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insulin Price Cuts: A Few Steps in the Right DirectionAs someone who uses insulin to help manage type 2 diabetes, I was cheered by the news that Eli Lilly is lowering the list price of its insulins. It's a...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How to Find Financial Assistance for TreatmentMany illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging. Insurance plans cover some expenses. But out-of-pocket costs add up quickly...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How I Manage Stress While Living With Type 2 DiabetesManaging stress can be a challenge for those living with type 2 diabetes. It's understandable that the additional responsibility of managing our blood sugar levels, in addition to the everyday...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Using a Diabetes App Boosted My ConfidenceWhen I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, my A1C was over 13! Over the next 18 months, I managed to bring it down nearly by half. What helped me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medications on Back-Order? These Are 5 Ways to Get ThemYou may have read about diabetes medicines being all the rage in Hollywood. Celebrities have been rumored to use certain drugs not to treat diabetes but for weight loss. That...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Sample Morning Routine for People With Type 2 DiabetesLiving with type 2 diabetes can feel like a full-time job. While you may not be able to change your diagnosis, you can create a positive morning routine to set...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Be Prepared With a Diabetes Emergency KitIt's always useful to be prepared for any emergency. As someone who loves having helpful kits handy and who has diabetes, I know how important it is to have a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Emotional Impact of Gaining WeightMy life was pretty much on track when the pandemic first started. Then, alongside millions of others, the pandemic turned my life upside down. With so many other changes it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 get information contrary to what you believe. Advocating...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Things That Could Make Life "Easier" With Diabetes"Easy" and "diabetes" are not often words people use together. Studies have shown the workload of diabetes to be burdensome or time-consuming. In fact, it's estimated managing diabetes well takes hours...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Ozempic CrazeTo quote the commercial, have you heard of the medication, "Oh, oh, oh, Ozempic®?" Also, have you heard of Wegovy®? Wegovy is a semaglutide, the same drug as Ozempic. The...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How to Support Someone Living With Type 2 DiabetesDealing with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a difficult journey that can be more manageable with the support of friends and family. If you know a loved one living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Like Everything Is Your FaultHaving a health condition you think is your fault can be quite difficult. And worse, you can start to feel that others think the same way. How do you deal...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
There's an App for That!Smartphones allow you to have several diabetes management tools at your fingertips! Today it's much more accessible to track your lab work and glucose levels, get help tackling prescription prices, set...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Symptoms of Diabetes That People Might IgnoreMost people know what type 2 diabetes is, but not as many people know the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Before officially being diagnosed, a lot of people will research...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing With Mood Swings and Changing Blood SugarHave you ever thought about type 2 diabetes and your mood? They might sound unrelated but believe me when I say they are very much related. I started to notice...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Never Too Late to ChangeI know that many of us reach a certain age, and it seems too late to make significant changes in life. I know; I'm one of them. I don't feel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments