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To 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...

Dealing 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...

Having 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...

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...

Most 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...

Have 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...

I 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...

Whether going through a major surgery or a same-day operation, changes to your diabetes management plan are usually necessary. Based on my experience as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education...

Many people ask me how I stay active and energetic with my ongoing diabetes. Many people with type 2 diabetes struggle with low energy, fatigue, and lethargy. It can be...

As someone who has been living with type 2 diabetes for over 5 years, I am constantly looking for new ways to stay healthy. Recent technological advancements have opened the...

I get it: self-care is important when you have type 2 diabetes. But how do you juggle everything when there are so many other health issues you're dealing with? How...

As you go through your daily life with type 2 diabetes, have you ever found yourself feeling anxious or hyper-focused on food or exercise? Managing diabetes requires a certain amount...

How you eat and exercise can influence your future health. There was a time when I chose not to care about my diabetes. Being diagnosed and refusing to listen to...

Dementia is a devastating disease to individuals and families around the world. And doctors have noticed that living with type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of dementia. If you...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

I used to love sharing about my diabetes journey. But lately, it has become something I keep to myself due to other people's unsolicited comments. What do you do when...

I have a very long family history of type 2 diabetes (T2D). My mother was admitted to the hospital frequently in her late 20s and 30s. She was weak, thin...

The holidays are expensive enough without the added cost of food waste. With festivities taking over your social calendar, it doesn't leave much time to enjoy a fridge full of...

I am in a battle. The battle is with type 2 diabetes. The battle sometimes involves my mental health. This is a battle I do not feel like I'm winning...

When I was diagnosed with diabetes, it was a real wake-up call. I had always been relatively health-conscious, but suddenly I had to be much more mindful of everything. From...