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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...

No matter the season, diabetes can be tricky to manage, especially when living with additional health conditions. But in winter especially, keeping your blood sugar levels in the normal range...

In 2019, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D), but I always felt like my case was unusual. My initial diagnosis did not match my symptoms. About 6 to...

We all try to be strong, even through the most challenging times. Years ago, I realized that so many of my family members had developed type 2 diabetes, and now some...

Technology is everywhere. Laptops. Computers. Phones that do everything but walk and chew gum. Digital cameras. Smartwatches that attach to Smart home technology. Bluetooth pet feeders. Insulin pumps. Continuous glucose...

As a person with type 2 diabetes who uses insulin as part of my diabetes care routine, I have to say I was shocked at how other people have reacted...

An important aspect to keep in mind with type 2 diabetes is having medical procedures done. I recently had a nerve block performed at a brain and spine center for...

Have you ever thought about how type 2 diabetes could affect your feet? A pretty young relative of mine recently had some of her toes amputated. I'm starting to realize...