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When you have type 2 diabetes, there are a few items you consistently should have on hand. That's why I wanted to share what's in my bag to prepare yourself...

You might not think of your dentist as part of your diabetes care team, but they are. Living with type 2 diabetes means you may be at higher risk of...

I remember talking to my mom in the 70s about diabetes in our family. She learned about diabetes from one of her 18 older siblings. Her older sister (who was...

Living with diabetes can be stressful. There are endless doctor's appointments, blood tests, and careful monitoring of your nutrition. It's easy to get overwhelmed and feel like you're not in...

One of the many things one must do when getting bariatric surgery is to consult a pulmonologist, who will likely perform a sleep study. It is not the most glamorous...

Mental health. Boy, it affects us all in one way or another. Sometimes you have to reflect and say, "I think I need a bit of help in coping right...

Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of managing type 2 diabetes. As we move our bodies and stretch muscles, we build strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. Regular exercise for people...

Forming a new habit is hard. And as we get older, making new habits gets even more complicated! But when you are looking to improve your health, especially when you...

Throughout my journey with diabetes, one of the many frustrations I've experienced is diabetic neuropathy. At some point, we might all experience neuropathy. I refer to it as my "Spidey...

Science continues to offer solutions for various medical issues, and in the past few years, Ozempic was introduced to me as a way to possibly lower my A1c. While everyone's...

Summer: the best season of the whole year and my favorite season. I know it's been a long, hot summer for many, but I love it! I enjoy feeling the...

The day is May 4, 2021; may the force be with me. After 4 years of steadily trying everything I could on my own and under physician supervision, I had...

When it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu, to RSV, to COVID-19. Over the years, our...

Traveling across 2 or more time zones usually means jet lag. But traveling across time zones with type 2 diabetes definitely means adjusting your care routine. Air travel makes it...

I never thought insulin would be part of my diabetes journey. Why? Because I seemed to have been able to deal with diabetes without it. 18 months ago, I was...

Regarding summertime-specific diabetes tips for staying cool, most of us automatically think about checking blood sugars and staying hydrated. However, there are other ways of staying cool too! Whether at...

Diabetes doesn't stop when other parts of life pull at your time and energy. And diabetes isn't something you can hand off to someone else to manage while you handle the...

Have you been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Are you wondering, "Now what?" It is okay to feel overwhelmed after your diagnosis. A poem I wrote has resonated with...

So much of the conversation about type 2 diabetes focuses on food and exercise. And much of what is said has a judgmental and moralistic tone to it. Often I...

Advice to exercise regularly usually comes along with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. For most people, the average goal is to achieve 150 minutes per week of aerobic exercise and...