Meal Prep Snacks for Better Type 2 Diabetes Management Snacks can be an Achilles heel when it comes to managing what you eat. Hunger strikes and suddenly you hear the siren...reactions3comments
Why Am I Waking Up With High Blood Sugar?It can feel like someone is just playing a cruel joke. I wake up in the morning to find that my glucose...reactions6comments
Ten Tips To Help Reduce the Pain of Finger PricksRegularly testing blood sugar through finger pricks can get painful pretty quickly. It can also lead to developing calloused fingers and scar...reactions3comments
Tips to Improve Your Sleep With T2DMake sleep cool again! We live in a society where sleep deprivation is often glorified. Lack of sleep usually gets viewed as...reactionscomments
When Do High Blood Sugars Need Less Medication?When it comes to diabetes medications, if you've struggled with higher blood sugars, you may be thinking you need more medicine. However...reactions1comment
The Harm of Calling T2D a Lifestyle DiseaseDon't call type 2 diabetes (T2D) a "lifestyle disease." It's way more complicated than that. Personal lifestyle changes can positively impact diabetes...reactions1comment
Is Fear of Diabetes Complications Getting in the Way?There it was. In my Twitter feed. From the American Diabetes Association and on World Diabetes Day, no less. “#Diabetes is a...reactions3comments
Factors that Affect Blood GlucoseMany of us may often try to predict what our blood glucose levels may be, but as some of you may have...reactionscomments
The Risk Of ShinglesEach day I learn diabetes puts me at risk for other things. My epiphany started when I broke my ankle a month...reactionscomments
Financial Barriers to Type 2 Diabetes CareManaging any chronic condition can be expensive, and diabetes is no exception. It is estimated that the total cost of treating diabetes...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Decoding Food Labels: Navigating Confusion in Food ChoicesI honestly do try to eat better. I'm not saying I'm always very good at it, but I try. Recently, I took...reactions6comments
Living With Diabetes With a Supportive SpouseAs soon as I heard the words, "You have type 2 diabetes," a chill ran through my body. Not only did I...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Tips for Improving Post Meal Blood SugarsA post-meal blood sugar spike is an elevation in blood glucose that occurs 1 to 2 hours after eating a meal. It...reactionscomments
2 Healthcare Professionals You Should Meet: Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered DietitianIt is common to feel a mix of emotions after first being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, one of which may be...reactionscomments
What Gave Me the Motivation to Manage My T2D?I have to be honest; knowing I had prediabetes didn't compel me to make the necessary changes for my health. Even after...reactions5comments
Diabetes Self-Management Education: What it is and How Can it HelpDiabetes education is paramount to successful diabetes management. The American Diabetes Association recommends that each individual with diabetes receive diabetes self-management education...reactionscomments
Is It Dehydration or My Diabetes?Dehydration. We hear the word all the time. Sometimes I wonder if I have been chronically dehydrated for years. I am thirsty...reactionscomments
Tips and Tricks for Managing Type 2 Diabetes While TravelingMy husband and I both just retired and want to travel the world. We have already started our journey. We are traveling...reactionscomments
