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
The Best Things in Life Are Free: Nature's Tools for a Mental & Physical BoostAre you looking for a boost in your energy? How about a shift in your mindset? Wanting to do something positive for...reactionscomments
Type2Diabetes.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on TYPE2DIABETES.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Over-the-Counter CGM: A Turning Point in Diabetes Management?Soon, in the U.S., folks will have access to an FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). That means without a doctor's...reactions32comments
Hand Dexterity and Diabetes Self-CareAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes. About 90 to 95 percent of...reactions2comments
The Potential Dangers of Epsom Bath Salt and DiabetesWhile I reading the ingredient list of a bag of Epsom salt recently, I noticed a warning on the bag that I...reactions2comments
Why My A1C Isn’t My Only Type 2 Diabetes GoalIt seems like once I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, everything having to do with my health got reduced to a...reactions20comments
Eye, Eye, Eye: What to Expect at Your Next Diabetes Eye AppointmentDo you regularly have your eyes checked, or is it a struggle to stay on top of your appointments? Maybe you've put off...reactions3comments
Type 2 Diabetes and Foot CareYes, We have all heard about the dangers and risks that come with not taking care of our feet. Foot care is...reactions6comments
Disordered Eating and Type 2 DiabetesAs you go through your daily life with type 2 diabetes, have you ever found yourself feeling anxious or hyper-focused on food...reactions1comment
Types of NeuropathyDiabetic neuropathy happens over time when high blood sugar levels cause damage to the nerves. Most people are familiar with neuropathy that...reactions5comments
The Game Tape of Missed SymptomsPeople newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes experience missed symptoms and ignore the signs. Explaining them away as a case of a...reactions2comments
5 Things People With Type 2 Diabetes Want You To KnowIt's no secret that living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be challenging, but you don't have to go through it alone...reactionscomments
Help! I'm Scared of Needles!For many people, the fear of diabetes and its progression is VERY real. Not just for its potentially deadly complications, but also...reactionscomments
Diabetes AnonymousHi, I’m Tom McAtee and I’m a diabetic. Hello, I’m Sarah Johnson and I’m a person with diabetes. Good evening, I'm George...reactions5comments
Social Connections and Their Power in Diabetes CareIn the midst of a raging pandemic, there’s no time like the present to reflect on the impact of social connections on...reactions2comments