Do You Talk to Your Friends About Type 2 Diabetes?There are many reasons to tell your friends or family about your experiences living with type 2 diabetes. And while it's not...reactions4comments
Glucagon Rescue Options for HypoglycemiaHave you ever told someone, "I don't need to worry about low blood sugars, because my blood sugars are always high?" As...reactionscomments
Managing Type 2 Diabetes During Religious FastingType 2 diabetes (T2D) is a condition in which the body cannot regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels properly. This happens because the...reactionscomments
Can Type 2 Diabetes Occur in Those Underweight?A common myth surrounding type 2 diabetes is that it only occurs in people who are overweight. After all, it is known...reactionscomments
A Routine of Intermittent FastingI've been on a fasting kick lately. I feel much more energized and focused when I skip breakfast or lunch, but it...reactionscomments
A Guide to Eating Out on a Healthy or Low-Carb DietEating out is normally a festive and enjoyable experience, however, a restaurant menu can be a difficult thing to navigate. Even though...reactionscomments
What is "Health Washing"?Going to the grocery store can feel like an obstacle course sometimes. I try to keep my eyes off of the baked...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Changed My Perspective: For the BetterWho would have thought that my journey with type 2 diabetes would be the least of my healthcare-related worries? Don't get me...reactionscomments
How to Spend Your FSA/HSA DollarsIf you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how you can best spend...reactionscomments
Surprising Risk Factors for Type 2 DiabetesA common question among people who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is "Why me?" or "How did I get diabetes?"...reactions2comments
5 Mistakes People Make About Their A1CAn A1C is more than just a lab result for you and your medical team. Here are 5 mistakes people with diabetes...reactions1comment
Why Are People with Diabetes SO ANGRY?!We often speak about depression when we’re discussing the emotional challenges of diabetes. And with good reason. Diabetes can be a burdensome...reactionscomments
How to Manage Diabetes BurnoutIn my head, the same image played repeatedly: I’m stuck on a merry-go-round, endlessly going around and around. But instead of reaching...reactions5comments
Navigating Type 2 Diabetes in My Family TreeI had 18 aunts and uncles just on my mother's side of the family. Many of my extended family members had diabetes...reactionscomments
How I Manage Food Cravings With Type 2 Diabetes and CancerAfter getting my A1C under control, I lost weight and was doing well. Imagine how happy I was to have lost almost...reactions8comments
How a Foot Massager Became My Neuropathy AllyLiving with diabetes neuropathy is a constant dance between acceptance and frustration. The tingling, burning, and numbness in my feet can make...reactions11comments
Small Steps Towards a Healthier YouSo often, it can feel like climbing a mountain when trying to make nutrition or lifestyle changes. People choose cleanses, fasts, and...reactionscomments
How to Recognize Red Flags in Diabetes CareLiving with type 2 diabetes very often gets a bad reputation! From people commenting, "Oh, you should just lose weight," to "You...reactionscomments
Is It Time to Revamp Your Diabetes Management?Something is refreshing about a new calendar year, a chance to let go of the old and embrace the new. The new...reactionscomments
Wearable Devices: The Good, The Bad and The UglyWearable glucose monitoring devices are the newest tech. There is the Libre Freestyle Sensor Flash Glucose Monitor and the DexcomG6 Continuous Glucose...reactions6comments
