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Meal planning has often been encouraged for busy people or families to prepare a week of nutritious, homemade meals without regular visits to the drive-thru. Convenience often wins when you're...

As someone who uses insulin to help manage type 2 diabetes, I was cheered by the news that Eli Lilly is lowering the list price of its insulins. It's a...

Many illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging. Insurance plans cover some expenses. But out-of-pocket costs add up quickly...

Managing stress can be a challenge for those living with type 2 diabetes. It's understandable that the additional responsibility of managing our blood sugar levels, in addition to the everyday...

February was American Heart Month, which was dedicated to the importance of caring for your heart health and lowering the risk of heart disease. Unfortunately, people with diabetes are more...

When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, my A1C was over 13! Over the next 18 months, I managed to bring it down nearly by half. What helped me...

You may have read about diabetes medicines being all the rage in Hollywood. Celebrities have been rumored to use certain drugs not to treat diabetes but for weight loss. That...

Living with type 2 diabetes can feel like a full-time job. While you may not be able to change your diagnosis, you can create a positive morning routine to set...

It's always useful to be prepared for any emergency. As someone who loves having helpful kits handy and who has diabetes, I know how important it is to have a...

You may have heard about antioxidants. Antioxidants are a compound naturally found in many fruits and vegetables that may help protect against some forms of disease.1 Studies have questioned how...

My life was pretty much on track when the pandemic first started. Then, alongside millions of others, the pandemic turned my life upside down. With so many other changes it...

When you have a condition like type 2 diabetes, you probably trust your doctor's and healthcare team's expertise. But sometimes you may get information contrary to what you believe. Advocating...

"Easy" and "diabetes" are not often words people use together. Studies have shown the workload of diabetes to be burdensome or time-consuming. In fact, it's estimated managing diabetes well takes hours...