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February is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness about heart health. It serves as a reminder that protecting your heart is a lifelong commitment. It involves both dietary and...

I was so happy when my doctor took me off diabetes medication. My numbers were standard enough for her, and she believed I didn't need medication. This went well for...

There is no "quick fix" to better health or diabetes management—however, small changes can yield significant results! You don't need a complete lifestyle overhaul to improve your blood glucose control...

The final whistle has blown on the holiday season. The decorations are packed away, the leftovers are gone, and the festive cheer has faded. But for many of us with...

As the dark lasts longer into the morning and it's all warm and snuggly under the blankets, some days, it can be hard for me to get out of bed...

Body mass index, or BMI, is a tool doctors use to check how much a person weighs compared to how tall they are. The calculated number is often used as...

While most of us are still in the planning and prepping mode that December brings, soon enough, we will all be looking towards the New Year. And with it, potentially...

The beginning of a new calendar year can be a motivating time to set resolutions or commit to healthy changes. Most of us do it. We set our sights on...

Neuropathy is a notoriously tough complication of type 2 diabetes. Nighttime leg pain, numbness, burning, shooting pains, extreme sensitivity to touch, and even changes to the shape and function of...

A possible complication for people with type 2 diabetes is macular edema, an eye condition that affects vision. If you have been diagnosed with diabetic macular edema (DME), early treatment...

Should I be worried about my type 2 diabetes (T2D)? This question pops up from time to time, and there's not always an easy answer. I'm fortunate enough to have...

Raise your hand if you are ready for the holidays. Yep, me too! The holidays are a time for joy, family, and, unfortunately, a surplus of tempting treats. As a...

When living with a chronic condition like type 2 diabetes (T2D), it can be easy to feel discouraged and frustrated. But you’re not alone. This awareness month, we are highlighting...

The Sole Mates giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Here at Type2Diabetes.com, we are recognizing Diabetes Awareness Month this November by launching a winter foot care giveaway!...

I began having difficulty swallowing and started sweating excessively. These and other symptoms that I assumed were nothing serious and eventually disappeared would come back and lead to my type...

So often, my patients tell me that they know they should be eating more vegetables, but they don't know how or have the desire to make it happen. However, the...

Listen to your body. What is it telling you? I was doing a centering exercise. It was supposed to bring me calm focus to guide my decisions and actions as...

Like many people, I blame myself for my type 2 diabetes (T2D). And it doesn't help that I still blame myself even now when I eat the "wrong" foods -...

Sadly, many people in America struggle with food security. Food security means having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Often, figuring out what to eat is...

It's been over 30 years since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Overall, it has impacted my mental health more than I expected. My mother died at the...