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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...

Here at Type2Diabetes.com, we are recognizing Diabetes Awareness Month this November by launching a winter foot care giveaway! Most folks managing diabetes know that their feet are especially vulnerable. Understanding...

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...

Checking your blood glucose with a glucometer is a great way to determine what is or is not working for your diabetes management plan. Until now, glucometers were the only...

I'm not sure what woke me up first. Was it the hum of the oscillating fan? Or the cool sting of air on my sweaty leg? I lay there for...

Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you may be also wondering: What if my diagnosis...

Summer is in full swing, and with it comes the urge to get outside, soak up the sunshine, and hit the beach and pool. However, for those of us managing...

Taking insulin injections can be a burden, especially if you take multiple injections a day. Thankfully, there are some alternatives available. One option is an insulin pump patch. An insulin...

Recently, the celebrity press was abuzz about Ozempic — yet again. On social media, one celebrity commented that another was looking good in a photo, then asked if that was...

I admit it; I find it so hard to eat right with type 2 diabetes (T2D). What do you do when you find it challenging to do the right thing?...

For some people, living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a constant struggle. Keeping blood glucose levels within a healthy range can be a daily challenge. Many symptoms impact the...

Hopefully, when you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D), your doctor spent a lot of time discussing the additional health complications involved with T2D. Proper blood sugar management is...

It has been quite a while since I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a little over 30 years ago. During my time with diabetes, I have learned a...

Braxton, my 4-year-old son, is a ball of boundless and what seems to be endless energy. He tackles his breakfast like a tiny champion, devours pancakes in seconds, and runs...