Don’t Compare Your A1C to Others!Have you noticed a number of diabetes influencers typically keep their A1C private? It’s easy to feel entitled to that information, given influencers...reactions5comments
Facing the Challenge of Maintaining My Diabetes Routine As Winter HitsAs the dark lasts longer into the morning and it's all warm and snuggly under the blankets, some days, it can be...reactions3comments
Simple and Delicious Brussels SproutsWhen I was little I hated Brussels sprouts - most likely because the few times my mom attempted to cook them, she...reactions1comment
5 Summer Tips for Your Diabetes CareAhhhh summer! Barbeques, warm (or maybe HOT) air, and a chance to dip your feet into a cool pool! Diabetes shouldn’t stop you...reactionscomments
Community Views: Bothersome T2D SymptomsFor some people, living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a constant struggle. Keeping blood glucose levels within a healthy range can...reactions11comments
New Habit Possibilities for a Healthier New YearWhile most of us are still in the planning and prepping mode that December brings, soon enough, we will all be looking...reactions2comments
Resolutions Aren't Just for JanuaryThe beginning of a new calendar year can be a motivating time to set resolutions or commit to healthy changes. Most of...reactions2comments
Eating Right When Eating OutImagine that you’re about to complete your advanced certification in healthy eating for type 2 diabetes. You know your meal plan backward...reactionscomments
Don’t Beat Yourself Up If You Struggle With Healthy Eating During the HolidaysFall and winter holidays…For many of us, this is a time when we struggle to stay on track with healthy behaviors, especially...reactionscomments
The Hidden Costs of DiabetesDiabetes is expensive. This is true even if you have "good" healthcare coverage. Either the monthly premiums cost a lot, or the...reactions2comments
Quiz Yourself! Do You Know the General Diabetes Guidelines?Quiz yourself and test your knowledge with this diabetes guidelines quiz! Managing your diabetes and all the instructions that go along with...reactions2comments
Switching From an Oral Medication to an InjectableThank you to our awesome community members for being so open and sharing your treatment experiences with us! It is very clear...reactionscomments
Neuropathy: Going Beyond Tablets for TreatmentNeuropathy is a notoriously tough complication of type 2 diabetes. Nighttime leg pain, numbness, burning, shooting pains, extreme sensitivity to touch, and...reactionscomments
Should I Be Worried About My Diabetes?Should I be worried about my type 2 diabetes (T2D)? This question pops up from time to time, and there's not always...reactions18comments
What Does Type 2 Diabetes Progression Mean?Type 2 diabetes happens when your body becomes resistant to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your cells use sugar in...reactions5comments
Low Carb Alternatives for Popular Thanksgiving DishesYou may have heard the adage “gobble until you wobble” before, and can sense the uncomfortable feeling of fullness that many of...reactions1comment
Good Carbs vs. Bad CarbsIt’s pretty easy to blame carbohydrates for our diabetes challenges. After all, it is carbohydrate foods that send blood glucose levels rising...reactions1comment
This is What You Tell Yourself to Survive the Holiday BuffetI was a dieter and highly regulated my food for years (and years). That meant that I’d use up a whole lotta...reactions2comments
What Is a CDCES & How I Can Find One?Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES), informally known as "diabetes educators," can be a critical part of your care team. Here’s a...reactions4comments
Medicare Changes to CGM CoverageContinuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have become an integral piece of managing diabetes and have been steadily gaining popularity in recent years. Unfortunately...reactionscomments
