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
Savor the Season, Not Just the Sweets: My T2D Holiday TipsRaise your hand if you are ready for the holidays. Yep, me too! The holidays are a time for joy, family, and...reactionscomments
Let's Talk Blood Glucose ControlWhen living with a chronic condition like type 2 diabetes (T2D), it can be easy to feel discouraged and frustrated. But you’re...reactions1comment
All Symptoms Matter With Type 2 DiabetesI began having difficulty swallowing and started sweating excessively. These and other symptoms that I assumed were nothing serious and eventually disappeared...reactions7comments
Good Food, Real Fast: The Building Blocks of Nutritious MealsOne of the main reasons people say it's challenging to eat healthily is that it takes too much time to make a...reactionscomments
Become a Meal Planning Pro!Meal planning has often been encouraged for busy people or families to prepare a week of nutritious, homemade meals without regular visits...reactions5comments
Practicing Portion Control With Type 2 DiabetesAs someone living with type 2 diabetes, having control of the foods I choose to consume and when to eat has provided...reactionscomments
Navigating Nutrition Recommendations When You Have DiabetesOne of the main themes and questions I often see come up in social media is “How can I follow the Food...reactions2comments
Fear of Diabetes ComplicationsIf you are someone who is not familiar with type 2 diabetes and the complications that could come from it, this may...reactions7comments
Maintaining Your Diet Working 12 Hour ShiftsThe hardest part of my week is surviving my 12-hour night shifts at work. 12-hour shifts are bad enough without being overnight...reactionscomments
Tips to Help Lower Your A1cGetting blood sugar under control is one of the hardest tasks for a person with diabetes. While daily blood sugars are a...reactions2comments
Stay-At-Home ExerciseAs we all know that it's recommended that we as diabetics should exercise as part of our diabetes management plans. Sometimes we...reactionscomments
Cheers to the Holiday Season!Cheers to the holiday season! Many of us celebrate the holiday season with family gatherings, parties with friends, and special work events...reactions2comments
