3 Easy Ways to Incorporate Veggies Into Your MealsSo often, my patients tell me that they know they should be eating more vegetables, but they don't know how or have...reactions2comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory InfectionsIf you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is important to...reactionscomments
Tips for Boosting the Immune SystemWe are all looking for ways to keep our immune system working at top-notch. There are many simple steps you can take...reactions2comments
Vision Complications of Type 2 DiabetesVision problems can be one of the most frightening complications of diabetes. If not managed properly, they can result in vision loss...reactions5comments
We’re Saying the Same Thing, but Using Different Words: InsulinHave you ever been to a medical appointment and felt like your healthcare team was speaking a whole different language? If so...reactions2comments
What I Wish Someone With Type 2 Diabetes Would Ask Me as a CDCESI LOVE when someone comes to see me with a list of questions. I'm a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)...reactions2comments
How To Self-Advocate With Your DoctorsLiving with type 2 diabetes can be a challenge, to say the least. Not only do you have to manage your nutrition...reactionscomments
Listening to Your Body: Understanding Its SignalsListen to your body. What is it telling you? I was doing a centering exercise. It was supposed to bring me calm...reactions5comments
Playing the Blame Game When You Have Type 2 DiabetesLike many people, I blame myself for my type 2 diabetes (T2D). And it doesn't help that I still blame myself even...reactions2comments
Reflecting on Burnout and Frustration With Type 2 DiabetesIt's been over 30 years since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Overall, it has impacted my mental health more...reactionscomments
What Meals Can I Get for 20 Dollars?Sadly, many people in America struggle with food security. Food security means having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious...reactions23comments
Carbohydrate Quick Reference GuideUse this chart as a tool to stay on track with your carbohydrate goals each day. You’ll find quick portion size guides...reactions5comments
Heatwaves and Hypos: Woken Up by Low Blood SugarI'm not sure what woke me up first. Was it the hum of the oscillating fan? Or the cool sting of air...reactionscomments
Tips to Help Reduce Injection DiscomfortInsulin is administered as an injection using either an insulin syringe or penneedle tip (a pen needle tip is attached to the...reactionscomments
What to Do When You Feel OverwhelmedDiabetes doesn't stop when other parts of life pull at your time and energy. And diabetes isn't something you can hand off to...reactions1comment
Will My Disability Benefits Change If My Diagnosis Changes?Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you...reactions1comment
Sun, Sweat, and Self-care: Managing Diabetes While Staying Active This SummerSummer is in full swing, and with it comes the urge to get outside, soak up the sunshine, and hit the beach...reactions6comments
A Sample Morning Routine for People With Type 2 DiabetesLiving with type 2 diabetes can feel like a full-time job. While you may not be able to change your diagnosis, you...reactions1comment
Caring for Your Kidneys When You Have DiabetesEach year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) releases updated guidelines for diabetes care. Those guidelines are based on the latest research and...reactions1comment
When Things Go in Opposite Directions at the Same Time!Last fall, in September 2022, I had bariatric surgery. To be precise, I had a gastrectomy, also known as a gastric sleeve...reactions1comment
