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The healthy & hydrated giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! As the heat of summer is upon us, monitoring water intake and hydration levels is an essential...

Make sleep cool again! We live in a society where sleep deprivation is often glorified. Lack of sleep usually gets viewed as a badge of honor for hustle, grind, and...

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now considered a metabolic disease. You may have heard of metabolic syndrome when learning about type 2 diabetes (T2D). Metabolic syndrome is a group...

Diabetes is expensive. This is true even if you have "good" healthcare coverage. Either the monthly premiums cost a lot, or the monthly copays are pricey. And since there's no...

I honestly do try to eat better. I'm not saying I'm always very good at it, but I try. Recently, I took note of how confusing making healthier choices can...

It's time to face the facts: people aren't getting enough fiber. The most recent data shows that the average adult in the United States consumes approximately 15 grams daily, well...

As soon as I heard the words, "You have type 2 diabetes," a chill ran through my body. Not only did I fear the unknown, but needles and finger pricks...

If you are living with type 2 diabetes, then managing stress is a critical component of your diabetes management. Even if you feel like everything else in your life is...

It could be hard to imagine a good get-together without a drink or two. Alcohol is a common part of many social events, from weddings to birthdays to an afternoon...

Soon, in the U.S., folks will have access to an FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). That means without a doctor's prescription and no worrying about whether health insurance...

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can be an overwhelming experience. Controlling your blood sugar levels is the most crucial among the many challenges you have to deal with. It...

There are many reasons to tell your friends or family about your experiences living with type 2 diabetes. And while it's not required that you do, especially if you're a...

Have you ever told someone, "I don't need to worry about low blood sugars, because my blood sugars are always high?" As a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES)...

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a condition in which the body cannot regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels properly. This happens because the body either does not produce enough insulin or...

The crinkle of a chip bag at a work meeting, the raised eyebrows as I reach for a second slice of pecan pie at a family function—these seemingly innocuous moments...

Imagine living your best life with type 2 diabetes. What would that look like? How would you feel? What experiences would you pursue? What would you do regularly? What would...

High blood pressure and diabetes are the top causes of end-stage renal (kidney) disease. If you have diabetes-related kidney disease, changes to your diabetes care are likely necessary. Here are...