How to Stay Motivated With New Lifestyle ChangesMaking some lifestyle changes can make a big difference when you are a person living with type 2 diabetes. While adjusting your...reactions2comments
3 Processed Foods Where Sodium Sneaks Up On UsMany of us living with diabetes (and without) need to be mindful of our salt intake. Too much salt contributes to high...reactionscomments
On The Go Healthy Eating HacksIt’s really easy to get too busy these days. Schedules are jam-packed with obligations, events, and plans. This often leaves little time...reactions1comment
3 Ways To Make Sure You're Eating Healthy In The New YearDiabetes means there's lots of talk about eating healthy. With the new year comes new resolutions and promises to eat healthy -...reactionscomments
My Mental Health Took a HitThere have been many articles written about the effect diabetes has on our mental health. For me, living with my diabetes has...reactions7comments
A Timeline of DiabetesAs we sit in a space of rapidly moving events, it can be difficult to remember where we came from. As medical...reactionscomments
Bone HealthDid you know that if you have type 2 diabetes you may be at greater risk for fractures? Researchers Khazai, Beck, and...reactionscomments
Meeting Carbohydrates - FruitThere’s a common misconception about diabetes and food – avoid sweets. It is true that our “Western diet” includes too much added...reactionscomments
Insulin Injection TipsAccording to The Diabetes, Attitudes, Wishes and Needs (DAWN) study, resistance to starting insulin therapy is a major problem among patients and...reactions5comments
How to Embrace the Power of the Clinical Trial on International Clinical Trials Day and BeyondWhen we pick up our prescriptions from the pharmacy, most of us do not think about where these drugs come from. Yet...reactionscomments
Why I Test My Sugar So Frequently"Why do you test your sugar so frequently?" This is the question that I get asked most often by my doctors, friends...reactions8comments
My Connection to Chronic Kidney Disease and T2DI developed type 2 diabetes first, and chronic kidney disease followed years later. This journey in my life sure is taking a...reactions1comment
How to Break Free From All-Or-Nothing EatingI remember when I embarked upon the very last diet of my life (and you’ll see why you should care in a...reactionscomments
Easy Teriyaki Shrimp Non-Fried-RiceThis recipe is my version of shrimp fried rice without all of the extra carbs. Enjoy this dish for lunch or dinner...reactionscomments
New Study Finds Once-Weekly Insulin May Be Effective for Managing Type 2 DiabetesA new study has found that a new once-weekly insulin treatment may be as effective as once-daily insulin in people with type...reactions2comments
How Do I Connect With Real People Living With Diabetes?Navigating life with type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when you are going through it without much support. It...reactionscomments
Is There More Sugar Hidden in Your Favorite Breakfast Foods?We have already shared with you several sources of hidden sugars, such as tomato sauce, low-fat foods, and canned fruit. But perhaps...reactionscomments
Starting Injectables or InsulinFor many people living with type 2 diabetes, starting treatment with injectables or insulin can be intimidating and disheartening. Even with good...reactionscomments
Be Nutty For NutsAre you including nuts in your daily menu? Well, you probably should. Scientific studies continue to show benefits for people with diabetes...reactionscomments
Hemp Seeds: A New Protein To TryI recently visited Detroit, Michigan’s Eastern Market with my family. Eastern Market is well known for being one of the largest historic...reactionscomments