Does Insulin Cause Weight Gain? Not ExactlyOne reason people with type 2 diabetes avoid insulin treatment is because they have heard that insulin causes weight gain. In a...reactionscomments
The Impact of Human Error on Meter AccuracyMany individuals with type 2 diabetes monitor their day-to-day diabetes control with the help of a blood glucose meter. Blood glucose monitoring...reactions2comments
Stay on Track: How to Travel with DiabetesDiabetes doesn’t take any time off! The good news is, paying attention to your health while traveling doesn’t have to be that...reactionscomments
Helping The Newly DiagnosedYour friend, family member, colleague has approached you because they just received ‘the diagnosis’...they have type 2 diabetes. They look like they’re...reactionscomments
Living in the Gray Zone: My Experiences With Type 2 DiabetesI have been living with type 2 diabetes for about 5 years now. It has been a challenging experience, and I have...reactions1comment
Fueling For Exercise With Type 2 DiabetesA new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be intimidating. With new medications, possible insulin, and diet change recommendations, it can feel...reactionscomments
Fear of InsulinI have some fear of insulin. It is an irrational fear. There is no basis for it. I have had no previous...reactions4comments
How to Balance Your Type 2 Diabetes While Eating OutWith the slow opening of restaurants, one may be inclined to revisit all of your pre-pandemic favorites. But the excessively large portions...reactionscomments
My Diabetes Team—My Family Physician and the CardiologistI was diagnosed in 2005 during Diabetes Awareness Month, November. The diagnosis was delivered by my family physician’s (FP) office. I was...reactionscomments
7 Tips for Dealing With Depression & Type 2 DiabetesI have struggled with depression most of my life. For most of my life, it was undiagnosed. The struggle is real, though...reactions3comments
Decluttering your Life into Good Diabetes ManagementWhen we think of diabetes management, we think of the standard things: diet, exercise, medication, education or counseling, and maybe even therapy...reactionscomments
Dear Newly Diagnosed FriendDear Newly Diagnosed Friend, Hi. My name is Shelley. I have type 2 diabetes. I have had it for number of years...reactions6comments
The World of Type 2 Diabetes ComplicationsType 2 diabetes complications can span a vast variety of health issues from heart problems to infections and skin issues, plus many...reactionscomments
This is What You Need If You Want to Exercise MoreYou’ve probably heard it before: Get a social support system in place if you want to amp up your exercise frequency. Heck...reactionscomments
Community Views: (Mis)Understanding Type 2 DiabetesLiving with type 2 diabetes (T2D) brings many challenges. You must navigate changes to your physical health. You also encounter the T2D...reactionscomments
Checking My Blood Sugar...When It's The Last Thing I Feel Like DoingI know I’m not the only one who feels this way and being able to voice and share my feelings with people...reactions1comment
'Cheap' ExerciseI don’t know if I ever mentioned this before but I’m cheap. Others use words like frugal, thrifty. Cheap works for me...reactionscomments
Looking Back on Cataract Surgery With Type 2 DiabetesAfter having cataract surgery on both of my eyes I have a whole new outlook on the world! For the first time...reactions2comments
Book Review: Pocket Carbohydrate Counter Guide for DiabetesThis book is not what you think it is. At least it’s not what I thought it was going to be, based...reactionscomments
How to Settle Blood Sugar Fluctuations While SleepingAre you getting enough sleep? People are getting less sleep than ever before. In the 1960s, people slept for an average of...reactionscomments
