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In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of type2diabetes.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...

We have all heard of time management, but what about energy management? This involves being mindful of things that drain and boost your energy, and complementing your natural energy rhythms...

In the current environment, many of us are working from home and attempting to stockpile our pantries. It is likely no big surprise that we are keeping more packaged food...

Hi! My name is Shelley. I live with type 2 diabetes. Like most of us living with diabetes, I live healthy. In order to do that, I need a few...

We have a beautiful thing here! The Type2Diabetes.com community is growing. As our community grows and more experience fills our reservoir of information, we hope to strengthen and unify through...

There is certainly a learning curve when it comes to managing diabetes. Part of that learning curve includes monitoring and understanding your A1c results. Since these results and targets vary...

If you live with diabetes, and even if you don’t, exercise is key for our health and wellbeing. While exercise is good for our blood sugars, bodies, hearts, and emotional...

A frequent health goal, besides less phone time, is to eat more vegetables! This can be easier said than done. Here are a few tips on making that 2020 goal...

Motivation comes and goes, often in waves. You’ve likely had those weekend warrior projects followed by those times where you don’t want to get off the couch. So it’s no...

One reason people with type 2 diabetes avoid insulin treatment is because they have heard that insulin causes weight gain. In a quick internet search, I’m seeing phrases like “insulin...

The warm glow of sunshine on the skin is one of the great pleasures of summer. But as with most things, moderation is the key when it comes to enjoying...

Before being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2014, I had different favorite foods and meals. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy my old meals but not as often...

If you’re never heard of adverse childhood events (also called ACEs), you’re not alone. When we talk about risk factors for diabetes and other chronic health conditions, we often highlight diet...

Reading food labels can be confusing and frustrating. They are not written to be easy to decipher or for someone with a chronic illness. As a diabetic, you have to...

Managing your blood sugar when you have diabetes can be challenging. You may find that you and your doctor have to try a few different drugs before finding the best...

What if I told you that your life, literally, could depend on the amount of empathy your physician has for you? Would that shock or surprise you? Empathy is often described...

As a mother of four, I am amazed at how different each person’s eating habits can be. Likes, dislikes, appetite, and pickiness are all varied for everyone! Although I don’t...

Okay, I LOVE butternut squash - and not because it’s good for us - which it turns out, it totally is! I love butternut squash because it’s incredibly delicious and...