It's Time For That Postponed New Year's ResolutionWow—the first day of spring is already here, and I’m wondering if you remember my “sage” advice on making New Year’s resolutions?...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed? How to Be Prepared for Whatever the Day May Bring!So many things have changed with your new diagnosis it can feel overwhelming. Not only did you have to learn to check...reactionscomments
Brace Yourself! Holiday Foods are Upon Us!The holidays are upon us. Hopefully, many of us have survived Thanksgiving to an extent. Perhaps some of us felt like we...reactionscomments
Breaking My Silence About How Insulin Prices Have Impacted My LifeWhen I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I was on the verge of going into a diabetic coma and needed insulin...reactions1comment
"Help! I'm Always Hungry!" -- Managing Our Hunger SignalsRedirecting our thoughts and energies when we’re trying to make lifestyle changes can be difficult, especially if we have developed a lifetime...reactionscomments
Gift Ideas for the Holidays - With Awareness!Diabetes awareness isn't just about being knowledgeable about all that is diabetes... Diabetes awareness is also be about being aware of that...reactionscomments
Blood Sugar Monitoring Dictated By Health Insurance Rules and CostWithin 9 months of my diagnosis, I was living med-free. I attribute that to consistently checking my blood sugars, maintaining restrictive and...reactions13comments
Fearing A "Low" (Hypoglycemia)Hypoglycemia – low blood sugar – is a complication of diabetes associated with some diabetes medications (remember, diabetes itself is having high...reactionscomments
Rise and Shine! Reasons to Exercise Before BreakfastFor as long as I can remember my alarm clock has gone off long before sunrise. You might be wondering: Why would...reactionscomments
Why I Celebrate My DiaversaryThis past October 31st was my 41st diaversary. YES, my diaversary. And yes, I celebrate my diagnoses date, a.k.a. diaversary - and...reactions1comment
The Roller Coaster of Getting Diagnosed with Gestational and Type 2 Diabetes.Age 36 I was pregnant with my last child. I got my gestational diabetes test just like all ladies do. I saw...reactions4comments
Diabetes-Compatible: Eating your way through a world of flavorsI look at my eating and cooking as an enjoyable way to manage myDiabetes and my life. It is not something to be...reactionscomments
Do You Celebrate Your Diaversary?The first question you may be asking is “what’s a diaversary?” A diaversary is the anniversary of your diagnosis. It’s the day...reactionscomments
Can Clutter Cause Overeating?Does clutter lead to overeating? Maybe, especially if you’re feeling out of control or stressed out. A study was recently published in...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes and Binge Eating DisorderYou’ve probably heard of anorexia and bulimia, but have you ever heard of binge eating disorder (BED)? BED is the most common...reactionscomments
A Letter to the Newly Diagnosed Type 2Dear _______, I’m sorry. Learning that you have type 2 diabetes is simply awful. I know, I’ve been there. I was diagnosed...reactionscomments
8 Tips For Managing Diabetes on a DimeOne big concern for many persons with diabetes is finding the means for managing their condition on limited resources and limited income...reactionscomments
6 Holiday Eating TipsIt’s that time of year again! The time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends… and eat lots, and lots of...reactionscomments
3 Reasons You Might Want to Take a Walk in the WoodsAs I write this article, I’m in a room filled with windows that lead to my back yard, and in any direction...reactionscomments
10 Things I Do and Don’t Look Forward to for the HolidaysAll in all, I’m sure it will be a great holiday even though diabetes will always be in the back of my...reactions2comments
