Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
What Is LADA / 1.5 Diabetes?When an adult is diagnosed with diabetes, it is often automatically assumed that they have type 2 diabetes. However, not every adult...reactionscomments
Dark Chocolate Covered StrawberriesShow your tastebuds some love with these dark chocolate-covered strawberries! This decadent dessert is more than just a holiday classic. Dark chocolate...reactionscomments
Break the Cycle of All-or-Nothing Thinking PatternsAll-or-nothing patterns of thinking often show up with health-related behaviors. That’s because your behaviors follow your thoughts. That’s why keeping your thoughts...reactionscomments
Check Your Blood Sugar - No Matter WhereI’m here to tell you to check your blood sugar whenever and wherever you want and or need to, don’t let anyone...reactions3comments
I Check My Blood Sugar "Too Much"My endocrinologist, pharmacist, and insurance company all agree that I check my blood sugar too much. I disagree. As a person living...reactions19comments
Have You Checked Your Feet?Lately I’ve been thinking of my diabetes self care, focusing mainly on my feetf. I have never given much thought to my...reactions14comments
Managing Type 2 Diabetes in ChildrenOver the past two decades, the incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in children has been rising. It was uncommon for kids...reactionscomments
How to Help Your Children Understand Your Life with DiabetesOne of the hardest things about living with a chronic illness like diabetes is knowing that it doesn’t just affect me. It...reactionscomments
Community Answers: What Complications Have You Experienced?We asked our Facebook community members: ‘What complications or health problems have you experienced associated with diabetes?’ We received a wide variety...reactionscomments
Do You Hear or Do You Listen?Do you 'hear' or do you 'listen'? Strange question isn't it? Why would someone ask such a question? There are many reasons...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Dan (Part 1)It is time to get to know some community members! We recently spoke with Dan Meredith, an active community member on our...reactionscomments
Diabetes as a Comorbidity for COVID-19Here I sit, at home, waiting for my COVID-19 swab test result. The result is to be available in the next 24-48...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk about PoopPoop. We don’t talk about it openly but we should. We all know it can be embarrassing but to be frank, we...reactions8comments
