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There are many ways to get motivated to work out or get active. For some, it's just about managing their diabetes while others have their reasons, whatever they may be...

The disease of diabetes is one that most people are familiar with. Chances are, if you are reading this, you know someone with diabetes or have diabetes yourself. While in...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

Toby Smithson personally lives with diabetes and helps others with diabetes through her work as a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, as well as her contributions here on Type2Diabetes.com...

Eating well with diabetes plays a central role in managing your blood sugar, can help prevent diabetes complications, and protect your body down to your DNA. Here are six tips...

As we all know that it's recommended that we as diabetics should exercise as part of our diabetes management plans. Sometimes we cannot get out and go to the gym...

The first mistake I made was not getting a glucometer. It is near impossible to control your blood sugar if you don’t know what it is. For some reason, I...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

With all of the different names for sugar, reading food labels these days can be quite challenging. One of the common ingredients found in today’s products is sugar alcohol. So...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

Every time I have a doctor's appointment scheduled (diabetes or otherwise), I have to amp myself up mentally for a few weeks before my appointment.  Why? Going to the doctor...

We’re living in interesting times. The novel coronavirus pandemic has affected us all. Whether we’re living under a stay-at-home order or not, our daily routine and communities have been disrupted...

Who doesn’t love bread, muffins, biscuits, cookies, and scones? There is something about these high carb goods that are oh-so-satisfying and delicious. As you already know, these types of foods...

The current COVID-19 pandemic has led many to experience financial and employment strain. Some pharmaceutical companies are taking action to make sure prescription drugs are available and more affordable for...

Those of us with diabetes often have specialists involved. Endocrinologists, nephrologists, internists, cardiologists to name a few. For the most part, we trust them and their knowledge. That’s why we...