Six Reasons Why I Love Type 2 Diabetes Peer SupportPeer support is defined as ‘a supportive relationship between people who have a lived experience in common.’ It’s origins appear to have...reactions5comments
Be Fair With Skin CareCaring for your skin is very important for everyone. But when you are diabetic that importance level increases. Did you know that...reactions4comments
Type 2 Diabetes and Sleep ProblemsPoor sleep and type 2 diabetes…Which comes first? It turns out that the relationship between type 2 diabetes and sleep has “chicken...reactions5comments
Little Steps Turn Into Big StridesNew year, new goals - some can seem easy, others seem damn near impossible. Here are some tips to turn small healthy steps...reactionscomments
"Sneaking" in ExerciseI try to "sneak" in exercise in ways that don't seem like exercise - know what I mean? Like I take the...reactionscomments
Partnering With Type 2 Diabetes ManagementEven though we talk a lot about diabetes being a self-managed condition, it is helpful if you have a support system in...reactionscomments
Diabetes Management in the Spring and SummerIn the past week where I live, weather wise, we had rain, snow, a ‘bring-down-the-hydro-poles’ ice storm and now warm sunshine. It’s...reactions3comments
Move More and Sit Less: How to StartThe federal government just released updated guidelines for physical activity. Ten years after issuing its first set of guidelines, we are reminded...reactionscomments
My Diabetes Team—My FamilyI’ve written a couple of installations on the theme of ‘My Diabetes Team.’ This being my final, it is also the most...reactions3comments
My Diabetes Team—The Registered DietitianI’m singing praises for the Registered Dietitians (RD) today who support those of us dealing with diabetes. Some have special certifications like...reactionscomments
My Visit to the FDA - A New Front in Diabetes ManagementLast March, the diaTribe Foundation contacted me with a powerful opportunity. They were looking for advocates, or persons with diabetes, who could...reactionscomments
June 6th Is National Gardening Exercise DayJune 6th is National Gardening Exercise Day. A day when all of us are encouraged to rise up from our chairs/couches and...reactionscomments
The Negative Language Around DiabetesI am on my soapbox today advocating for more positive messaging for diabetics on the internet, especially for those who are newly...reactionscomments
Coping with Negative ProgressSo many people, including myself, have gone into a doctor’s appointment knowing my A1c has to be better than last time. I...reactionscomments
Will Fancy Workout Clothes Make You Want to Exercise?I was doing some research for another article and came across a really interesting study: According to researchers at Northwestern University, the...reactionscomments
The Flexibility of Newer InsulinsNot so many years ago, your options for insulin were limited to Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) and regular, or some combination of...reactions2comments
More Newbie Tips From The ‘Living It’ PerspectiveI want to make reference to a post I just read that will help many people who have been recently diagnosed and...reactionscomments
Staying Healthy Working Night ShiftIt’s no secret, compared to working during the day, working the night shift does much more damage to the body and it's...reactionscomments
Stop Misleading Us: There is No Cure for DiabetesDiabetes can be very confusing. There is so much to learn when first diagnosed. New skills, new lifestyles, new words. Almost a...reactions6comments
GranolaAre you tired of plain Greek yogurt? This recipe for granola is sure to liven up your plain yogurt. If your meal...reactionscomments
