Starting Conversations: Getting Your Ducks in a RowTalking about the end of our life can feel taboo, but the fact is we will all be in that stage of...reactions1comment
Importance of EmpathyWe have a beautiful thing here! The Type2Diabetes.com community is growing. As our community grows and more experience fills our reservoir of...reactionscomments
The Emotions Diabetes Creates in MeLife is truly wonderful, filled with good things. We love the good things, the ‘ups.’ We feel free. We laugh. We enjoy...reactions2comments
How to Beat the Holiday Blues“Winter is coming…” For many folks, this is a time when we struggle to stay on track with healthy behaviors. Let us...reactionscomments
Making the Decision to Pursue Bariatric SurgeryEarlier this year, after trying medications, exercises, various lifestyle/eating techniques, and more, my weight hit an all-time high. After much thought and...reactions1comment
Baking Adventures with Type 2 DiabetesBaking is one of the great joys in life. There’s something satisfying about starting with a pile of dry powders, cups filled...reactionscomments
Rebounding From a Bad DayIn my opinion, diabetes is one of the biggest pain in the butt diseases to manage. You have to worry about your...reactions2comments
Assistance ProgramsIt is probably no big surprise to hear that managing your diabetes can be quite costly. The average cost of health care...reactions2comments
Life with Diabetes Across the Globe: Reflections on the Diabetes World CongressSix thousand health professionals, researchers, and people with diabetes gathered in Busan, South Korea last December to discuss all things diabetes at...reactionscomments
Apps to Help with Diabetes ManagementI love apps. I love free apps. Some I use on my phone, some on my tablet. Since I have this thing...reactions8comments
Type 2 Diabetes Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions3comments
Annoyed by my DiabetesI have a headache. A lousy one today. My sugars are up because of it. There are a few things that come...reactions4comments
All in the Family – Getting Buy-in on the Healthy Food and Exercise PlanGetting everyone involved in your diet and exercise plan will make a tremendous impact in your life! It’s so much easier to...reactionscomments
Air Travel with a CGMAir travel with type 2 diabetes requires some special attention. This is especially true if you are wearing a continuous glucose monitor...reactions3comments
Air Travel with Type 2 DiabetesAir travel with type 2 diabetes comes with extra stuff to manage. Schedules, routines, meds, and devices all require some special attention...reactionscomments
4 More Foods to Boost ImmunityThis year, avoid calling in sick to summer festivities with the immune fighting power of whole food ingredients. Of course, food alone...reactionscomments
How to Eat More Healthy FatsYou've heard it before–eat more of the right kind of fats! But how can you be sure you’re adding the right amounts...reactionscomments
Low Carbohydrate Food Shopping on a BudgetYou may be considering starting a low-carbohydrate diet to manage your diabetes, but after reading what it actually entails, you might be...reactions9comments
Why Are There Stigmas Around Type 2 Diabetes?If you have diabetes, then you have probably dealt with a stigma before. Managing diabetes on a daily basis is already enough...reactions3comments
How to Help Your Family Deal With Your DiagnosisOh, man. You’ve just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In addition to all of the new things you have to stay...reactionscomments
