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
What Is “Basal” Insulin?I try hard to make diabetes terms easy to understand, including types of insulin. However, being human, I still fall short! Recently, a person...reactionscomments
How to Make a Plant-Forward Lifestyle a Reality With Type 2 DiabetesLet the record be set straight: a plant-forward diet is not a fancy term for bird food or never eating dairy, fish...reactionscomments
You're More Than Your A1C! Thinking Beyond Your NumbersIf you weren’t good at math or didn’t like numbers before, you sure are going to get comfortable with them after being...reactions2comments
Healthy Snacking On The Go!When you're out and about, finding healthy, diabetes-friendly snacks can often be difficult. But, going a long time without eating can cause...reactionscomments
14 Wishes for Families Affected by DiabetesWith 425 million people living with diabetes worldwide very few families have escaped the effects of this chronic illness. Aiming to address...reactionscomments
6 Reasons Why You Need to Make an Appointment With a CDCESDiabetes is 24/7 and 365 days a year. Living with diabetes is hard work both mentally and physically. From the minute you...reactions1comment
Advocating for our NeedsA very close friend told me the other day that you have to advocate for yourself and your family when it comes...reactions1comment
Community Member Spotlight: Jai SmithIt is time to get to know some community members! We recently spoke with Jai Smith, an active community member on Type2Diabetes.com...reactionscomments
Why Diabetes Advocacy Is Important to MeAt various times in my life, I’ve felt lonely. However, the loneliest time in my life was during the six days in 2011...reactionscomments
