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
High Fructose Corn SyrupFor years, high fructose corn syrup or HFCS has been a frequently discussed topic on the nutrition front. Many packages tout that...reactionscomments
Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) and Links to Diabetes Risk FactorsIf you’re never heard of adverse childhood events (also called ACEs), you’re not alone. When we talk about risk factors for diabetes and...reactionscomments
Access for All PeopleType 2 diabetes is not easy to live with. When you live with a chronic disease that requires medication and supplies, you...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life with Type 2 DiabetesMy day with type 2 diabetes looks like many other people’s day, at least on the surface. Unlike someone who uses insulin...reactionscomments
The Emotional Pain of DiabetesWhen we say the word ‘pain’, physical pain is often what comes to mind. I'd suggest most people have had physical pain...reactions13comments
Does Emotional & Mindless Eating Get In the Way of Your Diabetes Management?Are you emotionally eating? Struggle with self-control when eating? Find yourself eating mindlessly? These patterns can definitely interfere with effective diabetes management...reactionscomments
8 Ways To Better SleepThe editorial team recently asked the type 2 diabetes community what tips we have for sleeping better at night. Years ago my...reactions2comments
Go to a Diabetes Update Day!Recently I attended a diabetes update day in my area. They are open to both health professionals and people who live with...reactionscomments
8 Essential Things Needed for Type 2 DiabetesIn my humble opinion, there are 8 essential things needed to help us with type 2 diabetes. This list is almost self...reactions2comments
Diabetes, Illness, and Mental ExhaustionDiabetes. Awww! Doesn’t that word just make you want to jump for joy? Hardly. Diabetes sucks. Diabetes is hard: hard to learn...reactions6comments
Learning About T2D and “The Egregious Eleven”Over the years, the medical world has slowly peeled back layers of type 2 diabetes. Although diabetes can seem like a simple condition...reactionscomments
