Walking the Dog and Easing Back Into ExerciseMy good friend/neighbor was staying away from home overnight for a couple of weeks because she'd signed up to be a crafts...reactionscomments
5 Future Treatments for Type 2 DiabetesI am 38 years old and I have type 2 diabetes. I was diagnosed when I was 33 years young, and though...reactionscomments
Donating Blood With DiabetesOne thing I never thought about was the complications of donating blood with diabetes. At least I did not think about it...reactions1comment
Ways I De-Stress Pre Doctor's AppointmentEvery time I have a doctor's appointment scheduled (diabetes or otherwise), I have to amp myself up mentally for a few weeks...reactionscomments
Tried Tempeh?I can’t really call myself a vegetarian, even though there are lots of prefixes to “vegetarian” that add in dairy (lacto-vegetarian) or...reactionscomments
Teaching Healthy Habits EarlyLiving with type 2 diabetes is not easy. If you are also raising young children it can be especially difficult to navigate...reactionscomments
The Devaluing Of Diabetes Awareness MonthI have been reflecting back over Diabetes Awareness Month, November. Every year I enter into it feeling positive. Every year I come...reactions2comments
Interview With Dr. Jeff O'Boyle About Direct-to-Patient HealthcareAs someone who has dedicated a large portion of energy into pursuing solutions for people with chronic illness, including type 2 diabetes...reactionscomments
Using Online Shopping to Help Manage Your DiabetesAn advantage that has come from a global pandemic is that more businesses are offering more conveniences to their consumers. If you're like...reactionscomments
Diabetes Supplements— Helpful or Harmful?If you use diabetes supplements, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that nearly half of people with diabetes use supplements, like herbs or spices...reactionscomments
You Are AmazingI love this community, everything it stands for, and how it treats all the people that belong to it. One thing I...reactionscomments
My DiagnosisOn November 13, 2018, I went to the doctor for a check-up and to get my labs drawn. Due to other health...reactions4comments
Returning Old Medications To the PharmacyThis is a very hard article to write. I come from a place of privilege. I had the ability to pay my...reactionscomments
10 Ways to Sneak in a Little ExerciseI cannot tell you how many times I have started an exercise routine. I have tried walking, weight training, P90X and jogging...reactions1comment
10 Tips For Managing Your Diabetes During The SummerAlthough our summers often include vacations, as you know there is no such thing as taking a vacation from managing your diabetes!...reactionscomments
10 Tips for Managing Diabetes While TravelingJuly is one of the busiest months for travel. Schools out, work hours may be shorter, and extra days off for summer...reactionscomments
My Diabetes Team—The EndocrinologistRecently, I wrote a piece about two doctors that are on my diabetes team. My family physician and my cardiologist. My family...reactionscomments
10 Facts about the History of DiabetesNovember 14 is world diabetes day and November is Diabetes awareness month! World diabetes day is internationally recognized; with the hope of...reactionscomments
Managing Diabetes During a Pandemic – A Tricky ThingAs a medical professional who worked in public health for nearly 25 years, I can tell you that what we are currently...reactionscomments
I Need Some Exercise!Ugh! I’m going stir crazy! I need some exercise! Omg. Did I just say that? I hate exercise...so what’s happening to me?...reactionscomments
