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
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
