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...reactions15comments
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
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
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
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
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
