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
Meet the Advocates: Shelley's Journey With DiabetesOur latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their diabetes diagnosis and management journey. Meet, Shelley! Ten years before my diagnosis...reactionscomments
Meet the Advocates: Megan’s Journey Helping Those With DiabetesOur latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their experience helping others along their diabetes journey. Meet, Megan! Take a deep...reactionscomments
A Fascinating Story of Diabetes: Elizabeth Gossett HughesWe often tend to think of insulin as life-saving for those with T1D, but it is for those with T2D as well. ...reactionscomments
Stopping Stress Eating Before it StartsEven when you are not feeling a strong emotion, you may resort to eating without the presence of physical hunger cues. This...reactions1comment
Diabetes Genetics and My ChildrenI worry about my children. I don’t want them to have diabetes. The reality is, they are at risk. I have to...reactionscomments
Diabetes Facts From Around The WorldPeople with diabetes are smart. Very smart. We have to be smart to manage this chronic disease. Almost every day, we learn...reactionscomments
The 3 Most Common Questions I’m Asked as a CDCESWhen working with type 2 diabetes patients, I receive many of the same questions related to diabetes care. Here are the top...reactionscomments
Diabetes: Things I Don’t and Things I DoI'm in a moment of annoyance. I feel bombarded by the do’s and don'ts of diabetes. I have made my own small...reactions6comments
Diabetes Burnout - How it HappenedDiabetes. Burnout. If you’ve never heard the term, I think this defines it pretty well. “...a state in which patients grow tired...reactions2comments
