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Although our summers often include vacations, as you know there is no such thing as taking a vacation from managing your diabetes! Managing diabetes year round can often have its...

I am on my soapbox today advocating for more positive messaging for diabetics on the internet, especially for those who are newly diagnosed. With megaphone in hand, I will begin...

You’re looking at a whole day of tasty meals handcrafted for you coming straight from a nutritious and undeniably delicious kitchen! With all the flavorful combinations you can mix and...

Have questions about diabetes (and who doesn't)? Diabetes educator and author Toby Smithson answers your questions in a "Tell Me..." series of videos. In this first clip from the "Tell...

Summer is going strong. For many, summer time means vacation time. Going on a vacation is a great way to get some necessary “R and R” and reconnect with family and...

I read a really great article on type2diabetes.com the other day. I even ventured out and made a comment (ok, a couple comments) but it got me thinking. There are...

When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...

Sugar is so delicious, isn’t it? I mean, not straight up or anything, but mixed into things, like chocolate chips and chocolate cake and chocolate bars and… well, I guess...

Living with a chronic disease increases a person’s risk of developing depression, and type 2 diabetes is no exception. Studies have found that people living with type 2 diabetes are...

If you are anything like me, part of the joy during a vacation is the food. That is not necessarily good when you have type 2 diabetes. When we plan...

Perhaps you’ve been accused of not being good at “watching what you eat.” “You really should pay more attention to how much saturated fat you’re eating.” “Are you sure you...

Many individuals with type 2 diabetes monitor their day-to-day diabetes control with the help of a blood glucose meter. Blood glucose monitoring is typically recommended for those who have insulin...

From creamy hummus and juicy tomatoes to olive oil and delicious seafood – the Mediterranean Diet is an undeniably tasty way to eat healthfully. You’re looking at an entire day’s...

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, more than 2 out 3 Americans are either overweight or obese. Given that weight loss is considered by...

In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...