Why My A1C Isn’t My Only Type 2 Diabetes Goal...It seems like once I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, everything having to do with my health got reduced to a...reactions21comments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
Exercise Is Not a Punishment...We all think of special occasions as a time to maybe splurge a little on the better things in life. We buy...reactionscomments
Stretch More: Building a Healthy Tiny Habit...My first attempt at Move More, Sit Less had mixed results. Yes, I took more walks than I would have otherwise. But...reactions3comments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Diabetic Retinopathy and Other Vision Complications from Type 2 Diabetes...Type 2 diabetes is a condition that is caused by high blood glucose (sugar). Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes may...
Easy Overnight Vanilla Chia Pudding...Loaded with fiber, protein, and omega-3s, chia seeds are tiny but mighty. This overnight vanilla chia pudding offers a deliciously creamy texture...reactions2comments
Your Guide to Blood Sugar Monitoring with Type 2 Diabetes...Have you ever wondered how often to check your blood sugar and the best times of day to do it? As a...reactions12comments
What I Wish I Knew Sooner About Type 2 Diabetes...I still remember the day I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Of course, I was not in complete shock since...reactions2comments
Managing Dry Eye Symptoms With Diabetes...Dry eye disease is a common problem for people with diabetes. However, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts are better known diabetes complications that...
When Habits Shift: Overcoming Cravings and Dieting Fatigue in Diabetes Management...So, you’ve done the right thing by eating right or using medications that help curb appetite, such as semaglutide. But what happens...reactionscomments
8 Healthy Soda Alternatives That Actually Taste Good...Soda is an addicting combination of carbonation and sugar, and for some, caffeine. Once you’ve had it, you’ll probably want more. It...reactions6comments
Finding Compassion for Yourself After a Diabetes Diagnosis...Shame is an experience that many people with type 2 diabetes encounter. If you struggle with these feelings, you are not alone...reactions1comment
Revisiting the Health at Every Size Framework...In early 2023, new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for managing children's weight were released. I was shocked and disheartened by this...reactionscomments
BMI Cannot Be Used Alone to Measure Health...Body mass index, or BMI, is a tool doctors use to check how much a person weighs compared to how tall they...reactions3comments
Creating a Low Blood Sugar Action Plan...If you’re at risk for low blood sugar, it’s important to develop short and long term treatment plans. The first step starts with...reactionscomments
How to Manage Diabetes Burnout...In my head, the same image played repeatedly: I’m stuck on a merry-go-round, endlessly going around and around. But instead of reaching...reactions5comments
Why I Test My Sugar So Frequently..."Why do you test your sugar so frequently?" This is the question that I get asked most often by my doctors, friends...reactions8comments
