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...reactionscomments
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...
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...reactions20comments
How Often Should I Check My Blood Sugar?...Have you ever wondered how often to check your blood sugar and the best times of day to do it? As a...reactions10comments
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
How to Create New Active Habits After Weight Gain...Restaurants have often taken the heat for their contribution to extra calories and unwanted weight gain. But some of our favorite go-to...reactions1comment
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
Essential Items for Your Diabetes Emergency Kit...It's always useful to be prepared for any emergency. As someone who loves having helpful kits handy and who has diabetes, I...reactionscomments
Common Eye Problems Caused by Diabetes...Type 2 diabetes is a condition that is caused by high blood glucose (sugar). Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes may...
What to Know If You Have Been Diagnosed With Diabetic Macular Edema...A possible complication for people with type 2 diabetes is macular edema, an eye condition that affects vision. If you have been...reactionscomments
What You Should Know About Diabetic Retinopathy...You may have heard the term diabetic retinopathy (DR). But that doesn't mean diabetic retinopathy is simple to understand! Here are a...reactionscomments
The Optimization Trap: How to Manage Diabetes Without Striving for Perfection...Is it better to eat carbs first or last? Should I exercise in the morning or the evening? How much water should...reactions6comments
