New Habit Possibilities for a Healthier New Year...While most of us are still in the planning and prepping mode that December brings, soon enough, we will all be looking...reactions2comments
Resolutions Aren't Just for January...The beginning of a new calendar year can be a motivating time to set resolutions or commit to healthy changes. Most of...reactions2comments
Eating Right When Eating Out...Imagine that you’re about to complete your advanced certification in healthy eating for type 2 diabetes. You know your meal plan backward...reactionscomments
Don’t Beat Yourself Up If You Struggle With Healthy Eating During the Holidays...Fall and winter holidays…For many of us, this is a time when we struggle to stay on track with healthy behaviors, especially...reactionscomments
The Hidden Costs of Diabetes...Diabetes is expensive. This is true even if you have "good" healthcare coverage. Either the monthly premiums cost a lot, or the...reactions2comments
Quiz Yourself! Do You Know the General Diabetes Guidelines?...Quiz yourself and test your knowledge with this diabetes guidelines quiz! Managing your diabetes and all the instructions that go along with...reactions2comments
Switching From an Oral Medication to an Injectable...Thank you to our awesome community members for being so open and sharing your treatment experiences with us! It is very clear...reactionscomments
Neuropathy: Going Beyond Tablets for Treatment...Neuropathy is a notoriously tough complication of type 2 diabetes. Nighttime leg pain, numbness, burning, shooting pains, extreme sensitivity to touch, and...reactionscomments
Should I Be Worried About My Diabetes?...Should I be worried about my type 2 diabetes (T2D)? This question pops up from time to time, and there's not always...reactions18comments
What Does Type 2 Diabetes Progression Mean?...Type 2 diabetes happens when your body becomes resistant to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your cells use sugar in...reactions5comments
Low Carb Alternatives for Popular Thanksgiving Dishes...You may have heard the adage “gobble until you wobble” before, and can sense the uncomfortable feeling of fullness that many of...reactions1comment
Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs...It’s pretty easy to blame carbohydrates for our diabetes challenges. After all, it is carbohydrate foods that send blood glucose levels rising...reactions1comment
This is What You Tell Yourself to Survive the Holiday Buffet...I was a dieter and highly regulated my food for years (and years). That meant that I’d use up a whole lotta...reactions2comments
What Is a CDCES & How I Can Find One?...Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES), informally known as "diabetes educators," can be a critical part of your care team. Here’s a...reactions4comments
Medicare Changes to CGM Coverage...Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have become an integral piece of managing diabetes and have been steadily gaining popularity in recent years. Unfortunately...reactionscomments
Savor the Season, Not Just the Sweets: My T2D Holiday Tips...Raise your hand if you are ready for the holidays. Yep, me too! The holidays are a time for joy, family, and...reactionscomments
Let's Talk Blood Glucose Control...When living with a chronic condition like type 2 diabetes (T2D), it can be easy to feel discouraged and frustrated. But you’re...reactions1comment
All Symptoms Matter With Type 2 Diabetes...I began having difficulty swallowing and started sweating excessively. These and other symptoms that I assumed were nothing serious and eventually disappeared...reactions7comments
Managing Type 2 Diabetes: A Journey of Dedication and Care...Mrs. Suman Das's battle with Type 2 diabetes has undoubtedly posed a myriad of challenges for her. The physical symptoms she experiences...reactions5comments
Good Food, Real Fast: The Building Blocks of Nutritious Meals...One of the main reasons people say it's challenging to eat healthily is that it takes too much time to make a...reactionscomments