Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
Complications of Diabetes and Related Health Problems...Type 2 diabetes is what is known as a chronic health condition or disease. This means it will affect you for the...
Playing the Blame Game When You Have Type 2 Diabetes...Like many people, I blame myself for my type 2 diabetes (T2D). And it doesn't help that I still blame myself even...reactions2comments
Reflecting on Burnout and Frustration With Type 2 Diabetes...It's been over 30 years since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Overall, it has impacted my mental health more...reactionscomments
What Meals Can I Get for 20 Dollars?...Sadly, many people in America struggle with food security. Food security means having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious...reactions23comments
Learning the ABCDEs of Diabetes...Although getting a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming, keep in mind that most people with this disease can continue...
Carbohydrate Quick Reference Guide...Use this chart as a tool to stay on track with your carbohydrate goals each day. You’ll find quick portion size guides...reactions5comments
Heatwaves and Hypos: Woken Up by Low Blood Sugar...I'm not sure what woke me up first. Was it the hum of the oscillating fan? Or the cool sting of air...reactionscomments
Tips to Help Reduce Injection Discomfort...Insulin is administered as an injection using either an insulin syringe or penneedle tip (a pen needle tip is attached to the...reactionscomments
New Diagnosis...I was diagnosed on a whim My aide and I knew as soon as I got sick and couldn’t get better no...reactions2comments
What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed...Diabetes doesn't stop when other parts of life pull at your time and energy. And diabetes isn't something you can hand off to...reactions1comment
Will My Disability Benefits Change If My Diagnosis Changes?...Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you...reactions1comment
Sun, Sweat, and Self-care: Managing Diabetes While Staying Active This Summer...Summer is in full swing, and with it comes the urge to get outside, soak up the sunshine, and hit the beach...reactions6comments
A Sample Morning Routine for People With Type 2 Diabetes...Living with type 2 diabetes can feel like a full-time job. While you may not be able to change your diagnosis, you...reactions1comment
Trying to Lose My Belly Fat...Sugar stores fat in your cells and builds up in your belly, and I've tried to lose this fat but it's not...reactions3comments
Caring for Your Kidneys When You Have Diabetes...Each year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) releases updated guidelines for diabetes care. Those guidelines are based on the latest research and...reactions1comment
When Things Go in Opposite Directions at the Same Time!...Last fall, in September 2022, I had bariatric surgery. To be precise, I had a gastrectomy, also known as a gastric sleeve...reactions1comment
I Am Diabetic. Who Else Am I?...I have diabetes, like most of you reading this. I live with it every day of my life. Some days it sucks...reactionscomments
White Chicken Chili...One-pot dinners are such a great way to cook for a family. When they include vegetables, lean protein, and loads of fiber...reactionscomments
