Vision Complications of Type 2 Diabetes...Vision problems can be one of the most frightening complications of diabetes. If not managed properly, they can result in vision loss...reactions5comments
We’re Saying the Same Thing, but Using Different Words: Insulin...Have you ever been to a medical appointment and felt like your healthcare team was speaking a whole different language? If so...reactions2comments
What I Wish Someone With Type 2 Diabetes Would Ask Me as a CDCES...I LOVE when someone comes to see me with a list of questions. I'm a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)...reactions2comments
How To Self-Advocate With Your Doctors...Living with type 2 diabetes can be a challenge, to say the least. Not only do you have to manage your nutrition...reactionscomments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right...
Listening to Your Body: Understanding Its Signals...Listen to your body. What is it telling you? I was doing a centering exercise. It was supposed to bring me calm...reactions5comments
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing...
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
