“Good Carbs” vs “Bad Carbs”...I see this terminology all the time and to be honest, I hate it. I am a firm believer that all foods...reactionscomments
Is Fatigue a Type 2 Diabetes Indicator?...There are many reasons you might be fatigued. The possibilities are vast, from not getting enough sleep to being sick or having...reactions8comments
Nighttime Snack- A Blood Sugar Must...Over and over again, I have heard people say “Don’t eat after 8pm, its bad for your health”. But it's important to...reactions15comments
Nocturnal Hypoglycemia...Thanks to the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), it is now well recognized that intensive glycemic control can reduce the risk...reactions6comments
What Is Type 2 Diabetes?...There are 3 main forms of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most...
Hemoglobin A1C Testing...The hemoglobin A1C test measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months. The test is also known...
Continuous Glucose Monitors: Um, How Do I Get One of Those?...There's a new kid in town: the continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Although the technology has existed for nearly 20 years, it has...reactions3comments
The Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Experience...Most people vividly remember the day they were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. While everyone's diagnosis story and events leading up to...reactionscomments
A Checklist for People Recently Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes...Have you been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Are you wondering, "Now what?" It is okay to feel overwhelmed after your...reactions11comments
Multiple Organs and Tissues Play a Role in Type 2 Diabetes...The pancreas is not the only organ in the body that impacts type 2 diabetes. Doctors now know that many organs and...
Symptoms of Diabetes That People Might Ignore...Most people know what type 2 diabetes is, but not as many people know the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Before officially...reactionscomments
Looking for Routines That Help You Better Manage Diabetes...Routines can help lighten the mental load of managing diabetes. They can help you take better care of yourself with more consistency...reactionscomments
Stress, Cortisol, Glucose, Oh My! How to Manage It All...Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is, without a doubt, a challenge in and of itself. Toss in the added stress of...reactionscomments
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose...Monitoring your blood glucose is an important part of managing type 2 diabetes. Knowing your numbers helps you understand whether your diabetes...
Diabetes Management Plan: A Personal Practice...Every person who has diabetes will inevitably experience it uniquely. While there are some symptoms and treatments that overlap, each person has...reactions1comment
New Year, a Better You...We all know the phrase, "new year, new you." For 2022 push for your goals to be an extension of your journey...reactionscomments
How to Be a “Glucose Goddess” in 4 Simple Steps...If you're reading this, you probably already know I have diabetes. For me, learning that I had diabetes was actually a positive...reactions3comments
Low-Sugar Crispy Cookie Cereal...When I was a child, I loved all the fun flavors of cereal that basically tasted like dessert. Although I was never...reactions1comment
Preparing for Festive Feasts: Strategies for a Healthy Holiday Season...Celebrating the holidays means getting together with family and friends and enjoying delicious food. As a result, people with type 2 diabetes...reactions7comments
Prioritizing Self-Care When So Much Gets in the Way...I get it: self-care is important when you have type 2 diabetes. But how do you juggle everything when there are so...reactionscomments
