Your Guide to Blood Sugar Monitoring with Type 2 Diabetes...Have you ever wondered how often to check your blood sugar and the best times of day to do it? As a...reactions12comments
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...reactions2comments
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...
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions7comments
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
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
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
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?...Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by diabetes. The retina is a part of the eye located on the back wall...
What to Expect at Your Next Diabetes Eye Exam...Do you regularly have your eyes checked, or is it a struggle to stay on top of your appointments? Maybe you have put...reactions3comments
Type 2 Diabetes and Health Insurance...Health insurance is an important issue for anyone with type 2 diabetes. Finding health insurance that includes hospitalization and major medical coverage...
Why Don’t They Take Their Medication?...Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop famously said, "Drugs don't work in patients who don't take them." Taking medications as prescribed (medication...reactions12comments
