4 Things to Ask Dr. Google After Your Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis...Have you ever gone online to find information about diabetes? You are not alone. According to Pew Research, the vast majority of adult...reactionscomments
Toby Smithson...Toby was previously a health leader on Type2Diabetes.com. Toby Smithson, M.S., RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND is a certified diabetes care and education...
Rachel Foster...Rachel was previously an advocate for Type2Diabetes.com. Rachel Foster has been living with type 2 diabetes since 2005, shortly before her 29th...
Brooke Morton...Brooke was previously an advocate on Type2Diabetes.com. Brooke Morton is a cross-site contributor at Health Union who is based in Orlando, Florida...
The Connection Between Nail Health and Type 2 Diabetes...People with type 2 diabetes are more likely than those without the condition to acquire fungus of the nail. While nail fungus...reactionscomments
When It Comes to Your CGM, Have a Backup Plan...In April 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled the devices used with many FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors due to...reactions2comments
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...We asked our community of Health Leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?...For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that weakens your immune...reactionscomments
Guess That Type 2 Diabetes Stat...In 2019, 2,142 people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes took our online Type 2 Diabetes In America survey. Each year, we learn...reactionscomments
Less Common Complications of Type 2 Diabetes...Diabetes is a complicated disease that affects many areas of a person’s life. In addition to managing their disease daily, many people...reactionscomments
Community Views: Advice About Starting a New Diabetes Drug...Treating type 2 diabetes (T2D) can feel overwhelming given how many different combinations of treatments and drugs are available. It is common...reactionscomments
2 Key Things to Do After a New Diabetes Diagnosis...After getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, and frustrated. These feelings may instill a fear that you've...reactionscomments
Reviewing Features of the New Dexcom G7 and Libre 3 CGMs...Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are devices worn on the body to monitor blood sugar levels consistently. CGMs have become increasingly popular over...reactions1comment
Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases...reactionscomments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes...reactionscomments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain...Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Up to 18 percent of people who get shingles will...reactionscomments
Diet and Nutrition...Proper nutrition is an important part of healthy living for every person. It is especially true for people with diabetes. Human bodies...
7 Myths About Shingles...Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactionscomments
