Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
Building a Diabetes Care Team...✨Challenges✨ We all have them, am I right? As a person with diabetes, they're definitely not something you can escape. When you're living with diabetes, it's important to have a...reactionscomments
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like good physical health, good mental health is vital...
How to Find Virtual Support During the Pandemic and Beyond...Now that we're years into the pandemic (!), you're probably used to doing just about everything virtually or through an online app. Shopping for groceries, working, watching movies, and connecting...reactionscomments
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries...Show your tastebuds some love with these dark chocolate-covered strawberries! This decadent dessert is more than just a holiday classic. Dark chocolate contains flavonols and polyphenols which are powerful antioxidants...reactionscomments
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 just recently exploded into everyday use by those...reactions3comments
Packing a Diabetes-Friendly Picnic...Spring is many people's favorite season, but it can be challenging for those living with type 2 diabetes because of all of the foods associated with this season. There are...reactions2comments
Boosting Flavor Without Adding Fat or Salt...If you have high blood pressure, are retaining fluid, or have been diagnosed with kidney disease, your doctor may have told you to reduce your sodium intake. According to the...reactionscomments
The emotional side of Type 2...Did you all have good family support with your diabetes when first diagnosed? And was your doctor supportive when first diagnosed? When I was diagnosed I was overwhelmed with how...reactions2repliesMental Health
Why I Test My Sugar So Frequently..."Why do you test your sugar so frequently?" This is the question that I get asked most often by my doctors, friends, family, and others in the diabetes community. To...reactions6comments
My Key to Type 2 Diabetes Management: Strength, Empowerment, Support..."Oh my... you've got type 2 diabetes? How will you manage everything?" During the first year of being diagnosed with diabetes, that's what I heard. That first year was harsh...reactions2comments
My AC1 levels ...I’ve been struggling with keeping my numbers low, but no matter what I’ve done in the past 20+ years I did have it under control back in 2015, but then...reactions3repliesA1cBlood Sugar ManagementDepression
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 help medical providers best care for you. Based...reactions1comment
Zoodles with Peanut Sauce and Tempeh...This veggie-filled, high-protein dish can work as a filling snack or light lunch. I love to eat this quick and easy recipe that can be made in a matter of...reactions3comments
3 Steps to a Successful Weight Management Plan...With a new year comes added pressure to make large-scale lifestyle changes. How many times have you decided to eat healthier, only to lose your path by February or March?...reactionscomments
