Newly Diagnosed? How to Be Prepared for Whatever the Day May Bring!...So many things have changed with your new diagnosis it can feel overwhelming. Not only did you have to learn to check...reactionscomments
Brace Yourself! Holiday Foods are Upon Us!...The holidays are upon us. Hopefully, many of us have survived Thanksgiving to an extent. Perhaps some of us felt like we...reactionscomments
Breaking My Silence About How Insulin Prices Have Impacted My Life...When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I was on the verge of going into a diabetic coma and needed insulin...reactions1comment
"Help! I'm Always Hungry!" -- Managing Our Hunger Signals...Redirecting our thoughts and energies when we’re trying to make lifestyle changes can be difficult, especially if we have developed a lifetime...reactionscomments
Gift Ideas for the Holidays - With Awareness!...Diabetes awareness isn't just about being knowledgeable about all that is diabetes... Diabetes awareness is also be about being aware of that...reactionscomments
Blood Sugar Monitoring Dictated By Health Insurance Rules and Cost...Within 9 months of my diagnosis, I was living med-free. I attribute that to consistently checking my blood sugars, maintaining restrictive and...reactions13comments
Fearing A "Low" (Hypoglycemia)...Hypoglycemia – low blood sugar – is a complication of diabetes associated with some diabetes medications (remember, diabetes itself is having high...reactionscomments
Rise and Shine! Reasons to Exercise Before Breakfast...For as long as I can remember my alarm clock has gone off long before sunrise. You might be wondering: Why would...reactionscomments
Why I Celebrate My Diaversary...This past October 31st was my 41st diaversary. YES, my diaversary. And yes, I celebrate my diagnoses date, a.k.a. diaversary - and...reactions1comment
The Roller Coaster of Getting Diagnosed with Gestational and Type 2 Diabetes....Age 36 I was pregnant with my last child. I got my gestational diabetes test just like all ladies do. I saw...reactions4comments
Diabetes-Compatible: Eating your way through a world of flavors...I look at my eating and cooking as an enjoyable way to manage myDiabetes and my life. It is not something to be...reactionscomments
Do You Celebrate Your Diaversary?...The first question you may be asking is “what’s a diaversary?” A diaversary is the anniversary of your diagnosis. It’s the day...reactionscomments
Can Clutter Cause Overeating?...Does clutter lead to overeating? Maybe, especially if you’re feeling out of control or stressed out. A study was recently published in...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes and Binge Eating Disorder...You’ve probably heard of anorexia and bulimia, but have you ever heard of binge eating disorder (BED)? BED is the most common...reactionscomments
A Letter to the Newly Diagnosed Type 2...Dear _______, I’m sorry. Learning that you have type 2 diabetes is simply awful. I know, I’ve been there. I was diagnosed...reactionscomments
8 Tips For Managing Diabetes on a Dime...One big concern for many persons with diabetes is finding the means for managing their condition on limited resources and limited income...reactionscomments
6 Holiday Eating Tips...It’s that time of year again! The time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends… and eat lots, and lots of...reactionscomments
3 Reasons You Might Want to Take a Walk in the Woods...As I write this article, I’m in a room filled with windows that lead to my back yard, and in any direction...reactionscomments
10 Things I Do and Don’t Look Forward to for the Holidays...All in all, I’m sure it will be a great holiday even though diabetes will always be in the back of my...reactions2comments
What to Expect If You’re Expecting: Pregnancy With Diabetes...Pregnancy can be both an exciting and stressful time. Adding diabetes into the mix, whether it's type 2 diabetes or another form...reactions1comment
