Avoiding Type 2 Diabetes in Our Kids...Have you looked at the numbers of people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes lately? They are staggering. I know it can be hard as adults to look beyond ourselves...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sick Day Surprise...I write and speak to patients often about how illness complicates the management of diabetes. In fact, I wrote a post earlier this year I called “Sick Day” Diabetes Self...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Clinical Inertia and Does It Affect You?...Struggling with higher blood sugars? You may have also experienced clinical inertia and not even realized it. Clinical inertia describes what happens if your medical provider does not advance your diabetes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Miso Soup...It sounds weird, but miso soup is seriously one of my favorite things to eat! I eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. I use refrigerated...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning How to Cook...With limitations on how often you visit the store, and plenty of restaurant closures, many are finding themselves cooking much more frequently than they once did. If you have been...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Grilled Chicken Wrap...A great way to meal prep for the week is to grill chicken on Sunday and use it throughout multiple meals during the week. This makes for easier cooking and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meet the Advocates: Megan’s Journey Helping Those With Diabetes...Our latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their experience helping others along their diabetes journey. Meet, Megan! Take a deep breath. You’re going to be okay. Too often...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Make-for-Later Broccoli Egg Muffins...Finding a high-protein breakfast that will help keep you satisfied until lunch can be somewhat of a challenge. And if it also needs to be convenient, that can make it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cured vs. Controlled...One thing I hate reading about, especially from toxic online communities or websites, is when people talk about being cured of type 2 diabetes. I think this puts a false...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is Fear of Diabetes Complications Getting in the Way?...There it was. In my Twitter feed. From the American Diabetes Association and on World Diabetes Day, no less. “#Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Type 2 Diabetes...Type 2 diabetes is a condition that is caused by high blood glucose (sugar). Blood glucose comes from the foods you eat, and it is your main source of energy...
Living With Type 2 Diabetes...Being diagnosed with a chronic disease like type 2 diabetes can be challenging. After you get over the initial shock of learning you have diabetes, you will likely have dozens...
Managing Type 2 Diabetes...When you have type 2 diabetes, every day is an opportunity to take care of yourself and manage your blood glucose (sugar) levels. Managing your glucose levels can help you...
Myths & Misconceptions About Type 2 Diabetes...Like many health conditions, many myths and misconceptions exist about diabetes. Some are based on outdated medical information, some on folklore, some on wrong ideas about the causes of diabetes...
Diabetes and the Workplace...Having a fulfilling and rewarding job is important to most people. In fact, our work helps us define who we are and gives us independence, economic stability, and a sense...
Type 2 Diabetes and Health Insurance...Health insurance is an important issue for anyone with diabetes. Finding health insurance that includes hospitalization and major medical coverage is essential for any person with a serious health condition...
Type 1 Diabetes...In people with type 1 diabetes, their body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. This is a hormone that helps glucose (sugar) from...
Prediabetes...If you have prediabetes, you have blood glucose (sugar) levels that are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. Prediabetes is very common – about...
Reacting to Your Diagnosis...Learning that you have a chronic illness like diabetes can be emotionally challenging. After you have been diagnosed, you may find yourself dealing with many different feelings, including anxiety, confusion...
Working From Home: 3 Things I Do Daily for My Health...Many of us are now working from home (either full or part-time), thanks to COVID-19. And it can be a challenge. Here are some things that help me stay on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
