Glucose Checking: You Gotta Know Your "Why"...My heart sank when I read the Facebook post. It was from a man who was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...reactions2comments
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
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...reactionscomments
4 Steps to Get Motivated to Exercise...You’ve got to MOVE it move it! There’s no one size fits all for exercise. Our modern diet leans toward high-fat, high-calorie...reactions2comments
Easy Ways to Break Up Sedentary Time...Over the last few years, sitting has become a leading culprit to health complications. Wonder if you're sedentary? It's kind of a...reactionscomments
Ways to Keep the Weight off in 2018!...Exercising doesn't mean you have to go to the gym. Fitting 5-15 minute sessions of physical activity in 3 to 4 times...reactionscomments
Exercise Your Way to Maintenance...So you’ve lost the excess weight, now it’s time to maintain! Did you know that consistent exercise is one of the most...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Progression: How You Can Take Action...The progressive nature of diabetes is a tough topic for diabetes-related medical professionals to discuss on two counts. First, we do not...reactions3comments
Your Evolving Diabetes Plan: Tips for Continuous Improvement...As you navigate your health journey, taking a fresh approach to managing your diabetes is always a good idea. Revamping your diabetes...reactionscomments
Is Diabetes Dragging Down Your Headspace and Dulling Your Mood?...Mental health is a huge part of taking care of diabetes. Yes, diabetes is going to throw you for a loop some...reactionscomments
When Type 2 Diabetes Leads to Burnout...We surveyed people with type 2 diabetes to better understand what it’s like living with a condition that can be so difficult...reactions4comments
Types of Insulin Pens...Managing your blood sugar when you have diabetes can be challenging. You may find that you and your doctor have to try...reactionscomments
Understanding Insulin Pumps...Many people with type 2 diabetes will require insulin at some point in time. Insulin remains the fastest way to lower blood...reactionscomments
Understand Your Insulin...Insulin is an important part of many people’s regimen with type 2 diabetes. This medication helps to keep us in a healthy...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Month 2021...November is Diabetes Awareness Month! We know living with diabetes encompasses more than "just diet and exercise." Therefore, throughout the month, we...reactionscomments
Your Guide to Managing Sugar Cravings with Diabetes...Managing sweet cravings is more complex than simply having "self-restraint." In fact, many lifestyle choices may be feeding your sweet tooth—making it...reactions2comments
More Than Just Pills: A Patient's Perspective on Pharmacist Care...In a couple of my earlier posts, I have talked about who was on my diabetes team. Your team may be similar...reactions1comment
From Your Pharmacist: Ways We Help Manage Your Type 2 Diabetes...Most people with type 2 diabetes have medications to help manage glucose levels. Because of this, people with type 2 diabetes often...reactions2comments
Benefits of Meal Prep for Type 2 Diabetes...Eating healthy food is an important cornerstone of managing type 2 diabetes well. Yet, with all the demands on your time and...reactions9comments