The Freestyle Libre 2 System is Here!...It seems like we were just introduced to the Freestyle Libre, and now the anticipated Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System has...reactionscomments
Freestyle Libre Updates...In September, it was announced that the FDA approved the Freestyle Libre, the first continuous glucose monitor that does not require finger...reactions1comment
Food Decisions In-the-Moment Are a Recipe for Disaster...People often request my help in developing strategies to use in the moment for dealing with struggles around food. This includes temptations...reactionscomments
What If We Focused on Exercise Instead?...There are three legs to the stool that is managing life with type 2 diabetes: medicine, diet, and exercise. Every book I’ve...reactions3comments
Finding the Motivation...So often people talk about making lifestyle changes. They may change a few habits for a week and then decide it’s not...reactionscomments
Five Natural Ways to Reduce Insulin Resistance...If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know that your body has trouble regulating blood sugar levels. This is because the...reactions9comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a health condition and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
What to Do When You are Feeling Overwhelmed...Many things in life can put you in the position of feeling overwhelmed. Diabetes is one of those. Whether you are newly...reactionscomments
My Favorite Food and Meals...Before being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2014, I had different favorite foods and meals. Don't get me wrong, I still...reactionscomments
Your Diabetes and Your Family...Does your family take an active role when it comes to your diabetes? Does your spouse, partner, child, sibling, or friends who...reactions1comment
Diabetes: Failure or Success?...I’ve always liked the phrase, failure is not an option. I strive to not fail. I strive to do the best job...reactions2comments
Exercise Within Your Capacity!...Raise your hands, please. At this time in your life, how many of you see yourself: The dialogue bubble over my head...reactions3comments
Fitting in Physical Activity...We all know that getting in exercise and being physically active is important for your health. But sometimes it can be difficult...reactionscomments
Do These Factors Keep You From Sticking to Healthy Diabetes Behaviors?...We have all heard of time-suckers, but what about energy suckers? Those are the things that tend to just drain your batteries...reactionscomments
Who Manages Your Diabetes?...Managing a chronic condition such as diabetes takes time and effort. To help ensure your personal goals and needs are met, it...reactions2comments
Starting Conversations: Getting Your Ducks in a Row...Talking about the end of our life can feel taboo, but the fact is we will all be in that stage of...reactions1comment
Importance of Empathy...We have a beautiful thing here! The Type2Diabetes.com community is growing. As our community grows and more experience fills our reservoir of...reactionscomments
The Emotions Diabetes Creates in Me...Life is truly wonderful, filled with good things. We love the good things, the ‘ups.’ We feel free. We laugh. We enjoy...reactions2comments
