Faith knowing I was going to be OK!!...It's been 12 years since I have heard the words you have Type 2 diabetes. That day and those word changed my...reactions1comment
What is a Continuous Glucose Monitor?...Continuous glucose monitors (CGM) track blood glucose (blood sugar) automatically, day and night. CGMs let you see your blood glucose levels at...
Managing Diabetes During a Pandemic – A Tricky Thing...As a medical professional who worked in public health for nearly 25 years, I can tell you that what we are currently...reactionscomments
The Dreaded Diagnosis...My story begins with having type 2 diabetes. It began 25 years ago. It was so ironic, because I always believed that...reactions3comments
I have difficulty eating!...I struggle to remember to eat, and when I do, I’m too tired to cook. Newly diagnosed in Ecuador. Put on 1/2...reactions7comments
I Need Some Exercise!...Ugh! I’m going stir crazy! I need some exercise! Omg. Did I just say that? I hate exercise...so what’s happening to me?...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Difficult To Control...December 2006 Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes I Was Just Devastated Beyond Words. My First Thought Was My Grandpa Virgil And My...reactions2comments
Keep on trying!!...I am 77 years old. I have diabetes. I check my blood every morning and some times before and after exercise, etc...reactions1comment
Meet the Advocates: Shelley's Journey With Diabetes...Our latest 'Meet the Advocates' series includes details about their diabetes diagnosis and management journey. Meet, Shelley! Ten years before my diagnosis...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
A Fascinating Story of Diabetes: Elizabeth Gossett Hughes...We often tend to think of insulin as life-saving for those with T1D, but it is for those with T2D as well. ...reactionscomments
Stopping Stress Eating Before it Starts...Even when you are not feeling a strong emotion, you may resort to eating without the presence of physical hunger cues. This...reactions1comment
Diabetes Genetics and My Children...I worry about my children. I don’t want them to have diabetes. The reality is, they are at risk. I have to...reactionscomments
Diabetes Frustrations...I get frustrated because I can no longer enjoy the Polish food that I love. I also cannot have a beer with...reactions1comment
My Diabetes Complications...My diabetes is bad, not checking my sugar lately. Tired all the time. Very thirsty all the time. Nerve pain in both...reactions2comments
Diabetes Denial...I was diagnosed 20 years ago with type 2. I’ve been on and off with my self-care although I do take my...reactions5comments
Type 2 Diabetes Treatment and Complications...Hi, my name is Evette and I have type 2 diabetes. Learning to live with this is hard. My sugar levels are...reactions2comments
Diabetes Facts From Around The World...People with diabetes are smart. Very smart. We have to be smart to manage this chronic disease. Almost every day, we learn...reactionscomments
Chemo related type 2 diabetes...I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after my ovarian cancer in 2014. I never had high blood sugar until after my...reactions1comment
Small changes make big differences...Hello, On my birthday last year in September, I was diagnosed T2. I knew going into the doctors that I most certainly...reactions4comments
