Community Conversations

Community Conversations

Bezzy Members Share Their Favorite Holiday Traditions

Bezzy community members share why making gifts and spending time with loved ones are among their favorite holiday traditions.

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Community Conversations: Bezzy T2D Members Share Tips for Reducing Stress

Navigating daily life with type 2 diabetes can feel stressful. Here are six tips for reducing stress in your life, according to people who understand.

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From the Community: What Are You Thankful for This Year?

Practicing gratitude is important any time of the year, but it can be especially grounding during the busy holiday season. Members from the Bezzy communities shared what they're thankful for this year.

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From the Community: What I Wish Others Knew About Diabetes

In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, community members share what they wish people without diabetes knew about the condition.

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Community Conversations: Members of the Bezzy T2D Community Share Their Favorite Mantras and Affirmations

Keeping a positive mindset can be a challenge when your T2D is not cooperating, however shifting your mindset can enable you to take control of your condition.

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Community Conversations: How Do You Alleviate Stress for Your Type 2 Diabetes?

Managing stress is important when you have type 2 diabetes. Members of the Bezzy T2D community share how they relax and unwind.

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Community Conversations: Bezzy T2D Shares Their Favorite Ways to Stay Active

Here are some tips and tricks from community members themselves on their favorite ways to stay active as they manage their T2D. 

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Welcome to Bezzy T2D

Bezzy T2D is a free online platform bringing new meaning to the word “community.”

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6 Things I Want People to Know About Invisible Illnesses

Members of Bezzy's chronic condition communities share the realities of their invisible experiences.

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8 Reflections on Life with a Chronic Condition During the Pandemic

Bezzy community members share their experiences of living through the COVID-19 pandemic with a chronic condition.

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7 Tips for Navigating the Stages of Grief After a New Diagnosis

Grieving a new diagnosis is complex. Hearing from others who have been there can help.

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5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Own Needs When You Live with a Chronic Condition

Taking time to focus on your own needs isn’t selfish — it’s responsible and necessary.

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5 Things I Wish People Understood About Chronic Conditions

Living with a chronic condition can be isolating. Finding a community that understands what you are going through can help.

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5 Things I Would Tell Someone Recently Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

A new diagnosis can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. The Bezzy T2D community is here to help.

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5 People with Chronic Conditions Open Up About How Fat Shaming Affects Them

It is possible — as these stories and my own prove — to have a health issue that has nothing to do with your weight.

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6 Tips for Dealing with Judgment When You’re Living with Type 2 Diabetes

Bezzy T2D community members share how they respond to unsolicited advice and judgmental comments.