Managing T2D

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Diabetes Lifestyle Changes Can Seem Overwhelming — Here’s Where to Start

With type 2 diabetes, it can be hard to hear you need to make drastic lifestyle changes. Don't panic. Here are a few ways to get started.

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How Side Effects Sidelined My Diabetes Treatment

Starting a new medication seemed promising until I began noticing unbearable side effects that didn’t improve with time. Speaking up is important.

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Managing Diabetes May Lower Your Risk of Cognitive Decline or Alzheimer’s Disease

Your A1C levels and high blood sugar might put you at risk for cognitive decline. Here are lifestyle changes that might improve your cognitive health.

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Diabetes in the Digital Age: 7 Ways to Use Technology to Manage Your Blood Sugar

Technology is constantly changing. Here are ways to lean into the digital age to manage your blood sugar, communicate with your doctor, and more.

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4 Ways I Got Back on Track Managing My Type 2 Diabetes

Losing your routines happens. Experiencing stressful life events pulled me away from managing my diabetes. Here's how I got back on track.

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How Type 2 Diabetes Affects Your Liver

Liver disease can be a complication of type 2 diabetes. Here's how the two are connected, the types of liver disease, and tips for staying healthy.

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How to Overcome Your Anxiety of Self-Injections for Diabetes

Learning you have to give yourself injections for type 2 diabetes treatments might make you cringe. Here are tips to help you overcome anxiety.

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How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion with Type 2 Diabetes

Heat exhaustion and dehydration can spike your blood sugar. Here are tips to manage type 2 diabetes in the heat.

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What Do My Bones Have to Do with Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes and bone health go hand in hand. Your blood sugar, medication side effects, and more play a role in managing bone health.

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How to Choose Between a Continuous Glucose Monitor or Blood Glucose Meter

Continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and blood glucose meters have advantages and disadvantages. The choice depends on your preferences and budget.

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Making Mornings Count: My Routine for Managing My Blood Sugar

Each morning, I take a few steps to ensure my blood sugar stays in a normal range. Here's what works for me.

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6 Tips for Tackling Tingling Neuropathy 

Diabetic neuropathy can be debilitating–but it doesn't have to be. Here are some tips from experts on how to tackle this type 2 diabetes complication.

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How a CGM Helped Me Spot Trends in My Diabetes Care

I was reluctant at first, but using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps me spot trends to manage my type 2 diabetes.

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Do I Need to See an Endocrinologist for Type 2 Diabetes? 

Endocrinologists provide specialty care for many conditions, including diabetes. Your primary care physician may refer you to one.

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7 Steps to Protect Your Feet

Foot problems are a common complication of diabetes. Here are steps you can take to protect your feet.

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Should You Try a Clinical Trial as a Treatment Option? What to Know

Clinical trials may offer cutting-edge treatment options for your condition. Here's what to know.

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How Menopause Affected My Type 2 Diabetes

Just when I thought I had my type 2 diabetes under control, menopause threw me for a loop. Fortunately, I discovered ways to help manage both.

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7 Tips for Eating Abroad with Diabetes

Traveling with diabetes means slightly adjusting portions and ingredients as you do at home. Here are tips before you travel abroad.

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What to Expect When You’re Pregnant and Have Type 2 Diabetes

Your treatment plan will differ from someone without type 2 diabetes, but that doesn’t mean pregnancy complications will happen. Here's what to expect.

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7 Vision Changes People with Type 2 Diabetes Need to Look Out For

Blurry vision is just one sign of diabetes eye disease. It's important to get your eyes checked regularly to catch type 2 diabetes eye disease early.

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6 Tips for Remembering Medications

It’s time to get organized. Here are six tips for remembering to take your medications from someone living with diabetes.

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What Everyone with Type 2 Diabetes Should Know About Kidney Disease

My family and I are no stranger to diabetes and kidney disease. Here's a rundown of what diabetes-related kidney disease is and tips to stay healthy.

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Getting Back on Track: Routines Matter with Type 2 Diabetes

Having a routine may help you better manage your eating and physical activity, while offering some balance in blood sugar levels.

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LADA: Should I Be Tested for Diabetes Antibodies?

Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is often misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Here's how I was tested and what I'm doing to manage it.

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How Dehydration Can Spike Your Blood Sugar

Dehydration can spike your blood sugar if you live with diabetes. Getting enough water is important. Here are tips for staying hydrated with diabetes.

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What Does Low Blood Sugar Feel Like?

We asked our type 2 diabetes community what low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, feels like and how you manage it. Here's what you shared.

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Can Chronic Pain Relief Be Playful? The Unexpected Benefits of Sexual Activity

Living with chronic pain may hamper sexual desire. But it just might offer the pain relief you've been searching for.

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I Was a Technophobe — Then I Got Tech-Savvy to Manage My Chronic Condition Better

I used to hate technology. Then, I learned it could help me manage costs, communicate quicker and more effectively with my doctors, and save me time and energy. And it wasn’t nearly as difficult as I’d imagined!

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Does Metformin Cause Hair Loss?

The stress of living with a chronic condition, such as type 2 diabetes, and other illnesses are usually to blame for hair loss–not metformin.

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The Medicinal Magic of Music

Bezzy RA guide, Ashley Boynes-Shuck, shares her relationship with music and how it's helped her through hard times.

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How Meditation Helps Me Manage My Pain

Try this beginner's meditation guide to soothe pain from chronic conditions.

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8 Tips to Find Lower Cost Therapy

Mental health treatment is expensive. Read on to learn about more affordable options that might help you get the support you need.

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Weird Things That Spike My Blood Sugar 

When your blood sugar goes up and you aren’t sure of the cause, it can feel frustrating. Here are some of my unexpected triggers and tips on finding yours.

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Stopping Metformin: When and How to Stop

Metformin can help restore your body’s response to insulin if you live with type 2 diabetes. But it can also come with severe side effects.

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Why I Always Have a Backup Plan for My Diabetes Management

When one of my health monitoring devices was discontinued, I had to rethink my diabetes care plan. Here’s why it’s so important to have a backup plan for your diabetes management.

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How I've Navigated Insurance Changes with Type 2 Diabetes

When my insurance stopped providing coverage in my area, I had to quickly adjust and find new doctors. Here’s how I adapted and what you can do when unexpected changes arise to your diabetes care routine.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Cost of Insulin — Plus the Recent Cost Caps

The biggest insulin manufacturers in the U.S. recently announced price cuts to their insulin. Here's everything you need to know about the cost of insulin and when to expect these changes.

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4 Things to Consider Before Trying Out a Trending Medication Like Ozempic

You may have heard medications such as Ozempic referred to as "miracle drugs," but it's important to consider their pros and cons for diabetes and weight management.

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How Long Does It Take to Lower Your A1C Level?

A1C levels measure your blood glucose average over a couple of months. While you can't lower them overnight, making changes to your diet and exercising more can help.

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Tired? Decision Fatigue May Be to Blame

Decision fatigue is common in people with chronic conditions. Learn what it is and simple tips to manage it.

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6 Tips for Coping with Diabetes Burnout

Managing diabetes day in and day out can lead to diabetes burnout or distress. Leaning into support, making time for yourself, and seeking professional help can get you back on track.

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How I Navigate Life with Diabetes and Orthorexia

Diabetes often requires making dietary changes, but for some people, this may lead to disordered eating habits. Here's how writer CJ Walker balances diabetes management and orthorexia recovery.

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Everything You Need to Know About Medications Like Ozempic — and What to Do About the Shortages

GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic can treat type 2 diabetes and help with weight loss, but they're in short supply after celebrities and influencers began touting their benefits. Here's what you need to know.

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We Need to Talk About The Financial Challenges of Living with a Chronic Condition

Living with a chronic condition can be expensive. We need to do a better job of providing resources and support to those who need it. Here are some of the ways that living with a chronic condition or disability can be costly, as well as some tips for ways to get assistance.

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Flu Season Is Upon Us: What Those Living with Chronic Conditions Need to Know

If you're living with a chronic condition, it's important to be aware of your risks and what you can do to lower your risk of catching the flu. Learn more here.

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6 Tips for Staying Motivated When You Feel Discouraged Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Managing type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming, and it can be easy to feel discouraged about where you are with your goals. These 6 tips can help you find the motivation to keep going.

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How I Navigate Social Gatherings During the Holidays with Type 2 Diabetes

Holiday parties can lead you to veer off track with your type 2 diabetes management. But with a little preparation and flexibility, you can learn how to enjoy social gatherings during this festive time.

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Everything You Should Know About High Blood Pressure and Type 2 Diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of having high blood pressure, which can lead to serious complications. Lifestyle changes and medication can help to lower your risk.

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Type 2 Diabetes Glossary: 51 Terms You Should Know

Learning how to manage type 2 diabetes can feel like learning a new language. Use this guide to become an expert at everything T2D.

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6 Tips for Saving Money on Type 2 Diabetes Care

Managing type 2 diabetes can be costly, but comparing pharmacies and talking with your doctor can help put you on the path to saving money.

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Managing Sleep Issues with Type 2 Diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes may experience a lower quality of sleep. Try these tips to feel better rested throughout the day.

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Everything You Need to Know About Your A1C Level

The A1C blood test is one of the primary tools for diagnosing diabetes and is key to understanding how well our body processes sugar.

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4 Tips to Manage Diabetes-Related Fatigue

Fatigue is a tricky symptom of diabetes that can affect every aspect of our lives — but there's a lot we can do to address it.

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6 Things to Know If Your Doctor Prescribes Metformin

Metformin is one of the most common and well researched drugs for treating diabetes. Here's everything you need to know if your doctor prescribes this treatment.

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How to Navigate the U.S. Healthcare System When You Live with a Chronic Condition

Dealing with the U.S. healthcare system when you have a chronic condition can feel impossible, but it’s easier when you know what to expect.

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4 Complications You Should Be Aware of if You Live with Type 2 Diabetes

Mitigating diabetes complications can be overwhelming, but prioritizing preventative care can help. Take a look at these common T2D complications and what you can do to prevent them however possible.

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5 Tips for Having Better Conversations with Your Diabetes Doctor

Your relationship with your diabetes doctor should be a two-way street. Here's how to have better conversations and get the care you need.

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New to Type 2 Diabetes: The Search for a Glucometer

Finding a glucometer that suits your needs is important. After all, it might be your constant companion.

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6 Tips for Making Type 2 Diabetes Management Less Stressful

Members of the Bezzy T2D community understand well how managing diabetes can feel overwhelming. These 6 tips can help make it easier.

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5 Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore If You Live with Type 2 Diabetes

We're all trained to recognize the signs of high and low blood sugar. But do you know the signs of a serious complication?

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6 Confidence-Boosting Tips for Your Next Doctor’s Visit

Doctors’ visits can be stressful, especially when you live with a chronic condition. Members of Healthline’s chronic condition communities are here to help.

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5 Tips for Healthy Habits from the Bezzy T2D Community

Community members living with type 2 diabetes share advice on starting — and maintaining — healthy habits.

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How to Be Your Own Best Advocate When You’re Living with a Chronic Illness

Good self-advocacy in medical settings requires a complicated balance of confidence and humility.

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Ask the Expert: COVID-19 Vaccines and Chronic Conditions

A pharmacist answers common questions among Healthline's chronic condition communities.

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How Virtual Care Has Changed My Chronic Illness Treatment

The option of virtual care used to be a dream for managing my chronic illness. It took a pandemic for that dream to come true.

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7 Surprising Things That Affect Blood Sugar Levels

Managing diabetes isn't as simple as just eating right and exercising. Many factors impact our blood sugars, and we might not even know it.

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A Guide to Disability Benefits and Type 2 Diabetes

If you have complications from your diabetes, you could be eligible for disability benefits.

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Type 2 Diabetes Numbers Have You Down? Here’s How to Cope

Remember that a number is just that — a number.