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Tag Archives: Type 2
Ask Nadia- When to Tell Someone You Have Diabetes
Dear Nadia,
I just started dating someone I really like. When do you think it’s a good time to tell this person I have diabetes? I don’t want to scare him off.
Anne
Portland OR
Dear Anne
Your question …
Diabetes Health Type 2: Managing During Emergencies
I was doing some shopping in the supermarket the other day when it occurred to me that I spend more time food shopping – which is a good thing because that means that I am taking the time to read …
Diabetes Health Type 1 & Type 2: What You Need to Know About CVD
If you have diabetes, you have to be concerned about cardiovascular disease. No matter how fit your body may appear on the outside, the reality is that heart problems are much more common for people with both type 1 and …
Francisco Zepeda’s Dog Helps Him Manage His Type 2 Diabetes
Francisco Zepeda is a 54-year-old native of El Salvador who owns an insurance agency in San Francisco. Type 2 diabetes runs in his family. He says, “My grandmother lived with diabetes for about 30 years, and my father has it …
AskNadia: Afrezza’s Inhaled Insulin- One Solution to High Insulin Prices?
Click here to Listen to Nadia’s Podcast Interview With Michael Castagna, Chief Executive Officer of MannKind
I have received many questions about insulin costs. The most common concern? The price of insulin and long-term affordability.
Just recently I read an …
In The Trenches With Diabetes Dad:2018, The Year People Died Because of PURE Greed
There was a chill in the air as 2018 nervously tapped one leg than the other. Every other year had to wait outside and 2018 was sure it was planned to be made to wait until the Boss came in.…
AskNadia: Brown Sugar Substitute for Diabetes?
I am a type 2 diabetic. My meds are Jardiance, metformin, and Victoza. My breakfast is two pieces of whole wheat toast with sugar-reduced jam, and oatmeal with brown sugar. I think the brown sugar makes my blood sugar spike …
Diabetes Health Type 1 & Type 2: Are You in?
If you frequent my site, then health is on the top of your list. Like me, you could be looking for inspiration or tips on how to manage your blood sugars, lose weight, fit exercise in or reach your A1c …
Diabetes Health Type 2: Diabetes Diagnosis Forces Dance Champion to Focus on Health
Tony New was an eight-time country western dance champion before he lost his day job in 2012, starting a downward spiral that ultimately cost him the thing he loves most.
“Losing the job meant less money, which meant fewer competitions, …
