Living Well - Type 2 Diabetes

How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Feeling drained or burned out is a completely normal part of being a caregiver. Caring for someone with a health condition can bring many rewards to your life, but it can also take a lot out of you—physically, mentally and emotionally. That’s why it’s important to know the warning signs of caregiver burnout—and how to handle it.
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How Insulin Changed My Life
When Loretta A. tackled her fear of starting insulin, she regained control of her health.
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7 Little Lifesavers
Just one or two of these ideas can help make your days with diabetes easier!
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Sail Through the Holidays with Diabetes
Grandma wants you to have a second helping of her famous potato pancakes. The office party pressure to drink is on. And shopping is squeezing out your exercise routine. No doubt about it: Staying on top of your diabetes during the holidays can be a challenge. But you can still enjoy the festivities while keeping your blood sugar stable, assures Martha Funnell, MS, RN, CDE, researcher at the University of Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center. "Think about situations you might find yourself in and decide how you're going to handle them."
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3 Tips to Help Your Loved One Help Themselves
No doubt, it can be frustrating to watch your loved one who has diabetes scarf down a sugary snack, skip a blood sugar test or lay around on the couch all day instead of exercising.
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Are You Sabotaging Your Treatment?
Doughnuts and cigarettes win you over, you’re not exercising, your wine glass overflows into your gullet and you’re taking medications only when you remember. In short, you’re ignoring your treatment plan and becoming your own biggest obstacle to better health.
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"How I Lost 45 Pounds!"
For Donna T., a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was the wake-up call she needed. Find out how she took action and started leading a more healthful lifestyle.
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Amazing Race Winner Natalie Strand's Diabetes Journey
Move over, diabetes! For anesthesiologist Natalie Strand, confidence, ability, a strong teammate and assistance from her diabetes educator won her a first-place finish. Here's a look at strategies that can help you conquer obstacles you may face on your road to health!
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Dining-Out Do's
Just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a meal out with friends and family. Here are some helpful tips for keeping on track with your diabetes goals.
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Smart Swaps for Healthier Food Choices
Stumped at the supermarket? Looking to make diabetes-friendly food choices, but not sure how? A good start is making a few easy swaps—complex carbs instead of simple, "good" fats in place of saturated fats. Click through our easy swap guide to find out which ones can make you and your family healthier than ever without sacrificing the flavors you love. . .
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