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Diabetes and Menstruation - Between Insulin Resistance and the Munchies
Ladies! Does your monthly cycle regularly mess with your blood glucose levels? That’s right. Along with stomach cramps, chocolate cravings and mood swings, periods have yet another surprise in store for the ladies out there with diabetes. Here is how I personally deal with blood sugar and menstruation.
February 5, 2022•by Ilka Gdanietz
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Type 2 Diabetes – “It’s a marathon, not a sprint”!
Hi, my name is Jamie and I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2018. Last year, I took part in the “Virtual London Marathon” and want to share my story with you in order to motivate and inspire. If I can do it, so can you!
February 3, 2022•by mySugr
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Take Medication and Injections in Public: No Shame Needed!
Many people with diabetes take medicines and/or insulin injections to help manage their diabetes. But what do you do when you find yourself needing to take your medication or an injection while in public?
January 25, 2022•by mySugr
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The Nutrition Minefield – How I Deal with Food as a Person with Type 2 Diabetes
In May of 2018, at the age 51, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. In this article I would like to share some personal experience with you. Living with Type 2 Diabetes and learning how to make the right nutritions choices isn't always easy. Here is my journey...
December 17, 2021•by mySugr
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Type 2 Diabetes and Gender Differences
Data shows that men with diabetes – specifically type 2 diabetes – are more likely to receive a diagnosis than women are.[i] However, research indicates that women who have diabetes are more likely to experience complications than men.[ii] That’s because diabetes affects men and women in different ways throughout their life. Here’s a closer look at some of the gender differences in diabetes, as well as some of the reasons for them.
December 11, 2021•by mySugr
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Diabetes and Hygge - 5 Ways to Embrace Slowing Down
Life with diabetes can often feel like a juggling act. From time in range and carb counting, to food choices and check-ups. Balancing all those juggling balls can be exhausting. When it all feels like a little too much, it’s time to take a step back and check in with yourself. What better way to do that than by practicing a little bit of hygge?
November 17, 2021•by Molly Perkins
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