If you can't get your exercise in all at one, no biggy. Break it up though out the day.

Many factors cause Type 2 diabetes and need to be analyzed by your physician: abdominal weight, lack of exercise, obstructive sleep apnea, mental/emotional stress, n ... read more

Reminders of your progress help. I was on insulin after my diagnosis. After 3 months I lost weight and was off insulin shots, although I have continued to take some ... read more

Adequate sleep and physical activity play a critical role in blood sugar management. Aim for daily joyful movement.

All medications for the treatment of diabetes are approved by the FDA under this key phrase "...as an adjunct to diet and exercise..." These two key factors along wi ... read more

Practice calming activities (such as reading, being in nature, talking to a friend, music, coloring or physical activity) to reduce stress.

Keep a journal. I know everyone says this, but that’s for good reason. Keeping yourself accountable is essential. Having one dedicated place for tracking sugar level ... read more

I recommend keeping fitness fun. Find a movement you enjoy (such as walking, swimming, gardening – anything that gets you off the couch and moving) and find a friend ... read more

If you have developed diabetic neuropathy, you should examine your feet yourself daily. To examine them, make sure your feet are clean and that you do a visual exami ... read more

Drink water before every meal and snack.

My Alexa is awesome because I can set her to remind me to take my meds.

Type 2 Diabetes is not a death sentence but rather a very urgent wake up call to lean into a healthier lifestyle — with better nutritional choices, increased exercis ... read more

Avoid physical inactivity, such as long periods of sitting or TV watching, even without weight gain, which increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.

If you're just starting to make diet changes, try swapping simple carbohydrates for complex carbohydrates at meals. Complex carbohydrates are higher in fiber, take l ... read more

Don’t skip meal and snacks.

Eat breakfast.

Always having a “prep snack” when traveling even short distances.

“I always get a rather large spike with exercise. The more intense the exercise, the higher the spike. I usually return to under 100 mg/dL within an hour or two. I t ... read more

Patients with diabetes who want to exercise should be careful if they are very sensitive to having hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. They should adjust their treatme ... read more