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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

Anis Rehman, MD
Endocrinologist Type 2 Diabetes
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When patients with diabetes get regular checkups, doctors can also detect the early signs of complications, often slowing down, or reversing the problem.

Sarah Rettinger, MD
Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica, CA Type 2 Diabetes
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
How do you handle the stress of managing your blood sugar?
Maintain a food log to track how you feel after pre-workout meals.

Coach Kathy Gregory
Type 2 Diabetes Female
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Walk during coffee or lunch breaks. Ask a coworker to join you for a walk-and-talk. You may find you can even give up a coffee on these breaks, and replace it with w ... read more

Karen Graham, RD, CDE
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and diabetes book author Type 2 Diabetes Female
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Make a large enough meal to have 2-3 meals as leftovers.

cathy
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 64 Female More than 5 years
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If you use protein powders before a workout, educate yourself on reading labels. Note sugars as well as chemicals or dyes.

Coach Kathy Gregory
Type 2 Diabetes Female
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Check your blood sugar daily, and maintain your a1c .

Kevin Bagby
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 50 Male
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There is not one "best" medication regimen that fits everyone. If you are not at your A1C goal, take a look first at what other nutrition or activity changes can hel ... read more

Julie Adkison, PharmD
CDCES and Founder, MyDiabetesVillage Type 2 Diabetes Female
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Adequate sleep and physical activity play a critical role in blood sugar management. Aim for daily joyful movement.

Jenna Appel, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 35 Female
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Try roasting, sautéing or grilling your vegetables to give them a wonderful flavor and nice crunch! There is no need to stop enjoying beautiful, wholesome foods when ... read more

Anna Newby, MS, RDN, CDCES
Diabetes Educator with Your Life Nutrition Type 2 Diabetes Age: 41 Female
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Walk for 10 minutes after every meal to help keep sugar from rising after meals and help lower A1c. Once you start a daily walking program increase time or distance ... read more

Janet G. Zappe, RN, CDCES
Clinical Program Manager, OSU Wexner Medical Center Type 2 Diabetes
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Having diabetes is hard. Try to find a positive every single day. Do not focus on the negatives. Set small goals that you can attain so that you see success.

Kathleen Wyne, MD, PhD
Director, Diabetes Transition of Care Clinic, OSU East Hospital Type 2 Diabetes
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Intermittent fasting and eating my last meal five hours before bedtime improves my overnight blood sugar.

Bonny
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 63 Female
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Exercise every day.

Sue J
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 80 Female
2
Get excited about preparing meals by reading about all the healthy choices that are available.

Terryce
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 68 Female More than 5 years
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You can still eat fruit, and if portion controlled and included in a balanced meal or snack, this can in fact help manage blood sugar. Consume fruits in whole food f ... read more

Jenna Appel, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 35 Female
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Poll
What’s your go-to hack for falling or getting back to sleep?
Keep it simple with exercise. If you can fit in a 30-minute walk daily, then you’re on the right track.

Dr. Jessica Nouhavandi
Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Lead Pharmacist, Honeybee Health Type 2 Diabetes
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Manage your food and walk for 150 minutes a week.

Ronald
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 61 Male More than 5 years
0
Get plenty of rest, eat fruit and vegetables, and exercise.

Sandra Powell
Type 2 Diabetes Age: 73 Female
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