Type2andYou with Meg

CORRECTION:  I mentioned a few resources of insulin pumps and mistakenly referred to one resource as the Diabetes Self-Management magazine.  It's actually Diabetes Forecast.  See the link below!

Are you wondering if your diabetes is well-managed? How do you know? Is it body size, blood sugars, number of complications?  On the journey of type 2 diabetes, it's easy to get distracted on how to truly measure diabetes success.  Today I give three great ways to determine if you’re diabetes plan is on the right track! I also answer a diabetes dilemma on insulin pumps for type 2 diabetes.

Here are a few resources for insulin pump information:
https://diabeteswise.org/
http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2020/02-mar-apr/consumer-guide-2020.html

Looking for one-on-one diabetes support?  Want to learn how to manage diabetes without fixating on weight?  Need a "one-and-done" check in to see how your diabetes management plan is working?  Check out my consultation options!

Make sure you subscribe to this podcast AND Type2andYou.  As a big thank you, I'll send you a FREE copy of my 5-Strategy Guide for Building Your Diabetes Confidence!

Diabetes Dilemmas (Q&A):
Have a Diabetes Dilemma?  Ask Me HERE!
Or, find me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Type2andYouwithMeg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/type2andyou_by_a_cde/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Type2andYouCDE

Every person with diabetes is unique and deserves care tailored to them by a medical team directly involved in their diabetes care.  For that reason, this podcast & Type2andYou content is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.  You can read my complete disclaimer on Type2andYou.org.

Society's view of food and nutrition is incredibility complicated.   If you've never heard of orthorexia, you'll find out what it is today.  And you may, as I have, find way too many similarities between it and the complex relationship of diabetes and food.  Join today’s great guest, Mimi Cole, who shares her experiences with disordered eating, orthorexia.

Connect with Mimi here!

Resources for eating disorders/disordered eating: 
https://www.intuitiveeating.org/certified-counselors/
https://amihungry.com/programs/mindful-eating-for-diabetes/how-it-works
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
You can also seek out dietitans, therapists, and other specialists with  certifications in eating disorders such as: CEDs, CEDRDs.  This certification requires intensive training and examination of the medical professional.

Looking for one-on-one diabetes support?  Want to learn how to manage diabetes without fixating on weight?  Need a "one-and-done" check in to see how your diabetes management plan is working?  Check out my consultation options!

Make sure you subscribe to this podcast AND Type2andYou.  As a big thank you, I'll send you a FREE copy of my 5-Strategy Guide for Building Your Diabetes Confidence!

Diabetes Dilemmas (Q&A):
Have a Diabetes Dilemma?  Ask Me HERE!
Or, find me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Type2andYouwithMeg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/type2andyou_by_a_cde/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Type2andYouCDE

Every person with diabetes is unique and deserves care tailored to them by a medical team directly involved in their diabetes care.  For that reason, this podcast & Type2andYou content is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.  You can read my complete disclaimer on Type2andYou.org.

Let's face it, medications can be expensive.  Today I talk through a great app which compares medication costs at different pharmacies--- as well as many other helpful features! I also answer a diabetes dilemma on a listener's concern over a foot injury that just doesn't want to heal.

Check out GoodRx here (as I mentioned in my episode, there's also an app for it!)

Looking for one-on-one diabetes support?  Want to learn how to manage diabetes without fixating on weight?  Need a "one-and-done" check in to see how your diabetes management plan is working?  Check out my consultation options!

Make sure you subscribe to this podcast AND Type2andYou.  As a big thank you, I'll send you a FREE copy of my 5-Strategy Guide for Building Your Diabetes Confidence!

Diabetes Dilemmas (Q&A):
Have a Diabetes Dilemma?  Ask Me HERE!
Or, find me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Type2andYouwithMeg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/type2andyou_by_a_cde/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Type2andYouCDE

Every person with diabetes is unique and deserves care tailored to them by a medical team directly involved in their diabetes care.  For that reason, this podcast & Type2andYou content is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.  You can read my complete disclaimer on Type2andYou.org.

Uhhhh, the holidays and diabetes.  A tough combo for many.  That's why I asked Bonnie Giller to join me to talk intuitive eating as a form of diabetes self-care this time of year!  She also has a free gift for you--- check it out below:


Bonnie's free e-book on 6 steps to intuitive eating here.
Connect with Bonnie R. Giller, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES here:   Website

Looking for one-on-one diabetes support?  Want to learn how to manage diabetes without fixating on weight?  Need a "one-and-done" check in to see how your diabetes management plan is working?  Check out my consultation options!

Make sure you subscribe to this podcast AND Type2andYou.  As a big thank you, I'll send you a FREE copy of my 5-Strategy Guide for Building Your Diabetes Confidence!

Diabetes Dilemmas (Q&A):
Have a Diabetes Dilemma?  Ask Me HERE!
Or, find me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Type2andYouwithMeg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/type2andyou_by_a_cde/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Type2andYouCDE

Every person with diabetes is unique and deserves care tailored to them by a medical team directly involved in their diabetes care.  For that reason, this podcast & Type2andYou content is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.  You can read my complete disclaimer on Type2andYou.org.

Are you looking to mix diabetes & alcohol?  I give you a few tips on this episode to guide you through the holidays.  I also answer a diabetes dilemma on using GLP-1 medications as a weight loss aid.

Check on my simple, free guide to holiday drinks!
For more on GLP-1s, check out my "nitty gritty" episode here.

Looking for one-on-one diabetes support?  Want to learn how to manage diabetes without fixating on weight?  Need a "one-and-done" check in to see how your diabetes management plan is working?  Check out my consultation options!

Make sure you subscribe to this podcast AND Type2andYou.  As a big thank you, I'll send you a FREE copy of my 5-Strategy Guide for Building Your Diabetes Confidence!

Diabetes Dilemmas (Q&A):
Have a Diabetes Dilemma?  Ask Me HERE!
Or, find me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Type2andYouwithMeg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/type2andyou_by_a_cde/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Type2andYouCDE

Every person with diabetes is unique and deserves care tailored to them by a medical team directly involved in their diabetes care.  For that reason, this podcast & Type2andYou content is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.  You can read my complete disclaimer on Type2andYou.org.

For any of you who have access to a glucometer, this is the episode for you.  I'm going to give you insight into what an internal blood sugar compass is---and why checking blood sugars and keeping blood sugars in safe ranges can keep it reliable.

Looking for one-on-one diabetes support?  Want to learn how to manage diabetes without fixating on weight?  Need a "one-and-done" check in to see how your diabetes management plan is working?  Check out my consultation options!

Make sure you subscribe to this podcast AND Type2andYou.  As a big thank you, I'll send you a FREE copy of my 5-Strategy Guide for Building Your Diabetes Confidence!

Diabetes Dilemmas (Q&A):
I answer a question on prepping for procedures (like a colonoscopy--yay).

Have a Diabetes Dilemma?  Ask Me HERE!
Or, find me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Type2andYouwithMeg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/type2andyou_by_a_cde/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Type2andYouCDE

Every person with diabetes is unique and deserves care tailored to them by a medical team directly involved in their diabetes care.  For that reason, this podcast & Type2andYou content is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.  You can read my complete disclaimer on Type2andYou.org.

Do you realize that just being active on social media and watching others with diabetes interact can be a form of peer support?  To learn more, listen into my interview with Dr Heather Walker for the lastest on peer support research.

Looking for one-on-one diabetes support?  Want to learn how to manage diabetes without fixating on weight?  Need a "one-and-done" check in to see how your diabetes management plan is working?  Check out my consultation options!

Make sure you subscribe to this podcast AND Type2andYou.  As a big thank you, I'll send you a FREE copy of my 5-Strategy Guide for Building Your Diabetes Confidence!

Have a Diabetes Dilemma?  Ask Me HERE!
Or, find me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Type2andYouwithMeg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/type2andyou_by_a_cde/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Type2andYouCDE

Every person with diabetes is unique and deserves care tailored to them by a medical team directly involved in their diabetes care.  For that reason, this podcast & Type2andYou content is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.  You can read my complete disclaimer on Type2andYou.org.

Are you a woman of color, looking for ways to connect to other women of color with diabetes?  Listen into Cherise's personal experience and connect with her or other women of color navigating their way through everyday diabetes challenges!

Connect with WOCdiabetes
Instagram: @WOCdiabetes
Twitter: @WOCdiabetes
Facebook @WOCdiabetes

Looking for one-on-one diabetes support?  Want to learn how to manage diabetes without fixating on weight?  Need a "one-and-done" check in to see how your diabetes management plan is working?  Check out my consultation options!

Make sure you subscribe to this podcast AND Type2andYou.  As a big thank you, I'll send you a FREE copy of my 5-Strategy Guide for Building Your Diabetes Confidence!

Every person with diabetes is unique and deserves care tailored to them by a medical team directly involved in their diabetes care.  For that reason, this podcast & Type2andYou content is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.  You can read my complete disclaimer on Type2andYou.org.

I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Sanofi to discuss the realities of diabetes as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own.

Med-IQ is conducting an anonymous survey and would appreciate your input. The survey, which includes additional education on this topic, will take less than 15 minutes to complete. Survey responses are shared only in aggregate. Your responses to these survey questions will provide Med-IQ with important information about your experiences with diabetes and your care team, which will help us develop future educational initiatives. Once you've completed the survey, you will have the option of providing your email address to be entered into a drawing administered by SOMA Strategies to win 1 of 10 $100 VISA gift cards. If you choose to enter, your email address will be used only to randomly draw the winners and notify them of their prize and to send a follow-up survey as part of this same initiative.

TAKE SURVEY HERE!

Finding male-focused diabetes support groups may not be common.  However, if you're a man living with diabetes, there's still value in connecting with others with the same condition.  Manny's interview highlights just how critical this connection can be....

Links to Manny's Support Group Shoutouts & His Eye Exam Experience:
Eye Exam Reflection
TuDiabetes.org
TuDiabetes In Spanish

Looking for one-on-one diabetes support?  Want to learn how to manage diabetes without fixating on weight?  Need a "one-and-done" check in to see how your diabetes management plan is working?  Check out my consultation options!

Make sure you subscribe to this podcast AND Type2andYou.  As a big thank you, I'll send you a FREE copy of my 5-Strategy Guide for Building Your Diabetes Confidence!

Have a Diabetes Dilemma?  Ask Me HERE!
Or, find me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Type2andYouwithMeg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/type2andyou_by_a_cde/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Type2andYouCDE

Every person with diabetes is unique and deserves care tailored to them by a medical team directly involved in their diabetes care.  For that reason, this podcast & Type2andYou content is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.  You can read my complete disclaimer on Type2andYou.org.

Women's bodies go through so much---from puberty, to carrying a child, to menopause.  Throw in diabetes and some of these changes can turn into overwhelming or scary challenges.  DiabetesSisters can counter that by connecting you to resources and other women living with diabetes.  

Connect with DiabetesSisters:
https://diabetessisters.org/
https://www.instagram.com/diabetessisters
http://www.facebook.com/diabetessisters
http://www.twitter.com/diabetessisters

Make sure you subscribe to this podcast AND Type2andYou.  As a big thank you, I'll send you a FREE copy of my 5-Strategy Guide for Building Your Diabetes Confidence!

Have a Diabetes Dilemma?  Ask Me HERE!
Or, find me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Type2andYouwithMeg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/type2andyou_by_a_cde/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Type2andYouCDE

Every person with diabetes is unique and deserves care tailored to them by a medical team directly involved in their diabetes care.  For that reason, this podcast & Type2andYou content is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.  You can read my complete disclaimer on Type2andYou.org.