Wellness

When it comes to your health, it's important to consider the whole package — mind, body as well as spirit. Eating well and exercise are crucial for healthy living, but considering how we feel, think, and see the world and ourselves in it are also integral for a balanced life.

When it comes to your health, it’s important to consider the whole package—mind, body as well as spirit. Eating well and exercise are crucial for healthy living, but considering how we feel, think, and see the world and ourselves in it are also integral for a balanced life. Here’s some reading that embodies what it means to be happy and healthy. Click on the topic below that interests you to learn more!

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Mind

Mental health is imperative when it comes to taking care of yourself. Hear what doctors, other type 1s or care takers of type 1s are saying about depression, stress, eating disorders and burn out.

Suicide Risks and Type 1 Diabetes

Editor’s Note: If you are having suicidal thoughts and need immediate help, text the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)...

Mentally Coping with Testing Positive for T1D Autoantibodies

Living with a chronic condition like type 1 diabetes (T1D) can impact your mental health and well-being. However, anxiety and...

Mindfulness: Seeing Diabetes As It Is

We’re inundated with messaging about “mindfulness” in our culture. Sometimes it seems to refer to sitting with your eyes closed...

Your Emotional Relationship with Food and Its Impact on A1C

There is no doubt that food plays a crucial part in overall type 2 diabetes (T2D) management. Unlike the more...

Sometimes There is No Lesson in Diabetes + That’s Okay

The start of a new year inspires many of us to re-evaluate our lives—our goals, how we spend our time,...

Restarting Your Diabetes Journey After Burnout

Living with diabetes comes with a non-stop, day-after-day, hour-by-hour list of responsibilities. If you’ve ever found that endless list of...

Body

In order to stay healthy it’s important to remember preventative care, which entails regular check-ups. Especially with type 1, you have to be extra vigilant and see a doctor more frequently. Here are some pointers on how to keep your body in top top shape—some things might come as a surprise.

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

Diabetic nephropathy, or diabetic kidney disease, is one of the complications of type 2 diabetes. Your kidneys’ main function is...

Good Nutrition vs Dieting

What is a diet? For many, the word “diet” conjures up images of denying ourselves the food we actually want...

What is Retinopathy?

Retinopathy is a condition that refers to a complication arising from diabetes and is characterized by damage to the blood...

Diabetes and Heart Disease

Having diabetes means that you are more likely to develop heart disease and have a greater chance of a heart...

Dental Health and Diabetes

Everyone wants a winning smile but nobody likes the sound of a dentist’s drill. If you have type 2 diabetes,...

Type 1 Diabetes and UTIs

It’s my second trip to the hospital in a month. I’ve already missed five days of work. I’ve been poked...

Spirit

Be good to yourself. Listen to others who have gone before you. Here are some truly inspiring stories of how type 1s have found their way.

The 5 Go-To Yoga Practices That Saved My Life

I’ve been practicing yoga since I was 17; right up until my sudden diagnosis of type 1 at the age...

GUILT

Tears. Lots of tears. Arms flailing, screams echoing through the house. A chorus of doors slamming and stomping feet rattle...

Food

A T2D Thanksgiving Feast

Editor’s note: This article is part of our library of resources for Celebrations & Holidays. Check out our food and drinking tips...

Egglife Provides Tasty + Clean Low-Carb Options

A low-carb lifestyle isn’t for everyone with diabetes but for those who do enjoy low-carb options, a new brand with...

How This Foodie Changed Her Diet After Being Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

Editor’s note: This story is about a young woman who was able to stop taking insulin after making changes in...

Heart-Healthy Food and Recipes

One of the keys to a healthy heart is a healthy diet, and overall, a healthy lifestyle. For people with...

Is Coconut Sugar Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

One of the advantages of the different forms and styles of eating is that more and more products are being...

Ask a DCES: What Can I Eat?

After a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, one of the most common questions asked is: what can I eat? Diabetes can change the...

Activity

It’s important to stay active, whether it’s doing moderate exercise or extreme sports. Physical activity can help with blood glucose management as well. Always consult your doctor before engaging in sports to make sure you can safely do so.

Hiking The Appalachian Trail with Type 2 Diabetes

Editor’s Note: Get involved in Beyond Type 2’s #SeeTheSigns of diabetes campaign! Share your signs to help save lives, get sharable...

Managing Lows While Living Alone

Low blood sugar is something many people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or prediabetes have experienced. However, experiencing low blood...

Type 2 Diabetes + the Circadian Clock: Does Timing of Exercise Matter?

Coverage of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions is brought to you by the ADA x BT1 Collab. Speakers...

Conquering Type 2 Diabetes While Training For a Triathlon

When Aditya was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2014, he accepted this challenge with open arms. Then he welcomed...

Weight Lifting For The Win with Freestyle Libre

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. With experience as a triathlon coach, Dave Winningham knew that once...

Transforming Tobi: A Story About Fitness + Mental Health

Editor’s Note: Get involved in Beyond Type 2’s #SeeTheSigns of diabetes campaign! Share your signs to help save lives, get sharable...

Stories

Try Again: A Story of DKA, Marathon + Perseverance

Missy is a member of the 2019 Beyond Type Run team running the TCS New York City Marathon. Beyond Type...

From Ski Slopes to City Streets: Professional Skier Lauren Salko on Marathon Prep

Lauren is a member of the 2019 Beyond Type Run team running the TCS New York City Marathon. Beyond Type...

Tips for Beginning Climbers with T1D

Access is closer than you think If your knowledge of climbing is through epic photos on social media, it may...

Bolus and Barbells—Heavy Weight Champion Inspires

As a type 1 of 25 years whose mission in life and chosen career is empowering others living with diabetes...

Is Someone with Type 1 Diabetes “Disabled”?

I have never been one to feel limited by monikers or labels. I am a woman, I am an athlete,...

Phil Southerland on Advocacy, Action + Type 1

If you know the name Phil Southerland, you are probably aware of his multiple achievements in the type 1 diabetes...

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