The holidays are supposed to feel warm and joyful, but for many of us living with type 2 diabetes, they also bring stress, pressure, old patterns, and a whole lot of internal “what ifs.”Food. Family comments. Blood sugar. Expectations. A...

We’ve all been there. Sitting in a doctor’s office, trying to explain what’s really going on, only to walk out feeling unheard, unseen, or flat-out dismissed. In this episode, we get real about one of the most frustrating parts of mana...

We’ve all been told that motivation is the secret to success...but let’s be real, motivation is a liar. It shows up when things are shiny and new, then disappears the second life gets messy.In this episode, I'm calling out the m...

Description: You can track your numbers, count your carbs, and plan your meals perfectly… until someone hands you a drink or a plate of cake and says, “Come on, live a little!”Welcome to the real test of diabetes mana...

We’ve all been there-the Sunday night reset. The fridge is stocked, the new plan is written, and Monday morning feels like the start of a brand-new you.But by Wednesday, life hits. By Friday, you’re off track. And by Sunday, you’re promi...

Description: If you’ve ever heard the words “You did this to yourself” after your type 2 diabetes diagnosis, whether from a doctor, a family member, a stranger online, or even your own inner critic, you know how heavy and cruel those...

Do You Really Need All These Doctors?When you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, suddenly it can feel like the entire medical system has your number on speed dial. Primary care, endocrinologist, podiatrist, cardiologist, eye docto...

It’s one thing to manage your blood sugar.It’s another thing to manage your blood sugar and your partner’s opinions about it.In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when the people closest to you just don’t underst...

Let’s talk about the kind of denial nobody warns you about.In this episode, I’m opening up about the quiet, sneaky version of denial I lived in after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...the one that looks like “I’m fine” on the outsid...

The words “blindness,” “amputation,” “kidney failure,” and “heart attack” get thrown around real quick after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, but no one tells you what to do with the fear that follows you around afterward.In this ep...

✍️ Episode Description:"Reverse your diabetes in 30 days!" "Remission is the goal!" "Get off all your meds!"If you’ve been bombarded with buzzwords like reversal and remission, but they’v...

Episode Description:Blood sugar swings can feel like emotional whiplash. One minute you’re shaking and sweating through a low, the next you’re rage-walking your way out of a high, and somehow you’re still expected to function like...

If you’ve ever crushed a diet, lost the weight, followed the plan, got the compliments, but still ended up feeling like you failed yourself... this episode is for you.In today’s Sick of Pricks real talk session, we’re digging in...

You’re doing your best… and then you see someone else post their A1C and suddenly you feel like trash. Welcome to the diabetes comparison trap — where someone else’s progress somehow makes you question your own.In this episode, we get re...

Let’s talk about the people who love you… but make your diabetes harder than it needs to be.This week on Sick of Pricks, we’re diving into what it feels like to manage type 2 diabetes around family, coworkers, and friends who ju...

Ever hit a point where even thinking about checking your blood sugar feels exhausting? Same. In this episode, we’re talking all about diabetes burnout — what it looks like, why it happens, and how to get out of the “I’m...

When we get diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, we immediately think things like:I have to change my diet.I have to start exercising.I have to stop eating carbs.I have to find the magic potion that's going to make all of...

In this episode we're talking doctor's appointments, how to make the most of those 7.5 minutes, and what to do when you feel like your needs aren't being met by your care team. Do you have a dreaded doctor's appointment story? Share...

Dealing with medication stigma can be frustrating but it can also be dangerous.In this episode we're talking about:why the stigma existswhy it's ridiculous how to address it with others  h...

A type 2 diabetes diagnosis can bring with it a buffet of feelings. Sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, overwhelm-just to name a few. In this episode, we're discussing how to process your feelings around diagnosis, and I'll share my...

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