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5 of the Most Common Diabetes Food Myths
Unfortunately, there’s a ton of diabetes related myths out there. As it turns out, a lot of them have to do with food, which makes it that much harder to figure out what you can and can’t eat as a person with diabetes.
June 10, 2021•by mySugr
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The Importance of an Active Lifestyle as a Person With Diabetes: my Story
Nine months prior to being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I attempted a backpacking trip across Catalina Island. I didn’t finish the trip because I was so out of shape, in a tremendous amount of pain from the blisters that covered my feet, and the trail conditions themselves were unsafe for me to finish the adventure.
April 29, 2021•by Sydney Williams
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Interview: How the mySugr App Helps Rachel Get Active
There are so many great functions that make up the mySugr app. Whatever you do throughout the day as part of your diabetes routine, the mySugr app can help. Want to be more active when it comes to logging your data? Then get involved with mySugr Challenges. Want to add more detail to your food entries? Try the Meal Tags.
April 27, 2021•by mySugr
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Interview: Jamie on Getting Active With Type 2 Diabetes
You already know that getting active is an important part of diabetes management. You and your diabetes are one of a kind, and your workout routine should reflect that! Running, yoga, mountain climbing, the choice is yours. But just because getting active is a big deal for people with diabetes, doesn’t mean they can’t treat themselves every now and again.
April 27, 2021•by mySugr
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Interview: Edie on Body Positivity as a Person With Diabetes
Body positivity is a journey and there’s no doubt that it can be tough at times. There are so many influences in the outside world that tell us our bodies aren’t the way they should be. People with diabetes often struggle with the relationship they have with their body. But is it possible to love you diabody? You bet!
April 27, 2021•by mySugr
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How to Overcome Obesity Stigma as a Person With Type 2 Diabetes
According to the World Health Organization, more than 422 million people across the world have diabetes.¹ Wowza. That’s a lot of diabuddies. Unfortunately, people with type 2 diabetes in particular are often stereotyped as being lazy and overweight. It’s also assumed that they caused their diabetes themselves by eating too much sugar. *Facepalm.*
March 23, 2021•by mySugr
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