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No Shame in Using Insulin

Insulin stigma in T2D care is real and causes people with type 2 to feel like they're failing at managing it. Joseph Martin shares why that doesn't have to be the case.

Using Small Changes to Overcome Prediabetes

Karen Morrow was told she had prediabetes in 2017. After her diagnosis, she made small changes to her diet and exercise regimen to help her overcome prediabetes.

A Different Kind of Happiness: Defining My Own Success with Type 2 Diabetes

Living a happy life with type 2 diabetes, beyond A1C, looks different for everyone. Bill Santos shares what successful management looks like for him.

“My doctor refused to put me on insulin for Type 2 diabetes, so I got a new doctor.”

Before Kate Cornell was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2005 at 50 years old, she had no idea anything was wrong. Today, she uses both metformin and insulin to manage her blood sugars.

Guide: Talking to Your Doctor About Medications for Type 2 Diabetes

With so many options available today, it’s important to talk to your doctor about what diabetes medications might be right for you and your goals.

Guide: Talking to Your Doctor About Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes

Starting insulin therapy for type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming—there’s a lot to learn! Here are some questions to ask your doctor to help you get started with using insulin.

The Differences Between Biosimilar, Human and Analog Insulins

Insulin falls into several categories. In this article, we break down the differences between biosimilar, human and analog insulin products.

When Medications are Prescribed for Type 2 Diabetes Management

Doctors follow a set of protocols to determine when to recommend medications to T2D patients. Learn when they're likely to prescribe them.

The Type 2 Diabetes Guide to Basal Insulin

Basal insulin works like a base regardless of the food that is consumed and helps regulate blood sugars. Learn more in our guide to manage T2D.

The Type 2 Guide to Insulin

Understanding the body's relationship with insulin is a crucial part of diabetes education.