Sarah Graves

I manage my type 2 diabetes with a tool kit of treatments and lifestyle changes. Meditation is one of the tools I’ve found especially helpful.

Managing a classroom full of students and my type 2 diabetes has its challenges. Here are lessons I've learned over the years.

Diabetes is just one condition I have to manage daily. Here are five ways I’ve learned to prioritize habits that help manage them all.

Before being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I didn’t think much about sleep or bedtime routines. I've learned some valuable lessons to share with you.

The holidays can be stressful. Here are some ways I practice self-care so I don't lose sight of my diabetes management plan.

Type 2 diabetes GLP-1 drugs have given me side effects. Here’s how I changed my diet to ease them.

What I’d buy myself this holiday season includes a mix of fun and practical with a focus on diabetes self-care.

I cared for my mom with diabetes, and now I'm caring for my dad as I manage his and my diabetes. Here are ways to be a good caregiver.

Normally, my productivity is constantly sidetracked by the lure of new, exciting projects. But when depression dulled my interest in almost everything, it unexpectedly allowed me to focus deeply on my career and make progress I’d never achieved

I have to consider so many what-ifs before camping or hitting the trail with type 2 diabetes. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Baking or cooking recipes that you and your family love are important. Here's how I adapt mine to fit my type 2 diabetes needs.

I've always been a writer. So it's no surprise journaling helps me deal with my feelings associated with my type 2 diabetes. Here are tips to help you get started.

Here's a collection of diabetes-friendly slow cooker recipes I turn to when the summer heat makes the idea of using the oven unbearable.

Medically Reviewed by: Danielle Hildreth, RN, CPT I’ve added a few simple steps to my daily routine to help prevent my blood sugar from rising first thing in the morning. Those of us with type 2 diabetes, including myself, can be highly sensitive to…

Content created for the Bezzy community and sponsored by our partners. Learn More The stigma of diabetes can make it difficult to avoid comparing your diabetes journey to others. But learning to accept your uniqueness can help make it easier. We all…

Content created for the Bezzy community and sponsored by our partners. Learn More Medically Reviewed by: Kelly Wood, MD Just when I thought I had my type 2 diabetes under control, menopause threw me for a loop. Fortunately, I discovered ways to help…

Content created for the Bezzy community and sponsored by our partners. Learn More ••••• Medically Reviewed by: Stacy A. Henigsman, DO ••••• Pregnancy may feel overwhelming and scary. Your treatment plan will differ from someone without diabetes, but…

Content created for the Bezzy community and sponsored by our partners. Learn More Medically Reviewed by: Kim Rose-Francis RDN, CDCES, LD At first, my diagnosis made cooking a chore. Once I learned to approach cooking and baking as a playful…

One of the toughest parts of rejecting diet culture is challenging the widespread belief that being fat means being unhealthy. This idea has been reinforced by clever marketing from the medical and pharmaceutical industries. It's no longer just about…

If you’re traveling for the holidays, it’s important to plan for your type 2 diabetes needs. I love to travel, whether for a trip abroad to explore diverse cultures or a domestic vacation filled with fun and family bonding. But having type 2 diabetes…