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06/14/2022

For people with diabetes who take insulin, it’s important to understand when your insulin works. Here’s important information about insulin peak times — plus, free downloadable charts: https://bit.ly/3D1oyRb

05/30/2022

Thank you to all the men and women who've served our country, both past and present. Today we honor those who lost their lives for our freedom. 🇺🇲

05/20/2022

Managing diabetes is expensive and for many people, cost is a barrier to staying stocked with necessary supplies and medications. One way to try to lower your costs is to ask your insurance company if a prescription that covers a longer period of time, such as a 90-day supply, would get you some savings. Learn more about this and other diabetes cost-savings tips our blog post: https://bit.ly/3ioAC5H

05/08/2022

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! We want to take this day to spread awareness of gestational diabetes — diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy. This is a fairly common diagnosis, with about 10% of pregnancies impacted according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). While it can be overwhelming, the good news is with guidance from a healthcare professional and self-management, it's possible to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Asking questions and taking quick action is key.

04/29/2022

What’s the difference between salt and sodium? Can sodium raise your blood sugar? In our blog post, we answer these and other questions about the relationship between salt and diabetes, as well as offer healthy eating tips to help reduce your sodium intake.

We answer common questions about the relationship between salt and diabetes and offer helpful tips on how you can reduce your sodium intake.

04/11/2022

From meal planning and carb counting charts to high and low blood sugar tip sheets and more, we've got numerous free and print-ready resources to help you with your diabetes management. Be sure to check out our Resource Center today: https://bit.ly/3Jv5OMq

03/29/2022

Managing diabetes can be challenging and sometimes cause feelings of overwhelm, exhaustion and even lead to burnout. You're not alone if you've experienced this. Being mindful of your emotions and talking to a trusted friend can help get you through the tough times. Additionally, mental health care providers can provide valuable support. You can find a provider with experience in diabetes at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) website, here: https://bit.ly/3CVulYJ

03/17/2022

A balanced lunch can help you better manage your blood sugar, maintain a healthy weight, and support your overall health goals. Check out these diabetes-friendly lunch ideas to get started: https://bit.ly/3MYNVYt

A balanced lunch can help you better manage your blood sugar and support your health goals. Check out these diabetes-friendly lunch ideas to get started.

01/24/2022

Leading an on-the-go lifestyle can make it challenging to find time to test and track glucose levels. To simplify your testing routine, consider using a wireless glucose meter that automatically syncs results to a digital logbook. Learn more about the features and benefits of using a connected meter here: https://bit.ly/3H0J3yE

01/01/2022

Happy New Year! ✨ What are you looking forward to in the new year? Drop a comment below. ⬇️

12/25/2021

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. ⛄️ 🎄

12/14/2021

Taking early action can help prevent or delay prediabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes. If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or have risk factors for type 2 diabetes, consult your healthcare provider for strategies and small lifestyle changes to help reduce your risk. For more on prediabetes, see our article: https://bit.ly/38Bq1Au

11/22/2021

Insulin is available in a variety of types, ranging from rapid- and short-acting to intermediate- and long- acting. Each type of insulin has a different set of characteristics, which allows for individualized treatment options for diabetes. Learn more about the different types of insulin in our blog post.

For people with type 1 diabetes and some with type 2 diabetes, insulin therapy is essential to maintaining healthy blood glucose levels. Join us as we look at insulin types, brands, and more.

11/14/2021

The theme for this year's World Diabetes Day (Nov 14) is "Access to Diabetes Care." One major barrier for people with diabetes to receive the care they need is transportation. According to the CDC, diabetes is roughly 17% more prevalent and Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs much fewer in rural areas, compared to urban areas. Telehealth can be a great option to reduce this barrier, so consider talking with your healthcare professional to learn more.

11/01/2021

November is Diabetes Awareness month and this year also marks 100 years since the discovery of insulin. Insulin therapy is a necessity for people with type 1 diabetes to live, and it's important to mention that nearly 1.6 million Americans are living with the disease. To learn more about the historical discovery of insulin and how it impacts the lives of people with diabetes, check out our latest blog post.

A detailed history of the discovery of insulin. Learn when, how, and by whom insulin was discovered, and improvements over the last century.

10/26/2021

Exposing test strips to extreme temperature or humidity conditions — such as leaving them in a hot car — can affect the performance of your test strips. It's best to store test strips at room temperature and carry them with you when you're on the go.

10/14/2021

How does fruit affect blood sugar for people with diabetes? 🍓 🍊 🍐 See our blog post for healthy ways to incorporate fruit into a diabetes meal plan.

Learn how fruit can affect a diabetes meal plan, the best fruits for diabetes, how to add more fruit to your diet, and more.

09/02/2021

Managing type 1 diabetes can be stressful and challenging for children affected by the disease and their parents - especially during the school year. We've compiled a guide with tips and action steps for parents to help navigate these challenges. Check it out at the link below.

Learn tips, action steps, and your child's school diabetes care rights for type 1 diabetes management in the classroom.