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October 12, 2026

October News Roundup

Each month, we round up diabetes-related news and insights from trusted sources to provide you with ideas, tips, education and...

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    October 8, 2026

    Know Your Coverage for 2027

    A new year can bring changes to your health insurance—even if you keep the same plan. Taking a few minutes...

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    October 1, 2026

    Halloween Without the Guilt

    Halloween can be tricky when you’re living with diabetes. Candy is everywhere, and so are messages about whether you should...

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    October 1, 2026

    Protecting Muscle While Losing Weight on a GLP-1

    GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around weight management, especially for people living with type 2 diabetes. Medications such as...

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    October 1, 2026

    Compression Lows When Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor: What You Need to Know

    For many people living with diabetes, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can make it easier to understand glucose levels throughout...

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    October 1, 2026

    Fibermaxxing and Diabetes: Is This Viral Trend Worth Trying?

    Social media “nutrition” trends come and go, and some are more helpful than others. One of the latest is fibermaxxing,...

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    September 1, 2026

    All You Need to Know About Piercings and Diabetes

    Getting a new piercing can be a fun way to express your personal style. If you live with diabetes, you...

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    September 1, 2026

    When Tech Fails: Why Every Person with Diabetes Needs a Back-up Plan

    Technology has changed the way many people manage diabetes. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, smart insulin pens, automated insulin...

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    September 1, 2026

    Beyond A1C: The Full Picture of Diabetes Management

    For many people living with diabetes, A1C is one of the first numbers discussed during a healthcare visit. It is...

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    September 1, 2026

    Sushi, Soy Sauce and Smart Choices: Enjoying Japanese Food While Living with Diabetes

    Japanese food has become one of the most popular cuisines in the United States, and for good reason. From fresh...

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    August 5, 2026

    August News Roundup

    Each month, we round up diabetes-related news and insights from trusted sources to provide you with ideas, tips, education and...

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    August 1, 2026

    Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, and Diabetes: What You Need to Know This Summer

    Summer brings plenty of opportunities to get outside, but rising temperatures can create health risks for everyone. For people living...

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    August 1, 2026

    Hydration Options Explained: What Individuals Living with Diabetes Should Know

    Staying hydrated is important for everyone, but it can be especially important for folks living with diabetes. When blood sugar...

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    August 1, 2026

    Air Travel Tips for People Living with Diabetes

    Air travel can be exciting whether you’re heading out for a vacation, visiting family, or traveling for work. For people living with diabetes,...

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    August 1, 2026

    Diabetes and Body Image: How to Feel Confident Being You

    Living with diabetes means paying attention to your health every day. From checking blood sugar and taking medications to possibly wearing devices and...

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    July 1, 2026

    Concerts and Diabetes: How to Enjoy the Music and Stay Safe

    Summer is definitely the concert season! From outdoor festivals to stadium tours, concerts are a fun way to spend time with...

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    July 1, 2026

    Breaking the Stigma: How to Educate Family and Friends About What Diabetes Is (And What It Isn’t)

    Living with diabetes often means managing more than blood sugar. It can also mean managing questions, assumptions, and comments from...

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    July 1, 2026

    Pickleball, Diabetes, and Staying Active This Summer

    It feels like pickleball is everywhere right now! Neighborhood courts, gyms, parks, community centers, and even vacation resorts. What started...

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    June 1, 2026

    Are “Healthy” Energy Drinks Really Healthy?

    Walk into any gym or scroll social media, and you’ll see drinks like Aspire, Celsius, and Bloom labeled as “clean,” “natural,” or “fitness-friendly.” But what do...

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    June 1, 2026

    Vitamins & Supplements and Diabetes: What Helps, What to Watch

    Vitamins & Supplements and Diabetes: What Helps, What to Watch  Walk down any vitamin aisle and you’ll see shelves lined with promises:...

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    June 1, 2026

    Diabetes and Your Eyes: What You Need to Know (Especially in the Summer)

    Taking care of your eyes is important for everyone, but it matters even more when you live with diabetes. Over time, high...

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    June 1, 2026

    Diabetes and Sun Safety: Protecting Your Skin This Summer

    Spending time in the sun can boost your mood and help your body make vitamin D. But too much sun...

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    May 1, 2026

    Spring Allergies and Diabetes: What You Should Know

    Throughout most of the country, spring brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and longer days. But for many people, it also...

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    May 1, 2026

    Understanding Cardiometabolic Health When Living with Diabetes

    Managing diabetes often means paying attention to many parts of your health at once. Blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, weight,...

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    May 1, 2026

    Celebrating Love While Living With Diabetes: A Guide to Navigating Weddings

    Weddings are known to be different from everyday events. The excitement of the day, the changes in schedule, the food...

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    May 1, 2026

    Nail Care: Tips for Safe Manicures and Pedicures While Living with Diabetes

    Getting a manicure or pedicure can be a relaxing way to care for yourself. Clean nails, soft skin, and a...

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    April 2, 2026

    Aprils News Roundup

    Each month, we round up diabetes-related news and insights from trusted sources to provide you with ideas, tips, education and...

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    April 1, 2026

    Diabetes on Screen: When Movies and TV Get It Right (and When They Don’t)

    For people living with diabetes, accurate representation matters. More than 40 million Americans live with diabetes this includes 11 million that are undiagnosed. Approximately 90 to...

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    April 1, 2026

    My Understanding of Diabetes Burnout

    Living with diabetes requires constant awareness and daily decision making to maintain good health. Even on good days, diabetes is “always on” and demanding your attention....

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    April 1, 2026

    Smart Choices for Your Next Chinese Takeout Order

    Chinese food is rich in bold flavors and comforting favorites. The good news? You don’t have to skip it to take care of your blood sugar....

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    April 1, 2026

    Nicotine in a New Era: What It Means for People Living With Diabetes

    Nicotine is no longer just about cigarettes. Today, it shows up in many forms, from vapes to gum to patches. While...

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    March 2, 2026

    Understanding Diabetes “Remedies”: Fact vs. Fiction

    In the diabetes world, the word “remedies” is often used to describe natural foods, drinks, herbs, vitamins, and habits that may help...

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    March 2, 2026

    Growing Up: Transitioning from Pediatric Diabetes Care to Adult Diabetes Care

    Transitioning from pediatric diabetes care to adult diabetes care can sometimes be a big step.  Depending on insurance and/or Provider’s...

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    March 2, 2026

    Diabetes and Obesity: Understanding the Bigger Story & Addressing the Stigma

    When it comes to diabetes, weight can sometimes be part of the conversation, but that doesn’t mean it’s the whole story. Weight management and diabetes affect each...

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    February 4, 2026

    Pasta Without the Panic: Enjoying Italian Food While Living with Diabetes

    Italian food is comfort food: rich sauces, warm bread, shared plates enjoyed with friends and family. If you live with...

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    February 4, 2026

    Diabetes and the Internet: How to Know What’s Accurate – And What Isn’t

    The internet has a lot to say about diabetes. Some of it is useful, rooted in science and health. Plenty of it,...

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    February 4, 2026

    Diabetes and Intimacy: Staying Close With Confidence

    Living with diabetes touches many parts of life, including your close relationships. For some people, it can feel hard or...

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    February 4, 2026

    Dating With Diabetes: Confidence, Communication, and Care

    Dating can be exciting, fun, and sometimes stressful. When you live with diabetes, you may have extra thoughts running through...

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    January 2, 2026

    Sleep and Blood Sugar: How Rest Impacts Diabetes Management

    Getting enough sleep is just as important for managing diabetes as eating well and staying active. Your body relies on rest to...

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    January 2, 2026

    Steady Steps for a Strong Year Ahead: Your Diabetes New Year’s Checklist

    A new year is a perfect time to reset your routines and take small steps that support your diabetes diagnosis...

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    January 2, 2026

    Skincare 101: Loving the Skin You’re In When You’re Living with Diabetes

    Your skin is your body’s largest organ – and when you’re living with diabetes, it deserves extra love and care.   High blood...

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    January 2, 2026

    Managing Diabetes on a Budget

    Living with diabetes means staying on top of both your health and your expenses.. Between medications, check-ups, and supplies like test strips or...

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    December 1, 2025

    A Snowbird’s Guide to Managing Diabetes in Winter

    When the air gets frosty and sidewalks turn slick, many people dream of heading somewhere milder. For those living with...

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    December 1, 2025

    Cheers to Smart Sipping: Cocktails and Mocktails with Diabetes

    The holiday season is full of toasts, celebrations, and festive drinks. If you’re living with diabetes, you can still enjoy the cheer, just...

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      December 1, 2025

      Warm Wishes from All of Us at CCS

      We want to take a moment this holiday season to share our warmest wishes with you and your loved ones....

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      December 1, 2025

      Staying on Track: Managing Diabetes While Hitting the Slopes (and other winter sports)

      When the snow starts falling, it’s tempting to hit the slopes or lace up your skates. Winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and snowshoeing are...

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      November 2, 2025

      Breaking Down the Thanksgiving Spread: A Diabetes-Friendly Guide

      Thanksgiving is a holiday built around family, gratitude, and of course… food! But if you’re living with diabetes, the big...

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      November 2, 2025

      Riding the Diabetes Roller Coaster: What It Is and How to Manage It

      Living with diabetes often feels like being strapped into a roller coaster, with blood sugar levels rising and falling sharply,...

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      November 2, 2025

      Frederick Banting and Charles Best: The Discovery That Changed Diabetes Forever

      When we talk about the history of diabetes care, two names stand out above all others: Frederick Banting and Charles...

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      October 14, 2025

      Helpful Advice as You Plan for 2026

      Whether it’s new health insurance or changes to your Medicare plan, CCS will help with the transition so you can...

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      October 1, 2025

      How Loved Ones Help Manage Diabetes: The Ups, the Downs and Everything in Between

      Living with diabetes is a daily challenge, but no one has to face it alone. Friends, partners, parents, siblings, and...

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      October 1, 2025

      HSAs, FSAs and Diabetes: What You Need to Know

      When you are living with diabetes, it often means there are regular medical costs. This could include anything from insulin...

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      October 1, 2025

      Overcoming Health Equity Challenges in Diabetes

      Diabetes affects millions of people in the United States, but not everyone has the same resources to manage it well....

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      October 1, 2025

      Managing “Sweets Season”: Tips for Adults and Kids Living with Diabetes

      From October through April, it feels like every month brings another sugar-filled holiday. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day,...

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      September 2, 2025

      Are Protein Bars a Good Choice When You’re Living with Diabetes?

      From grocery stores to gyms, protein bars are everywhere you look. They promise quick energy, muscle recovery, and meal replacement....

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      September 2, 2025

      Cannabis, THC and Blood Sugar: What People Living with Diabetes Should Know

      Cannabis, often called marijuana, is a plant that has been used for hundreds of years for both medical and recreational...

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      September 2, 2025

      Finding Balance: How Meditation Can Help People Living with Diabetes

      Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming at times. Between managing blood glucose, meal planning, and staying active; it’s easy to...

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      September 2, 2025

      Staying Safe During Power Outages When You’re Living with Diabetes

      Power outages can happen at any time during storms, extreme heat or cold, or even from accidents or construction. For...

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      September 1, 2025

      Tailgating with Diabetes: The Best Foods, Drinks, and Tips for Game Day

      Tailgating is a fun tradition full of friends, football, and food – but if you’re living with diabetes, it can...

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      August 3, 2025

      Back-to-School Diabetes Checklist: What Every Parent Needs to Know

      Whether it is kindergarten or college, sending your child with diabetes off to school can come with extra layers of...

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      August 3, 2025

      Understanding the Connection Between Blood Pressure and Diabetes

      When you live with diabetes, keeping your blood sugar levels in check is a big part of staying healthy. But...

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      August 3, 2025

      How Heat Affects Your Body When You Have Diabetes: What to Know and How to Stay Safe in Hot Weather

      When temperatures rise, everyone feels the heat. But if you’re living with diabetes, the hot weather can affect your body...

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      July 2, 2025

      Working Out with Diabetes Devices: Tips to Stay Active and In Control

      If you’re living with diabetes and use devices like a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), insulin pump, or automated insulin delivery...

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      June 2, 2025

      How to Get Ready for a Hurricane When You Have Diabetes

      If you live in a place where hurricanes occur, , it is important to be prepared—especially if you have diabetes....

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      May 7, 2025

      Low-Carb Diets and Diabetes: What You Need to Know

      If you are living with diabetes, you may have heard that eating less carbohydrates or “carbs” is often suggested to...

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      May 6, 2025

      Automated Insulin Delivery and Hypoglycemia: How to Treat It Without Overdoing It

      Living with diabetes is easier today than ever before, thanks to smart technology like Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems. These...

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      May 5, 2025

      Tornado Safety and Preparedness for People with Diabetes

      Tornadoes are dangerous storms that can strike with little warning. If you have diabetes, being prepared is even more important....

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      April 3, 2025

      Eating Mexican Food with Diabetes: A Simple Guide

      Mexican food is fun, tasty, and full of flavor. If you’re living with diabetes, you can still enjoy your favorite...

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      April 2, 2025

      Exercise, Tech and Diabetes: How Getting Fit Has Changed in the Digital Age

      Today, technology plays an important role in exercise– especially for folks living with diabetes. From apps to wearables, new tech...

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      April 1, 2025

      Understanding Nutrition Facts Labels: What Patients with Diabetes Need to Know

      For people with diabetes, understanding what’s in the foods you eat is an important part of managing your disease.  Nutrition...

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