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October 1, 2024

The Important Role of Pharmacists in Diabetes Care

For people living with diabetes, pharmacists play a vital role in empowering patients to lead healthy lifestyles. Beyond filling prescriptions,...

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September 5, 2024

Heart Health and Diabetes: What You Need to Know

Diabetes and heart disease are two serious health challenges that often go hand in hand. Understanding the connection between these...

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September 4, 2024

The Impact of Fall Allergies on People Living with Diabetes

Fall is a beautiful season with changing leaves and cooler weather, but it also brings allergies that can be tough...

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August 6, 2024

Diabetes Education: Infusion Set Compatibility & Site Rotation Management

Managing diabetes involves many tasks, and one important part is using an insulin infusion set. Whether you’re new to insulin...

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August 5, 2024

The Benefits of a DAD (Diabetes Alert Dog) & Pet Therapy When You Have Diabetes

Having diabetes is stressful. Did you know that a DAD can make a big difference and assist you in managing...

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July 3, 2024

Navigating Hot Weather With Diabetes: Tips and Tricks

When the temperature rises, it’s important for everyone to stay cool. But for people with diabetes, beating the heat is...

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July 2, 2024

How Meal Planning and Nutrition Can Help You Maintain Good Eye Health

When you are living with diabetes, it’s important to keep a close eye on many aspects of your health –...

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June 4, 2024

How to Keep Blood Sugar Levels in Check While Working Night Shift

When you are working a job that has irregular hours, you may find it poses some challenges to managing your...

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May 9, 2024

Keeping Healthy During Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes

Every pregnancy can have its own set of challenges. Some moms-to-be face a condition called gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes impacts...

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May 8, 2024

May 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 5, 2024

April 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 4, 2024

How Moving Your Body Helps You Tackle Stress with Diabetes

Moving your body is a fantastic way to deal with stress – especially for individuals living with diabetes. Let’s explore...

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April 4, 2024

Navigating New Diabetes Technology: A Guide to Reducing Stress and Staying Healthy

When it comes to living with or aiding someone with diabetes it can sometimes feel overwhelming and stressful. This is...

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March 7, 2024

March News Roundup

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

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March 6, 2024

How to Keep Your Blood Sugar Happy When Eating Out

Do you ever wonder how to keep your blood sugar levels just right when you’re not eating at home? Whether...

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March 4, 2024

A Guide to Managing Blood Sugar with Nutritious Food Options

Are you or someone you know living with diabetes? Eating the right kinds of foods can make a big difference...

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February 9, 2024

Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists: How They Help Manage and Educate Patients

Taking care of diabetes is a team effort. Specialists who focus on diabetes care play a big role in helping...

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February 2, 2024

Understanding Insurance Coverage and Benefits for People Living with Diabetes

For individuals managing diabetes, prioritizing self-care, and ensuring access to quality healthcare is important. Let’s learn about several types of insurance...

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December 6, 2023

Healthy Food Alternatives for People Living with Diabetes

Living with diabetes means making smart choices about the foods you eat. Some foods can spike your blood sugar, while...

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November 9, 2023

Managing Gestational Diabetes

Here is a quick guide to various types of tapes you can use and tips to secure your infusion sets and CGMs effectively.

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November 6, 2023

Living Well with Diabetes: Exercise and Lifestyle

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While medication and regular check-ups are crucial, there are...

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November 3, 2023

Diabetes Devices Tape Tips

Here is a quick guide to various types of tapes you can use and tips to secure your infusion sets and CGMs effectively.

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November 2, 2023

Get Proactive with our Diabetes Management Guide

Managing diabetes means taking many steps to stay healthy and prevent other health problems. Diabetes is a long-lasting condition that...

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October 3, 2023

Managing Diabetes: Common Medications and How They Work

Diabetes is an ongoing health problem that affects many people all around the world. Taking care of your health is...

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October 3, 2023

The Dawn Phenomenon: Understanding the Early Morning Glucose Surge

For people living with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels can be tricky. There is something called the ‘Dawn Phenomenon’ which...

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September 7, 2023

Natural Disasters & Your Diabetes: How to Properly Prepare for Any Situation

Natural disasters can happen suddenly. Floods, earthquakes, and tornadoes can occur without warning. Hurricanes can be forecastable, but they can...

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September 7, 2023

Traveling with Diabetes? Here Are Your Go-To Tips

Traveling is all about exploring new places, making memories, and trying new things. But if you are managing diabetes, it...

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August 8, 2023

Managing Your Diabetes Starts with Education

Diabetes is a serious but manageable disease – and managing it starts with education. By learning how to track your...

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August 8, 2023

Exercise and Diabetes: How Physical Activity Can Help You Manage Your Condition

Exercise is an important part of managing diabetes. It can help keep blood sugar levels in check, lower the risk...

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August 2, 2023

Healthy Hydration

As the summer temperatures rise, proper hydration is critical for those living with diabetes. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are fan-favorites in...

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July 5, 2023

Carbs: A Guide to the Good and the Bad

Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet, but not all carbs are created equal. There are two kinds...

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July 5, 2023

Summer Eye Care: Protecting Your Vision

Maintaining healthy eyesight and vision is important for adults of all ages, but particularly important for those living with diabetes....

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June 13, 2023

Everything You Need to Know When It Comes to Having a Backup Plan for Your Insulin Pump

Insulin pumps are a great way to manage diabetes. Pump therapy provides tighter control of blood glucose levels and provides...

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June 11, 2023

Everything You Need to Know When It Comes to Having a Backup Plan for Your Continuous Glucose Monitor

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are valuable tools to manage diabetes. They can help you track your blood sugar levels in...

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June 9, 2023

Summer Camp for Kids Living with Diabetes: A Chance to Learn, Grow, and Have Fun

Summer camp is a great way for kids to have fun learn new things and make new friends. For children...

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May 23, 2023

Enjoying Summer Sips While Keeping Your Blood Sugar in Check

Summer vacation is almost here. Many people are excited to relax and enjoy a refreshing adult drink. Like most things...

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April 26, 2023

7 Things individuals living with diabetes can do to help lower their cancer risk

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends the following list of things that people with diabetes can do to help lower their risk of cancer.

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April 6, 2023

How to Manage Stress When You Are Living with Diabetes

Everyone feels stress sometimes. It’s how your body feels when something makes you feel worried, upset, or angry. Too much...

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April 5, 2023

Spring cleaning? Check your medicine cabinet.

April 15th is National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day! It’s a good day to throw away any old, expired,...

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March 28, 2023

CCS Clinical Corner – National Nutrition Month®

While March has been National Nutrition Month, with the theme “Fuel for the Future,” we should continue to help individuals...

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June 1, 2022

Traveling with Medication

With the summer vacation season in full swing, many people are traveling or soon will be. Whether you’re headed to...

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May 25, 2022

A Stroke Is a ‘Brain Attack’

Did you know that stroke is the second-leading cause of death in the world? In America, stroke takes the life...

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April 26, 2022

Dealing with Stress

We’ve all said it at one time or another: “I’m stressed out!” It’s usually because we’re feeling anxious, exhausted, pressured,...

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April 12, 2022

Take Care of Your Feet!

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to focus on the importance of keeping our feet healthy....

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April 5, 2022

What about Diabetes and Alcohol?

Having diabetes does not mean that you have to give up your favorite foods or beverages altogether. This includes alcohol....

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March 16, 2022

Consider This A Wake-up Call

Did you know that more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and that 8 million of those people are undiagnosed?...

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February 16, 2022

Show Your Eyes Some Love

In talking to people with diabetes on a daily basis, my goal is to help them understand the importance of...

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February 2, 2022

Understand Your Risk for Heart Disease

February is American Heart Month, a great time to raise awareness about heart disease and how to prevent it. Did...

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