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February 4, 2025
February 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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February 4, 2025
Fast Food and Diabetes: How to Make Smart Choices
Living with diabetes means you have to pay close attention to what you eat. Fast food is everywhere, and while...
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February 3, 2025
Why Footwear Matters for People with Diabetes
When you have diabetes, taking care of your feet is incredibly important. Proper footwear isn’t just about comfort or style;...
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February 2, 2025
Understanding Macronutrients: A Guide to Healthy Living and Diabetes Management
If you’ve ever looked at a nutrition label or heard about “balanced diets,” you’ve probably come across the term “macronutrients.”...
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January 9, 2025
January 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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January 8, 2025
Understanding Diabetes Distress: What It Is and How to Manage It
Living with diabetes can be challenging. From blood sugar levels and medications to diet, exercise and doctor appointments, there’s a...
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January 7, 2025
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for People with Diabetes
As the new year begins, it can be a great time to review current lifestyle habits and set goals that...
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January 6, 2025
Understanding Portion Distortion and How to Manage It
Have you ever sat down at a restaurant, looked at your plate, and thought, “Wow, that’s a lot of food”?...
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December 4, 2024
December 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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December 3, 2024
Staying Active During the Holiday Season: A Guide to Maintaining Health and Fitness
The holiday season is a wonderful time filled with family, food, and fun. But between all the tasty treats and...
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December 2, 2024
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder When You Have Diabetes
Seasonal Affective Disorder (also known by its acronym SAD) is a type of depression that usually happens during the fall...
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November 6, 2024
November 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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November 5, 2024
Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Recipe Tips and Ideas
The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones and enjoying good food. However, if you or someone...
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October 9, 2024
New year, new health insurance plan?
Helpful advice as you consider changes. Whether it’s new health insurance, or changes to your Medicare plan, CCS will help...
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October 3, 2024
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 2, 2024
Diabetes and Halloween: How to Enjoy the Holiday Safely
Halloween is a fun holiday full of costumes, decorations, and, of course, candy! But if you have diabetes, you need...
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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 6, 2024
September 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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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 7, 2024
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 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 5, 2024
July 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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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 5, 2024
June 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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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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June 3, 2024
Foot Care and Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Diabetes can pose a significant danger to foot health. By understanding the importance of foot care and following these tips...
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May 9, 2024
The Importance of Your Diabetes Care Team
Having diabetes means you need to take extra care of your health. But you don’t have to do it alone!...
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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
Understanding Diabetes Management During Menopause
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and usually occurs in her late 40s to early 50s. But...
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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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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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January 4, 2024
Understanding A1C: What it Measures and Why It Matters
Have you ever heard about something called A1C? It is a simple test that helps doctors check how well your...
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January 2, 2024
Managing Diabetes: Understanding the 15-15 Rule
If you or someone you know has diabetes, you might have heard about something called the 15-15 rule. The 15-15...
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December 7, 2023
5 Things to Know about CGMs
Having diabetes means keeping a constant eye on your blood sugar levels. One way to do this is by using...
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November 14, 2023
World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day began one hundred years ago in 1991. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization...
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November 10, 2023
Reducing the Risks of Type 2 after 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 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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