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Diabetic Coma

For the more than 34 million Americans living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, controlling blood sugar is the primary focus of our days....

 FreeStyle Libre Unboxing

FreeStyle Libre Unboxing  In this post, we profile the #1 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system on the market today.   All of us living with...

Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Teenagers

Type 2 Diabetes is Increasing in Children and Teens Type 2 diabetes was once called “adult-onset diabetes” but, sadly, that’s no longer the case because...

swollen feet diabetes

Best Tips to Treat Swollen Feet from Diabetes Many people living with diabetes experience a condition known as edema –  a buildup of fluids in the tissue...

Diabetic Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia and Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment For most of us living with diabetes, the topic of conversation usually revolves around avoiding unwanted spikes in...

Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

Diabetes and High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know Here are some pretty sobering facts. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, people with diabetes are twice...

Diabetes and Ketones

Making Sense of Ketones with Diabetes In this post, we explore ketones and the dangerous related complication, ketoacidosis, a major concern for those living with...

Fruits for Diabetes

Fruits for Diabetes If you’re someone living with diabetes, you already know that the food you eat has a tremendous impact on how well you...

Blood Glucose Levels

10 Telltale Signs Your Blood Sugar May be too High If you’re living with Type 2 diabetes, managing your disease is all about controlling blood...

Diabetic Test Strips

How to avoid running out of test strips and what you can do if you run out? For anyone living with diabetes, the most important...

12 Common Blood Glucose Testing Mistakes

12 Common Mistakes When Testing Blood Sugar with a Glucose Meter and Test Strips For anyone living with diabetes, the key to avoiding diabetes-related complications...

7 Ways to Lower Insulin Levels

7 Ways to Lower Insulin Levels If you’re among the more than 30 million people in the United States living with Type 2 Diabetes and...

10 steps for better living with diabetes

10 Tips to Staying Positive and on Track When Managing Diabetes If you’re someone living with diabetes, you know there are those days when things...

Proper Disposal of Diabetic Waste

How to safely and properly dispose of used lancets, syringes, needles, and other diabetic supplies There are currently more than 34 million people in the...

Aerobic or Anaerobic

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise: Which is Right for You If you’re among the more than 34 million Americans currently living with diabetes, it probably comes...

Using Expired Test Strips

Is it Okay to Use Expired Diabetic Test Strips As someone living with diabetes, testing your blood sugar each day is an important part of...