Diabetes Self-Management Blog

Web Team

Web Team

The Diabetes Self-Management Web Team is made up of Web Editor Diane Fennell, Assistant Editor Alwa Cooper, and Web Intern Helen Zhu


Tips for a Healthy Super Bowl from Mike Golic

Football fans around the nation are gearing up for the Super Bowl this Sunday, waiting to see who will emerge victorious in the rematch between the Giants and the Patriots. But in the midst of all the pregame planning, it’s important not to lose sight of keeping your diabetes in control during the big game and the surrounding festivities…

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Free Tool for Comparing Drug Prices

If you have diabetes, drug costs likely represent a sizeable portion of your health-care budget. But LowestMed, a new, free cost-comparison app, can help you reduce your expenditures by finding the lowest price on medicines in your area…

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Thyroid Awareness Month

Last week we reviewed several glaucoma resources in honor of Glaucoma Awareness Month. This week, we’d like to take a look at some resources related to Thyroid Awareness Month, which also takes place in January…

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Diabetes Scholars Foundation Offers College Scholarships

If you are a high school senior with Type 1 diabetes who is looking to attend an accredited four-year university, college, or technical or trade in the fall, then you may be interested in applying for one of the college scholarships being offered by the Diabetes Scholars Foundation…

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Glaucoma Awareness Month

If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to look after the health of your eyes. This week, we’d like to alert you to some glaucoma resources you can use to find out more about this common eye condition and to learn about ways to reduce your risk.

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Free Classes at Type 1 University

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get a better handle on your diabetes control, then you’re in luck: The online education program “Type 1 University” will be offering free classes for the month of January…

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Humor for the Holidays

Navigating the holidays with diabetes isn’t always easy, but sometimes a little humor can help…

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Make a Positive Change With the “Wall of Change”

Looking for a way to make an impact in the diabetes world but unsure of how to make your mark? Then you may be interested in the “Wall of Change…”

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“Believe”

Reading through the diabetes headlines is not often an uplifting experience, but this story might just make your day…

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Weight-Loss Sabotage?

Have you ever tried to lose weight and felt that, instead of supporting your efforts, your partner actually seemed to be undermining them?

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