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How Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Can Affect Diabetes
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How Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Can Affect Diabetes

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, for short, affects about 5% of adults in the U.S. What exactly is SAD, and how might it impact …

Six Ways to Handle High Blood Sugar
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Six Ways to Handle High Blood Sugar

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    How Peer Support Helps People With Diabetes Feel Less Alone and Stay on Track

Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

Turkey Gravy for Diabetics

Turkey Gravy for Diabetics

A diabetes-friendly version of the savory classic, this easy recipe is perfect for your …

“Think Thin” Chicken Gravy

“Think Thin” Chicken Gravy

Perfect for your poultry dishes during the holidays, this homemade gravy is low in fat …

Mushroom Gravy

Mushroom Gravy

Looking for a tasty gravy to jazz up your turkey this holiday season? There’s …

Giblet Gravy

Giblet Gravy

Using prepared gravy is an easy way to help control fat, sodium and carb intake …

News & Research

FDA Issues Early Alert for Abbott Glucose Sensors

FDA Issues Early Alert for Abbott Glucose Sensors

FDA alerts users to potential issues with Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors after reports of inaccurate readings, serious injuries, and deaths …

Getting Ready for World Diabetes Day 2025

Getting Ready for World Diabetes Day 2025

Biolinq Shine Receives FDA Clearance as First Needle-Free Glucose Sensor

Biolinq Shine Receives FDA Clearance as First Needle-Free Glucose Sensor

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Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes and Hyperglycemia: Handling High Blood Sugar

Type 1 Diabetes and Hyperglycemia: Handling High Blood Sugar

If you have type 1 diabetes, it’s almost inevitable that you will have hyperglycemia at some point. The goal is to keep glucose levels …

Living With Type 1 Diabetes: Four Tips to Get You Started

Living With Type 1 Diabetes: Four Tips to Get You Started

Have you recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? Living with type 1 diabetes is definitely doable. These four tips can help …

Type 1 Diabetes Questions and Answers

Type 1 Diabetes Questions and Answers

Get expert answers to top type 1 questions from Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian Amy Campbell …

Six Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms You Need to Know

Six Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms You Need to Know

One of the main forms of diabetes is Type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune condition. Learn about six common Type 1 diabetes symptoms …

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I have various dietary restrictions related to my diabetes. Can I still go on a cruise?

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Type 2 Diabetes

Can Type 2 Diabetes Turn Into Type 1?

Can Type 2 Diabetes Turn Into Type 1?

If you have type 2 diabetes, you might be wondering if it will ever “turn into” type 1 diabetes. It’s understandable that you would …

Diabetes Testing: Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Testing: Type 2 Diabetes

Everyone knows that Type 2 diabetes is a serious, long-term health condition that impairs bodily function, threatens quality of life, and can lead to …

Type 2 Diabetes and a Healthy Family Lifestyle

Type 2 Diabetes and a Healthy Family Lifestyle

When you live with Type 2 diabetes, you quickly realize that your immediate family lives with it, too. Family support is essential …

Metformin

Metformin

Most of the millions of people who take it don’t give it a second thought, but humble metformin may well be the closest thing …

Diabetic Videos

Monitoring Blood Glucose: Video Below
July 14, 2024

Monitoring Blood Glucose: Video Below

In this video, learn recommended blood glucose levels, when to monitor your blood glucose, how to perform a blood glucose check, and more… Watch Video

Healthy Eating With Diabetes: Video Below
June 5, 2024

Healthy Eating With Diabetes: Video Below

In this video, hosted by certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian Alison Massey, learn simple steps for healthy eating with diabetes… Watch Video

What Is a Normal Blood Glucose?: Video Below
May 17, 2024

What Is a Normal Blood Glucose?: Video Below

In this “Healthy Living With Diabetes” video from Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian Alison Massey, learn about normal blood glucose levels for people with and without diabetes… Watch Video

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