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Water Facts: Getting to Know H2O
Healthy Living

Water Facts: Getting to Know H2O

With summer in full swing it’s as a good a time as any to take a “deeper dive” into the realms of water …

Walking for Weight Loss
Healthy Living

Walking for Weight Loss

Diabetes at the Beach: Tips to Stay Safe
Healthy Living

Diabetes at the Beach: Tips to Stay Safe

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    Magnesium: Benefits, Food Sources, Deficiency Signs, and More

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    Iron Deficiency: Symptoms, Food Sources, Supplements, and More 

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Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

Spring Greens With Blueberries, Walnuts, and Feta Cheese

Spring Greens With Blueberries, Walnuts, and Feta Cheese

Blueberries are a superfood! Get the antioxidant boost of these juicy fruits in this quick …

Chunky Tuna Salad

Chunky Tuna Salad

Who says canned tuna is boring? A hint of curry powder gives this five-minute …

Berry Spinach Salad

Berry Spinach Salad

In the mood for a berry refreshing salad? You’ll love this simple recipe featuring …

Crunchy Vegetable Salad With Chipotle-Ranch Dressing

Crunchy Vegetable Salad With Chipotle-Ranch Dressing

Chock-full of fresh and healthful ingredients, this Southwestern-style salad takes just 10 minutes …

News & Research

Skin Immune Cells May Drive Painful Diabetic Neuropathy, Study Finds 

Skin Immune Cells May Drive Painful Diabetic Neuropathy, Study Finds 

Specialized immune cells in the skin may contribute to painful diabetic neuropathy by communicating with nearby nerves, according to new research …

Metformin May Work Mainly Through the Gut, Study Finds

Metformin May Work Mainly Through the Gut, Study Finds

GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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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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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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