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Take our new Diabetes Self-Management readers’ poll! This week’s question asks if you fast before getting your cholesterol checked…

See how much you know about diabetes and alcohol with our brand-new, interactive quiz!

If you have Type 1 diabetes, you are no doubt familiar with the “bionic pancreas.” On November 12, 2014, researcher Ed Damiano, PhD, presented a lecture on the device…

Take our new Diabetes Self-Management readers’ poll! This week’s question asks if you have ever used metformin as part of your diabetes treatment regimen…

Earlier this year, we wrote about the first-ever Ashley Rose Honorary Diabetes Law Student Scholarship Award…

With the holiday season under way, you’ll want to see how much you know about this topic with our brand new, interactive quiz…

Take our new Diabetes Self-Management readers’ poll! This week’s question asks how being diagnosed with diabetes has changed your experience of Thanksgiving…

We want to hear from you! Take our new Diabetes Self-Management readers’ poll…

Take our new Diabetes Self-Management readers’ poll to help us better understand what aspects of diabetes management matter most to you…

Today is World Diabetes Day, which was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization to raise global awareness of the condition…

Looking for a quick and easy way to raise diabetes awareness? Then you’ll want to check out the free Blue Circle Selfie App from IDF…

Take our new Diabetes Self-Management readers’ poll! This week’s question asks if you are on a gluten-free diet…

We are fast approaching World Diabetes Day and what better a way to mark the occasion than by hosting a healthful breakfast?

World Diabetes Day is coming up on November 14, and the IDF is seeking everyone’s help marking the occasion through the Blue Monument Challenge…

World Diabetes Day is just a few weeks away, and in its honor, the UF Diabetes Institute will be sponsoring its seventh annual WDD Blue Circle Photo Contest…

American Diabetes Month is right around the corner, which can only mean one thing — the Big Blue Test website will soon be open for entries!

If you are a Medicare or Medicaid beneficiary, you’ll want to tune in for an upcoming webinar on how to “Be an Engaged Health-Care Consumer: Protect, Detect, and Report Health-Care Errors, Fraud, and Abuse…”

With American Diabetes Month just a few weeks away, you may be seeking a way to increase awareness of the condition in your community. If so, look no further than Project Blue November…

The Diabetes Hands Foundation is getting ready for its next annual Big Blue Test (an event that takes place every November challenging participants to exercise for 14 to 20 minutes, check their blood glucose, and share their experience online), and as part of that preparation,it is currently selecting recipients for the grants that will be funded by the initiative…

If you have diabetes, you may be all too familiar with the annoying phenomenon of waking from a sound sleep with a cramp in your calf…

Fall is right around the corner, which means that flu season will soon be in full swing…

If you’re dealing with pain in your feet, you may be interested in participating in the Rhapsody Study, designed to assess the safety and effectiveness of clonidine hydrochloride topical gel, 0.1%, for treating pain associated with diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage)…

Good news is meant to be shared, and Diabetes Self-Management has received good news from both the health information website Healthline and the National Diabetes Education Program, a joint program of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Two well-regarded, nonprofit organizations, Taking Care of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) and the Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI), are teaming up to create the TCOYD Research Registry – and you can be a part of it!

Love to play golf? Then you’ll want to check out the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Driving Fore the Cure Golf Tournament taking place in New Jersey later this month. The annual tournament began in 1986 and raises funds to benefit the mission of the ADA, which is to “prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes…”

Do you have an idea about how to best use diabetes technology to improve health outcomes and lives? Then be sure to participate in this year’s “Patient Voices Contest,” run by DiabetesMine.com…

Qessential Medical Market Research, a “full-service research provider dedicated to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries,” is conducting a study on diabetes patient information and how it is managed…

If you’ll be in the area of Raleigh, North Carolina, on May 17, be sure to check out the “Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference & Health Fair” taking place at the Raleigh Convention Center…

Do you use an insulin pen to control your diabetes? Then you are no doubt familiar with the anxiety caused by not knowing whether you’ve already taken your shot. Timesulin simplifies the process of tracking injections, and it needs your help to come to the United States…

Do you live in Tennessee and have diabetes? Then you may be interested in a free program called “Diabetes Alert…”

Do you have Type 2 diabetes and use Level Foods products to help manage your condition? Are you in the New York City area? Then you have the opportunity to be interviewed this week…

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which is dedicated to spreading awareness about preventing and treating this condition, we’d like to present the following resources…

If you’re a woman with diabetes, you won’t want to miss the 2014 Weekend for Women in Washington, DC, organized by the nonprofit group DiabetesSisters…

The weather outside may be frightful, but the season for diabetes camp is just around the corner! If you are thinking of sending your child to one of these camps, you may be interested in an initiative by the Bret Michaels Life Rocks Foundation…

If you live near Washington, DC, and have a child with diabetes, you may be interested in a free support event being held by the Diabetes National Institute and the Diabetes Youth Group of Georgetown University…

It’s that time of year again: the Students With Diabetes Internship Program is accepting applications…

For many, money is the biggest barrier to successful diabetes control. To address this growing concern, the retailer Target has launched a copay assistance program…

If you live in the Boston area, you’ll soon have a great opportunity to raise money for the renowned Joslin Diabetes Center — a leader in diabetes care, research, and education — all while enjoying a fun-filled night out during the ninth annual CityFeast…

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, are seeking volunteers for a study on walking…

Want to help fund diabetes research and create a fun holiday memory? Then be sure to participate in the Diabetes Research Institute’s third annual “Santa Letters for a Cure” to get a personalized letter from Santa Claus…

Would you like to contribute to cutting-edge diabetes research? If you are between the ages of 18 and 70, with or without diabetes, you may be eligible to participate in a new study being conducted at Joslin Diabetes Center.

Ever wondered what it’s like using insulin? Then you’ll want to see a new, interactive infographic from Abbott called “A Day in the Life of an Insulin-Using Patient.”

If you have Type 1 diabetes and are thinking of drinking alcohol, you’ll want to check out a new, free app from Pool Hospital Diabetes Center…

Not gonna let diabetes stop you? Then share your message with the world!

November 14 is World Diabetes Day, and in its honor, the University of Florida Division of Pediatric Endocrinology is holding its sixth annual “World Diabetes Day ‘Blue Circle’ Photo Contest…”

It’s that time of year again — the Big Blue Test Web site is open for entries!

If your child is being treated at Columbia University Medical Center’s Naomie Berrie Diabetes Center, he or she is invited to the 14th annual day after Halloween candy trade-in party…

Want to know what it’s like to live with Type 1 diabetes every day? Then you’ll want to check out the “T1D for a Day” campaign from JDRF, with support from Lilly Diabetes…

If you’re dealing with an unexpected medical bill, a bill that cost more than you’d expected, or a copay that was higher than you’d anticipated, then you’ll want to sign up for a special Webinar being run this month by NeedyMeds…

If you’re an adult with Type 2 diabetes between the ages of 18 and 40, then researchers want to hear from you…

It’s that time of year again — the Big Blue Test Web site is open for entries!

If you are in the St. Louis, Missouri, area, and dealing with foot pain from diabetes, then you may be interested in a currently enrolling study from the Healthcare Research Network…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has started series of patient meetings to better understand a variety of conditions…

Time is running out to apply as the American Diabetes Association’s 2014 National Youth Advocate…

If you have celiac disease, or any other form of gluten sensitivity, you’ll be pleased to hear that the US Food and Drug Administration recently set a standard definition for the meaning of “gluten free” on food labels…

September is fast approaching, which means that the start of the school year is almost here. If your child has diabetes, there are several items beyond stocking up on school supplies that should be on your back-to-school checklist…

If you’ve been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within the past five years, then you may be eligible to help researchers test treatments in a study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)…

Do you have ideas about how to best use diabetes technology to improve health outcomes and lives? Then you’ll want to enter this year’s “Patient Voices Contest.”

Do you have diabetes and a dog who can tell when your blood glucose level is low or high? Then researchers from the University of Connecticut Health Center want to hear from you!

Are you an older adult with diabetes? Then you may be interested in “Better Choices, Better Health — Diabetes,” a free online workshop from the National Council on Aging…

Never be more than a tap away from Diabetes Self-Management, your trusted source of diabetes information, with our magazine app!

Do you have ideas about how to best use diabetes technology to improve health outcomes and lives? Then you’ll want to enter this year’s “Patient Voices Contest,” run by DiabetesMine.com.

This October, the world-renowned Joslin Diabetes Center will be hosting its second annual Diabetes Innovation Congress, featuring hundreds of leaders in diabetes care and obesity…

Currently nearly 26 million people in the United States have diabetes, and it is predicted that by 2050, one in three Americans will have the condition if steps aren’t taken to stem the tide…

In its honor, we’d like to share some resources that seniors may find useful…

If you or someone you love is dealing with the eating disorder known as diabulimia, the organization “Diabulimia Helpline” can lend a hand…

Here at Diabetes Self-Management, we often receive letters from our readers letting us know how they’re doing with their diabetes management. To our delight, these communications sometimes come in the form of a poem…

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy, then you may be interested an upcoming Web-based educational seminar (or “Webinar”) from The Neuropathy Association on dealing with the condition…

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease, which affects an estimated 26 million people in the United States. In honor of Kidney Disease Awareness Month, we’d like to tell you about some free resources available from the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)…

Good news — now you can access Diabetes Self-Management magazine, your trusted source of diabetes information, anytime, anywhere on your mobile device!

Summer will be here before you know it, which means that now is the time to start thinking about diabetes camps for your child…

This Valentine’s Day, you can surprise a loved one and support the American Diabetes Association (ADA), all at the same time!

Many people speak fondly of their childhood days in diabetes camp. But if you missed out on that chance as a kid — or if you’re looking to relive it — you’re in luck!

If you’re a fan of talk radio, then you’ll want to check out DSMA Live, an online radio show by people with diabetes, for people with diabetes…

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time to make those resolutions. And what better a time to get off to a fresh start with some of your diabetes management routines than at the dawn of a new year?

With Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s all right around the corner, you might be wondering how you’re going to make it through the next week with your diabetes management intact…

In the spirit of the holiday season, we’d like to share a touching story that was recounted by Diabetes Dad Tom Karlya…

December 2–8 is National Influenza Vaccination Week, established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to highlight the importance of flu vaccination…

Social health network WEGO Health is seeking nominations for its 2012 WEGO Health Activist Awards…

If you’ve wanted to congratulate someone in your life who has diabetes for his success in managing the condition, or to thank family and friends for supporting you in a fundraising walk or ride, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Blue Cupcake…

The Big Blue Test Web site is open for entries!

In honor of American Diabetes Month this November, Web site DiabetesCare.net is looking to hear about “diabetes heroes” — the health-care providers or caretakers who have gone above and beyond to help you manage your condition…

November is American Diabetes Month, and to help raise awareness, manufacturer American Medical ID will be giving away free medical ID bracelets all month…

Are you interested in whipping up delicious, diabetes-friendly recipes? Then be sure to check out our diabetes recipes board on Pinterest…

Looking for a way to stay fit so you can better manage your diabetes? Eager to help fund research looking for a cure? You can do both with the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes…

We would like to take a moment to congratulate blogger Joe Eldridge, along with his Team Type 1 teammates Dan Holt, Zach Noonan, and Zach Kovalcik, on winning the team pursuit at the 2012 USA Cycling Elite Track Nationals in Carson, California!

In need of a little diabetes inspiration? Then be sure to check out the “You Can Do This Project…”

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Eli Lilly and Company, makers of Tradjenta (linagliptin) and Jentadueto (linagliptin/metformin hydrochloride) tablets, recently announced the debut of My Well Planner, a free online program for adults who have Type 2 diabetes…

Feeling creative? Then why not bust out some art supplies and make a piece for the third annual Diabetes Art Day, coming up on September 24!

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking applications for its 2013 National Youth Advocate…

In need of a little diabetes motivation? Then you’ll want to check out the Web site Broken Pancreas…

For a limited time, the National Council on Aging is offering free access to its online diabetes program, Better Choices, Better Health — Diabetes (BCBH — Diabetes)…

It may be hard to believe in the midst of this sweltering summer heat, but flu season is right around the corner…

Interested in learning more about how to manage your diabetes? Then you’ll want to check out a series of free e-books from pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk…

ReliOn products such as such as lancets, syringes, and gloves are now more affordable at Walmart…

With the summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to take a dip in the pool. And as part of your fun in the sun, you’ll want to make sure that you’re paying careful attention to your feet…

Many people in the online diabetes community are familiar with Scott K. Johnson, who blogs about his experiences living with Type 1…

If you’re using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), have you found that the vibrating alarms are not enough to wake you up during the night? If so, then you might be interested in a novel solution noted on Kerri Morrone Sparling’s blog, Six Until Me.

Looking to make a difference for the American Diabetes Association (or another good cause) but short on funds? Then you may be interested in checking out a new initiative by the Duane Reade Charitable Foundation…

This week, we have two pieces of good news we’d like to report regarding Diabetes Self-Management‘s presence around the Web…

Are you struggling to cope with pain in your feet, hands, arms or legs caused by neuropathy (nerve damage)? If so, then you may be interested in an upcoming radio broadcast…

Chronic kidney disease, a condition in which the kidneys gradually become damaged and lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the body, affects an estimated 26 million Americans. Millions of others are at increased risk of developing the condition, including people who have diabetes…

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to spreading awareness about preventing and treating this condition, which is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States…

From boxes of chocolate to fancy meals, a typical Valentine’s day celebration is full of potential pitfalls for a person who’s trying to control his blood glucose. Fortunately, there are ways to handle the day besides denying yourself any celebration or overindulging in candy…

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…

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…

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…”

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

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

Every year, tens of millions of Americans go on diets, spending $1 to $2 billion on products from the diet industry. But how effective are they? For all Americans, it seems DASH is the best overall plan…

Those who live in the New York Metropolitan area have a special opportunity to be featured on the USA Network’s “Characters Welcome” promotion. Sponsored by OneTouch, this casting call for those with Type 2 diabetes is a chance to share your story of living with the condition…

May 16 to May 20 is National Neuropathy Week.

May brings with it the return of sunny days and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some tips and resources to keep you safe during the upcoming summer months…

If you are an avid reader of diabetes blogs, you may find many entries about the triumphs and difficulties of having the condition. We’d like to share with you a brief story that brightened up our day…

To help raise awareness, the Neuropathy Association is asking for your help in making “Talk Neuropathy” week a success…

Want to search only reliable Internet sites when looking for information on diabetes? Look up Diaboogle…

March 22 is American Diabetes Alert Day and the ADA is launching a quick and easy online test to help people evaluate their risk for diabetes…

Find out about CVS “To Your Health” events featuring free preventive health screenings for blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure, bone density, and vision…

Walgreens is investing $100 million over the next four years in preventative health resources for its Take Care Clinics. This means free screenings and services coinciding with different awareness months…

The first week of February brings with it Super Bowl 45. Here are some fun facts and tips to help you survive game day…

This month, Sam’s Club Wholesale is introducing some new benefits for all its members, including free health screenings and a new health management service…

Recently, Supervalu has updated their Nutrition iQ program to help shoppers quickly find nutritional products…

Are you prepared? Here are some tips that can help you be ready for all that winter has to bring.

Insulet — the makers of the OmniPod insulin pump — has created the first earth-friendly pod recycling and disposal program…

Recently, Walmart has introduced some changes to its pharmacy and prescription drug costs. Those with diabetes might be interested to know what the newest changes are…

With the winter holiday season already approaching, many Americans have encountered new TSA regulations. For those with diabetes, these new regulations could prove an even greater complication for air travel…

The ADA is hosting its next Expo on Saturday November 6. The expo will feature free health screenings, demonstrations, and product exhibitions…

If you were recently diagnosed with diabetes, or if a loved one was, your mind is probably racing with questions about the condition. Questions such as: What is the role of insulin? How is the pancreas involved? Where does glucose factor in? Are there different kinds of diabetes?

For April Fool’s Day, Amy Tenderich at Diabetes Mine posted a cartoon by Haidee Soule Merritt, author of the irreverent cartoon book One Lump or Two? Things That Suck About Being Diabetic. She also asked readers to submit original diabetes-related humor, offering a copy of Merritt’s book as a prize for the best entry.

In July 2007, a blogger on the Web site TuDiabetes challenged people to write one word on their hand that best expressed their feelings about diabetes. The idea caught on. Soon, people were sending in photos of their hands and explaining why they picked their word, and the Word In Your Hand project was born.

Do you have an idea for a device or a Web application that would make life with diabetes easier? If so, you may want to enter the 2009 DiabetesMine Design Challenge, which this year will award prizes totaling $17,000.

March is National Nutrition Month (designated by the American Dietetic Association), and in recognition of this, Longitude Health, a provider of health and wellness programs to employers, is hosting free Q&A sessions about diabetes and nutrition at MyHealthVillage.com.

For many people without diabetes, knowledge of the condition doesn’t extend far beyond an awareness that it has something to do with levels of sugar in the blood. Aspects of self-care that may be routine to someone who has diabetes, such as checking one’s blood glucose level or using an insulin pump, can be completely alien to people who are unfamiliar with it, including members of the media.

With freezing temperatures affecting much of the country, it is important that people are aware of the health risks associated with cold weather. The sad story of a 93-year-old Michigan man who died of hypothermia highlights one serious risk of the winter months, a risk that is especially great for seniors.

The beginning of a new year is a time when many people resolve to change themselves in some way — to lose weight, eat more healthfully, or begin an exercise program, for instance. But, as reported by an article in The New York Times, research shows that up to 80% of people who make resolutions at the start of the year have reverted to their old ways by Valentine’s Day.

The diabetes supply company American Diabetes Wholesale (ADW) has announced five finalists for their 2008 Diabetes Educator of the Year award. The purpose of this contest is, according to ADW, "to recognize the unsung heroes who are committed to helping those living with diabetes."

Scott Johnson of Scott’s Diabetes Journal recently blogged about his years of sleep troubles. Loud snoring and daytime fatigue had become the norm for him. In November, he began to wonder whether his symptoms pointed to a more serious problem and decided to go in for a sleep study.

Over at DiabetesMine.com, blogger Amy Tenderich has just announced The DiabetesMine Holiday Survival Sweepstakes. This is a contest that encourages people to discuss their tips on handling the holidays with diabetes and gives them a chance to win some big prizes, too.

Coinciding with National Diabetes Month, tomorrow is "Diabetes Solution Day" at select Rite Aid pharmacies around the country. From 2 PM until 6 PM, the pharmacies will offer free blood pressure screenings, free product samples, coupons, free pharmacist consultations, and a drawing at each location to win a $50 Rite Aid gift card.

People whose Internet home page is the ubiquitous Google.com know about the "doodles" that sometimes appear there. They are the playful alterations to the "Google" logo that commemorate holidays, special occasions, and notable anniversaries. Many millions see this site every day. But, as yet, there has been no diabetes-related doodle.

This election season, visiting the voting booth isn’t the only way to make your voice be heard. Thanks to the online video campaign “Young Voices: Life With Diabetes,” teens and young adults with Type 1 diabetes will have a chance to share their personal stories with a national audience and describe how they think the next president can change the future of diabetes.

An article in the New York Times this week highlights an upcoming Supreme Court case that may be of special interest to people with diabetes.

The Close Concerns blog recently reported on a health-care strategy that is receiving new prominence. Some insurance companies, employers, and state governments are experimenting with paying primary-care doctors more so they can better care for their patients.

If you have Type 2 diabetes, you may feel alone, but the fact is that roughly 20 million people in the United States are living with this condition. Although you likely cross paths with some of them every day on your way to work, in the grocery store, and in line at the post office, you might not be familiar with the stories of many of these people.

For many people, summer is a time for sun, sand, surf, and…the buffet. While cruises are the most notorious venues of overindulgent eating, many other popular vacation spots offer all-you-can-eat menus. And once you’ve plunked down your cash for a buffet-style meal, you may be tempted to get more than your money’s worth. So what’s a person trying to eat healthfully to do?

Well, this week it’s more like "What We’re Watching"!

Diabetes bloggers are not pleased with a segment that aired on ABC’s Good Morning America last week. Apparently, the segment gave people tips for reducing their risk of diabetes, but failed to distinguish between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

For many, the term “diary” conjures up an image of a closely guarded book filled with ruminations about school, siblings, and adolescent crushes. But diaries are not just places to gush about the newest pop star—as data published in the August edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows. When they are used to keep track of food intake, diaries can be effective tools for helping people lose weight.

Many health insurance companies routinely deny coverage to people who are prescribed a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS). This device allows people with diabetes to know their glucose level, and whether it is rising or falling, at one- or five-minute intervals. Although it can be particularly useful for people who experience hypoglycemia unawareness and can detect an insulin pump malfunction, some insurance providers classify a CGMS as unnecessary and “experimental.”

As someone who has diabetes, you probably have trips to the physician’s office down to a science. You pack up your logbook, write up your list of issues to discuss with the doctor, and make sure to take off your shoes and socks for a foot inspection before the doctor even enters the room. But once he’s there, what if you find that, although he’s hearing you, he isn’t really listening to what you have to say?

Have you ever gotten great advice about managing diabetes that you know you couldn’t have found in a textbook or at your doctor’s office? Elizabeth Edelman, who blogs at Diabetes Daily, knows the feeling. To help people share these sorts of helpful suggestions, she has set up a “Wikibetes” site called "Best Advice You Won’t Find in a Book."

This week, the blog Diabetes Mine announced its second annual "DiabetesMine Design Challenge." Cosponsored by the Internet journal MedGadget, this is a contest to see who can design the most elegant, forward-thinking, and practical device for diabetes management. It is open to all individuals and groups, and one winner each will be chosen from "under 18" and "18 and older" categories.

In the spirit of National Kidney Month, we are listening this week to a podcast from the Diabetes Daily Web site on the causes of diabetic kidney disease.

The month of March brings many things: daylight saving time, the arrival of spring, and perhaps most significantly for people with diabetes, National Kidney Month.