For those living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can require an understanding of how the body works and knowing the criteria healthcare professionals use to dia...

Daily glucose monitoring is a pillar of diabetes management. Routine monitoring not only allows you to spot high and low glucose events and prevent health complications but also provides a detailed...

Tips for Diabetes and the Holidays Plan Your Meals Ask the host in advance what foods will be available. Ask the host about the timing for meals. Check Your Glucose Levels Often Check...

When you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for decades, regular blood sugar (glucose) monitoring is essential for both you and your healthcare team. It not only helps you prevent...

With our busy, fast-paced lives, we all experience some degree of anxiety and stress now and again. But if you’re living with diabetes, you may wonder if your anxiety is caused by the stress of dia...

Key Takeaway: Foods to limit if you’re living with type 1 diabetes include foods high in “bad” fats (saturated and trans fats), refined grains, and sugary foods. If you’re living with type 1 diab...

Whether taking a road trip, traveling by plane, or going on a cruise, traveling has a way of messing with our daily routines. That’s true for anyone; however, for people living with diabetes, stick...

Living with and managing diabetes is a challenging journey for both men and women. But for women, the weight of diabetes management can feel like a heavier lift than for men with diabetes. You may ...

If you’re living with diabetes, you may have heard contradictory reports about drinking alcohol. “Does alcohol lower blood sugar?” and “are there any risks in drinking alcohol?” are two common ques...