
Difference Between Prediabetes and Diabetes
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...

Blood Glucose Monitor vs. Continuous Glucose Monitor: What's the Difference?
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...

Diabetes and the Holidays: Tips for Enjoying the Festivities
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...

How to Monitor Blood Sugar Throughout the Day
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...

Anxiety and Blood Sugar: Is There a Connection?
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...

Foods to Avoid With Type 1 Diabetes
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...

Tips for Traveling With Diabetes
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...

Diabetes and Women's Health
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 ...

Does Alcohol Lower Blood Sugar? The Risks and Potential Benefits of Drinking Alcohol
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...