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...

Diabetes is very common among Americans. In fact, the CDC estimates that about 1 in every 10 Americans has diabetes. Of those, around 90–95% have Type 2 diabetes. While most people with diabetes ca...

Living with diabetes means staying in touch with your health and making it a priority. Eating a healthy diet, staying active, taking insulin or other medications, and monitoring blood glucose level...