This year, 1.5 million people will be diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). If you have suddenly found yourself among this group, you should know you are far from alone. Today, there is a well-paved road to normalcy, and diabetes can take a back seat to what you want to accomplish and the life you want to live. But, like so many others, you might be wondering how to take your first steps down that path.
In December 2020, Ryan, a Medtronic Corporate Account Manager, and his family tested positive for COVID-19, and he was left trying to manage his diabetes and the prominent COVID-19 symptoms he was experiencing.
There are a lot of different options for dietary management, and managing healthy eating while living with diabetes is an added layer of complexity.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the all-new Diabetes.Shop, a mobile-friendly website that makes managing your diabetes supplies with Medtronic easy and personalized.
Participating in regular physical activity has numerous health benefits, but just like so many other aspects of diabetes, managing it is not “one size fits all.”
There is something magical about this time of year that always makes me look forward to the holidays. I’m not sure if it’s all the festivities, the excitement to see friends and family or maybe even just the time off work, but there is something I absolutely love. But, I’ll be the first to admit, with all the fantastic things taking place, there is also a little bit of stress that comes from being pulled from my daily routine. If you have diabetes like my husband, the travel, food and unexpected elements of holiday celebrations means an extra layer to think about.
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