If you’ve experienced periodic downturns when diabetes feels more difficult to manage, you might begin to experience “diabetes distress” – and yes, this is a real thing!
Almost 100 years ago, the first successful insulin shot was delivered to a 14-year-old boy. Let’s take a brief look back at the discovery of insulin and how lives have changed since.
Keeping up with diabetes self-management during the holidays can be challenging, but rewarding. Here are some ways you can thrive during holiday feasting, stay active, keep up with treatment—and have fun.
Holiday meals wouldn’t be special without a little indulgence. And that’s okay! But you can prepare for a little excessive eating in a way that won’t lead to unexpected hypo- or hyperglycemic events.
Insurance can be costly and understanding your policy may be confusing and time-consuming—but there are ways to make sure you fully understand the scope of your benefits.
Medtronic Access Programs that may help reduce the cost of insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), smart insulin pens and ongoing supplies. Not sure which program is best for you? To learn more...
People with diabetes can safely enjoy their favorites on Thanksgiving along with everyone else. Consider these low-carb alternative recipes.
For people with diabetes, PWD’s, the old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a little less than a comprehensive health plan. However, it can serve a purpose by reminding us all to continue eating healthy, whole foods to help avoid long-term health issues.
You already know how vital healthy nutrition and carb counting is to maintaining stable glucose and insulin levels.
While food science has provided PWDs with a possible way to savor their sweetened delights, a universal truth of nutrition still applies to artificial sugar substitutes: Everything in moderation.
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.