A new school year can bring a little anxiety for both parents and kids, but if you have a child with type 1 there’s an extra layer of worry. Author Jill Berndtson shares the process she added to her back to school routine and how it helped her focus on just being a kid.
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One of the most powerful tools you can use to take control of your diabetes is to follow a diabetes warranty program. The concept is similar to the warranty program for a new or used car – if you follow the regularly scheduled maintenance, your car will run better and last longer.
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If your diabetes doctor thinks you should start insulin, it doesn’t mean you aren’t managing your condition well. You probably need to start insulin because your pancreas is failing, not you.
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Primary Care Providers are responsible for about 90% of all diabetes care in the U.S. – the reality being there simply aren’t enough diabetes specialists or endocrinologists to go around. Open and honest communication between patient and provider lays the groundwork for long-term success in diabetes management.
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Did you know only 20% of people with diabetes have all three common conditions under control: A1c, blood pressure and cholesterol? One of the big reasons is medication adherence.
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Reflecting on her six year anniversary of living with diabetes, Sarah Durrand shares the hardest lessons, the most meaningful lessons, and the lessons she’s learned that give her the best excuse to eat pizza (sometimes).
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Evidence-based hope is letting people know that things are different than they were even 20 years ago. We now know that that with well-managed type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the odds are good you’re going to live a long and healthy life.
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With all of the devices and knowledge about diabetes we have today, you might think a dangerous low while driving would be preventable. Unfortunately accidents still happen, sometimes even fatal ones. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself.
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The only thing worse than being around a ton of candy at Halloween is being around annoying people who try to tell you that you SHOULDN’T eat all that candy at Halloween. So what’s a person to do? Dr. E has some great advice on how to enjoy the holiday while navigating the deluge of sweets and treats.
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Determining if your health plan covers the therapy you need is important to managing your diabetes. If your health plan decided not to cover certain medications or aspects of your therapy, there’s still a chance you can get coverage. This guide was created to help you request access and understand your options.
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