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December 17, 2020
National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020

Did you know that CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) collects and analyzes data about status of diabetes in the USA and releases the National Diabetes Statistics Report? Every year CDC report presents “the state of the disease” and provides vital...

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December 15, 2020
6 reasons why Fixic

Are you a swimmer, runner, dancer, or you just have problems with your Dexcom staying on while exercising? Everyone who uses Dexcom sensor probably asked a question “how to keep sensor on a skin for the full 10-day session?”. Here are some...

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December 14, 2020
Diabetes-friendly recipes: Sugar Free Blueberry Coffee Cake

A fabulous tender blueberry coffee cake with a crumb topping is a wonderful sweet treat for you and your family or friends this winter! Very easy and quick to make. Perfect for breakfast snack with coffee. Prep: 15 mins Cook: 40 mins Total: 55 mins...

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December 13, 2020
Diabetes and mental health: how to cope with negative emotions PART 2

You are irritated or nervous? Feel blue? Or just stressed? Negative emotions are natural responses of our body to different triggers. Feeling them is absolutely normal. Today we will tell you about ways to help you manage your mood and maintain your...

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December 12, 2020
Diabetes and mental health: how to cope with negative emotions PART 1

Each of us sometimes goes through some difficult times: stress at work, family quarrels, breakup or just a difficult period in your life. Of course, if you have diabetes, it also has an impact on day-to-day life and can affect your mental health....

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December 11, 2020
Fixic adhesive patches - the solution to protect any sensor

No matter what sensor you use, you probably faced the situation when your CGM was accidentally damaged. Have tried different patches for your Freestyle Libre, Dexcom, Enlite or Guardian but all of them do not provide the strong grip and stay less...

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December 10, 2020
Is it safe for a diabetic to get a tattoo?

Sometimes we want to preserve our memories by getting a tattoo. But if you have diabetes and think about memorizing something meaningful or fun by putting it on your skin, you probably have a lot of questions: “is it possible to get...

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December 09, 2020
Gift ideas for people with diabetes

The holiday season is upon us. It begins with Thanksgiving, and it ends with New Years Day. It is a time to get together with friends and family, spend time together and, of course, give presents! As Christmas time is approaching, we...

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December 08, 2020
Diabetes and sleep: staying up late?

When you are getting enough sleep, you may find that you have an easier time controlling your blood sugar. You’ll be more alert during the day, have more energy, less stress, and an overall better mindset for monitoring and managing your diabetes....

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December 07, 2020
Celebrities with diabetes: Elvis Presley

No doubt, Elvis Presley is one of the most popular artists of all time. This man lived a great eventful life, he knew what popularity, fans, fun and luxury are. He also knew what diabetes is. 2007 will not only be the year...

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December 06, 2020
You are you!

You are you. You are not a condition, a disorder or an illness. You are a wonderful creation and you were given this life for a purpose. Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can. Find what...

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December 05, 2020
Diabetes Diet Don’ts

When you have diabetes, it’s easier to manage your blood sugar levels if you stick to a set of diet “Do’s” and “Don’ts”. Today let’s talk about things you should avoid: Avoid white bread, white rice, deep-fried foods and Indian sweets like...

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December 04, 2020
Diabetes-friendly recipes: Spinach and Rice Soup

A low-calorie soup made with rice for a complete meal, or ideal as a winter starter. Serves 2, Prep 10 minutes, 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 100g brown rice; 150g bag fresh or...

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December 03, 2020
Keep your Omnipod safe

Being tethered to an injection schedule can be complicated. To maintain normal glucose level people with diabetes deliver insulin to their body few times a day. If you use Omnipod, you know how this device makes life easier freeing you from your...

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December 02, 2020
A Brief History of Insulin. Part 3

The first diabetic patient to receive insulin on January 11, 1922, was a 14-year-old boy Leonard Thompson. After the first injection of 15 ml of insulin, no significant changes in the patient's condition were noted, the level of glucose in the blood...

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December 01, 2020
A Brief History of Insulin: Discoverers Banting and Best. Part 2

In the summer of 1921, 22-year-old surgeon Frederick Banting and student Charles Best began their research by removing the pancreas from dogs. In some animals, the researchers removed the pancreas, in others, they ligated the pancreatic duct and removed the gland after...

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November 30, 2020
A Brief History of Insulin. Part 1

Mankind has known about diabetes mellitus for 3.5 thousand years (as we know, the first treatise describing the disease, the Egyptian "Papyrus Erbes", dates back to 1500 BC), however, a breakthrough in the treatment of this serious disease occurred only about 100...

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November 29, 2020
Believe in yourself

I am NOT my diagnosis. I’m just like everyone else, just a few extra struggles. That doesn’t make me weak, it makes me a fighter. Despite what I have to deal with, I’m still here. I have a purpose and a mission....

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November 28, 2020
The winter is coming!

Days become shorter, the weather is getting colder, so let me finally say - the winter is coming! It is definitely the perfect time for warm and cozy evenings with a cup of tea or warm cocoa. Invite friends, watch some Netflix...

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November 27, 2020
Best Diabetes Books for Newly Diagnosed

Although, there are myriads of blog posts and articles on Internet that cover the subject of diabetes, good diabetes books are still great sources of knowledge. We have listed a few well-known titles that are extremely interesting and helpful, especially if you...

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November 26, 2020
How not to damage your Freestyle Libre while getting dressed

The weather is getting colder so it’s time to get your cozy sweaters out of the closet! But if you are wearing Freestyle Libre sensor, you probably faced the situation when you accidentally damaged it while putting your clothes on. Even though...

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November 25, 2020
The Best Diabetes Apps and Trackers

Glucose level, insulin doses, nutrition, calories and carbs, weight, and exercise plan can be difficult to think about at once. That’s why we recommend you to use phone apps that can simplify tracking, give nutrition and exercise tips, and make your life...

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November 24, 2020
11 Daily Habits: Your day-to-day diabetes checklist

Sometimes taking care of your diabetes every day can be really challenging. When we have busy days it’s very easy to forget about the things we planned to do. But when it comes to diabetes, forgetting about your diabetes daily routine is...

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November 23, 2020
Closer to the cure for diabetes? Canadian researchers develop insulin-producing cells from patients’ blood

Scientists at the University of Alberta have recently cured diabetes in trial mice by using a new stem cell process. They have been able to turn a patient’s own blood into insulin-producing islet cells (specific stem cells that are contained in a...

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