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November 22, 2020

Never underestimate the strength of a diabetic

When you have a chronic illness, sometimes you are so sick that you feel like you just can’t take it anymore. You just feel like giving up. But when you have a chronic illness, giving up isn’t really an option. It’s not...

November 21, 2020

Celebrities with diabetes: Salma Hayek

The fact that pregnant women can develop a special type of diabetes - gestational, was a real blow for Salma Hayek, she did not expect to be diagnosed with such a diagnosis. At first, actress, in her own words, lost her composure,...

November 20, 2020

A little about Fixic Dexcom adhesive patches

As the weather is getting colder, more people prefer to exercise at home. Probably everyone faced the problem when you accidentally damaged your CGM while working out, dancing, or doing yoga at home. And here is the question, how to protect your...

November 19, 2020

How diabetic alert dogs save lives Part 4

Dog is the best friend of human. They help people with disabilities, save lives, catch criminals. Recently dogs were discovered to be able to detect illnesses. With a perfect sense of smell, dogs can even sniff signs of cancer and changes in...

November 18, 2020

Best Sweeteners for People with Diabetes

Sugar substitutes and natural sweeteners are the best options for people with diabetes who want to enjoy sweet treats with no raise in their glucose level. However, not all sweeteners are safe. There are a lot of sugar alternatives that are not...

November 17, 2020

Diabetes and Depression: What you need to know

Recently we talked about symptoms of stress and ways to relieve it. Today let’s shed the light on not less important topic – depression. It is not a secret that the life of a person with diabetes is pretty challenging. Managing blood...

November 16, 2020

Why Fixic Freestyle Libre adhesive patch?

Have you ever wondered how to protect your CGM while working out? Your Freestyle Libre sensor falls off and you have to replace it before the end of 14-day session? Usually, bands for sensors or cheap patches do not ensure a strong...

November 15, 2020

Why is a Blue Circle the Symbol of Diabetes?

The logo for World Diabetes Day is a blue circle. It was developed in 2006 for a campaign for the adoption of a UN resolution on diabetes. Why a circle? The circle symbol is often found in nature, it carries positive energy....

November 14, 2020

14 November - World Diabetes Day

Annually, November 14 is World diabetes day. 11/14 is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who with Charles Best, discovered insulin in 1921. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2006. WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign...

November 13, 2020

Diabetes-friendly recipes: Carrot Cake

It’s been a while since we posted diabetes-friendly recipes, so today I will share a healthy version of carrot cake that is not only good for your diet but also tastes awesome! Treat your friends or family with this light and delicious...

November 12, 2020

Diabetes and skin health Part 2

In a previous post, we talked about the main causes of skin complications in people with diabetes. Luckily, most skin conditions can be prevented or easily treated. Today let’s take a look at the simple ways to take care of your skin...

November 11, 2020

Diabetes and skin health

Diabetes affects every part of the body, and the skin is not an exception. With a high blood sugar level, the skin becomes dehydrated. Consequently, the sebaceous and sweat glands stop functioning properly. Hence, you can experience itching and irritation. It can...

November 10, 2020

A little about Omnipod and how to protect it

Omnipod is the two-part Insulin Management System that includes Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) and a tubeless, waterproof insulin pump (Pod) that helps to simplify the management of your insulin-dependent diabetes. It is a very helpful device that makes life of a person...

November 09, 2020

Top 10 Vitamins and Supplements for Diabetics

Fall it is not only about bad mood and feeling depressed, it is also about the lack of vitamins that affects the general well-being, the condition of the skin, hair and nails. These are the first signals to look out for. Unfortunately,...

November 08, 2020

You are stronger than diabetes

Every bolus. Every injection. Every bg test. Every doctor visit. Every A1C. Every low. Every high. Every stare. Every misconception. Every interrupted sleep. Every calibration. You are amazing!

November 06, 2020

5 Exercise tips if you have diabetes

Workout unconditionally has to be on your to-do list if you are living with diabetes. Recent studies indicate that regular sports activity helps regulate blood sugar and that a healthy exercise routine is beneficial for people with diabetes. Today I will share...

November 05, 2020

Top 3 Movies Related to Diabetes

Diabetes is not often shown in movies. And when it is, it is usually full of stereotypes and misconceptions that people with diabetes already face every day. But still, there are several interesting and educating movies that would be interesting not only...

November 04, 2020

Diabetes and Parties

Living with diabetes means being particularly cautious about visiting any event. A dinner out, a concert, a loud party, or just a cozy evening with your friends with pizza and a few drinks, you should always control your blood sugar, do not...

November 03, 2020

Celebrities with diabetes: ALEC BALDWIN

When Alec Baldwin suddenly lost fifteen kilograms in 2012, journalists, trying to understand the reasons for what happened, made a variety of assumptions, the worst of which was cancer. Fortunately, everything turned out to be not that bad, but he was diagnosed...

November 02, 2020

Enjoy your workout and keep your Freestyle Libre protected

The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, sex or physical ability. But for many people with diabetes exercising can be challenging since the first thing they think about is...

November 01, 2020

November is American Diabetes Month

Every year, our community comes together to ring the alarm on the diabetes epidemic. For the millions of us who are at risk for it, it’s a time to get educated, find resources and make sure all those around us are aware...

October 31, 2020

Morning hyperglycemia: what causes high blood sugar in the morning?

Many people with diagnosed diabetes are wondering why sugar is higher in the morning than in the evening and what to do if there is high sugar in the morning. The intensity and nature of metabolic processes in the body directly depends...

October 30, 2020

Diabetes and Stress: simple ways to relieve stress

In our previous post we told about symptoms of stress, today we share some tips on how to relieve stress. There are many things you can do to reduce stress. Here are some of them: Tell your friends and family about your...

October 29, 2020

Diabetes and Stress: What you need to know

Whether you have been recently diagnosed with diabetes or you have been managing it for a long time, coping with diabetes is always challenging. Counting carbs, following diet, finding a place for next injection, episodes of hypoglycemia or sudden jumps of sugar,...

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