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The New Year is a perfect time to set goals and embrace positive lifestyle changes, especially for those managing diabetes. The SMART framework—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely—is an effective way to turn broad resolutions into actionable, impactful health goals. Build Healthy Habits Month by Month According to the Diabetes Association, focusing on small, manageable […]

The holidays are full of food and cheer. How can you make smart choices on what you drink so your blood sugar does not spike? A wise healthcare provider once said, “It is much more satisfying to chew your calories, than to simply drink them.” Many drinks don’t feel as filling as food, and many

By Amy DeMay, MSHA, Coalition Administrator Your child has been complaining of being very tired all of the time; in fact, there have been no arguments about bedtime in several weeks.  During the day, he comes into the kitchen and drinks water by the large glass multiple times over just a few hours, and is

Diabetes Distress When someone has a diagnosis of diabetes, they know that there isn’t any vacation from diabetes. A person needs to think about medications, exercise, technology, eating plans, possible complications that arise from the disease, hypoglycemia as well as having to deal with people who might not understand diabetes almost every day. After some