Back to school season means shopping for pencils and notebooks, markers and crayons, backpacks and lunchboxes. But as you work through that list, don’t forget to ask one more important question: Is your child in the best place they can be visually to start the school year? An eye exam is an important part of
Why Every Child with Type 1 Diabetes Needs One The excitement of a new school year often comes with fresh notebooks, new teachers, and the anticipation of seeing friends again. But if you’re the parent of a child living with Type 1 diabetes, those exciting moments may also come with a long list of questions.
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Summer 2026 has given us record setting heat levels! As the temperature and humidity have risen, hydration becomes even more important to control blood sugar, support healthy kidney function, improve digestion, and improve cognitive function. Water should always be the first option for hydration, but putting a little pizzazz into the water adds sparkle and
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July is UV Safety Month, making it the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors while taking steps to protect your health. Most people think about sunscreen and preventing sunburn, but if you have diabetes, there’s another important concern—staying hydrated. Hot temperatures, increased sun exposure, and dehydration can affect blood sugar levels, medications, and your body’s
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As a diabetes educator and registered nurse, I continue to be surprised by how many male patients I encounter who are unaware that they have diabetes. In some cases, a spouse or partner notices changes and encourages them to seek medical attention. Others discover they have diabetes only after a major health event, such as
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When it comes to managing diabetes, we often focus on blood sugar levels, nutrition, and physical activity—but foot health is just as important. In fact, taking care of your feet can help prevent serious complications and keep you moving confidently through your daily life. This April, we’re encouraging everyone to put their best foot forward
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With spring now in the air, there is no better time than to get outdoors after the long winter than now! Being outdoors has many health benefits such as; Sunlight giving you vitamin D to help with bones and your immune system. Natural light, which is proven to help with sleep, anxiety, and overall mental
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Proper hydration is important for people of all ages, whether or not they live with a chronic disease like diabetes. Proper hydration can be tricky between how much is needed, how much is too much, what medications you take, whether or not you exercised today, and how much caffeine you had. For those living with
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