Back in 2022, I wrote a blog about continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Since then, a lot has changed—except one thing: people still love them! Today, CGMs are widely recommended and used by people living with Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, CGM is now recommended for adults with […]
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A change in seasons is a great time to make changes to your diet. We so often think of diet as a different way to eat to lose weight, but the truth is that we all have a diet. Diet simply means your eating pattern; foods you eat, how much you eat, and when you
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Happy August, everyone! Can you believe fall is right around the corner? Soon it’ll be time for apple and pumpkin picking, fall fests, and hayrides! Fall also means “back to school” for the kids — and with that comes the usual shopping for backpacks, clothes, and supplies. But here’s something else parents should add to
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Whether you’re traveling to the beach, the mountains, or your favorite family cabin, vacation is meant to be a time to relax and recharge. If you’re living with diabetes, a break from your normal routine can bring up concerns and anxieties especially around food, exercise, and blood sugar control. There is good news though. With
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Statistically speaking… men are dying six years earlier than women, largely due to preventable health issues. As we mark the 30th anniversary of International Men’s Health Week, it’s an ideal moment to shine a light on the disparities in men’s health, the importance of regular check-ups, and—since it’s our specialty—a focus on diabetes awareness and
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Happy May! Not only is May bringing us warmer weather, flowers, and the beginning of produce season, but May is also American Stroke Month. Did you know that diabetics are at an increased risk for stroke? With over 30 million people in America being diagnosed with Diabetes, the number of people who are at risk
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Physical Activity. Exercise. Strength-training. Cardiovascular fitness. Jogging. Walking. Biking. Hiking. Rollerblading. Skiing. Skating. Rock climbing. Dancing. All activities that can help our body get and stay healthy. We know that… But, for someone with diabetes, it can be extremely helpful for two very big reasons… 1) Exercise can reduce your blood glucose levels for many
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So the holidays are supposed to be a time of peace, love, light, family and friends… Yet they often come with hustle and bustle, indulgent foods and drinks, late nights and a change in our typical daily schedules. All of that can take a toll on our health, especially for someone trying to manage Diabetes.
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What is Summer without a vacation or a road trip of sorts… maybe some time at the beach, or maybe a cabin in the woods or even sightseeing in the city… Whatever your summer plans are, if you are heading away from home and you have been diagnosed with diabetes, or pre-diabetes, there are some
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By Karen Carrier| Food, Families, and Communities Educator with Penn State Extension You may have heard the saying “Eat the Rainbow,” but what does this mean for your health, and how can you implement it? Eating the rainbow means choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables in all the colors of the rainbow, from red
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