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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When it comes to health especially managing or preventing conditions like diabetes, it’s easy to feel like you need to do everything perfectly. A list that includes eating better, moving more, sleeping more, stressing less and drinking more water can feel overwhelming. But not everything needs to be addressed at once nor does it need
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Now that the weather has warmed, and we’ve stretched and flexed our feet in March, it’s important to pay attention to footwear as we log our steps. Diabetic sock footwear is a very important element to healthy foot care. Diabetic socks not only provide comfort but also offer moisture management which helps keep your feet
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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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