Oct 9, 2026

The Best Diabetic Wound Dressings for Ulcers

By |2026-10-09T10:50:25-04:00Updated: October 9th, 2026|Diabetes Management|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Match the dressing’s absorbency to the ulcer’s fluid level, size, depth, and surrounding skin condition.
  • Different dressings serve different needs: foam and alginate suit heavier drainage, while hydrogel and hydrocolloid dressings are generally better for drier or less-draining ulcers.
  • Infection risk, skin sensitivity, wound location, and dressing adhesion should be assessed with a healthcare […]
Sep 11, 2026

Best Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs): The Complete Buyer’s Guide

By |2026-10-22T12:31:38-04:00Updated: September 11th, 2026|Diabetes Management, General Information, New Products|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • CGM choice depends on treatment, not brand. Insulin users typically need a prescription system like Dexcom G7 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus, while non-insulin users can now go OTC with Stelo or Lingo.
  • Fingersticks still matter as backup, especially during sensor warmup, fast glucose swings, or when a reading doesn’t match how you feel.
  • […]

Sep 11, 2026

Devices to Make Managing Diabetes Easier

By |2026-09-23T08:41:45-04:00Updated: September 11th, 2026|Children, Diabetes Management, Gestational, Type 1|1 Comment

Key Takeaways

  • Injection aids like the I-Port and Autoject can reduce the pain and anxiety associated with daily insulin shots, while insulin pens simplify dosing and portability.
  • Insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) work together to give people more real-time control over their blood sugar, often reducing the number of manual injections and finger sticks […]
Aug 24, 2026

GLP-1 Side Effects: What to Expect and How to Manage Them

By |2026-09-10T11:44:34-04:00Updated: August 24th, 2026|Diabetes Management, Health & Wellness, Vitamins & Supplements|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • GLP-1 has an ongoing effect on your system, even after you stop taking the medication.
  • Learning how to manage these effects as you escalate or taper off your prescription is essential to preventing weight gain.
  • As you start taking GLP-1 medication, carefully follow your prescribed escalation schedule, avoid high-fat and spicy foods, and eat […]
Jun 29, 2026

How Does Ozempic Help With Diabetes? A Guide to GLP-1 Drugs

By |2026-08-14T09:08:18-04:00Updated: June 29th, 2026|Diabetes Management, Health & Wellness, Vitamins & Supplements|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy, as well as tirzepatides like Mounjaro and Zepbound, have become popular medications for managing both weight and diabetes.
  • Ozempic is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, which means it mimics the function of GLP-1.
  • GLP-1 is a naturally occurring gut hormone that plays an important role in regulating appetite, digestion, and […]
May 13, 2026

How Do Teens Manage Diabetes Independently?

By |2026-06-02T08:44:04-04:00Updated: May 13th, 2026|Children, Diabetes Management, General Information|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Teens typically start managing diabetes independently as a gradual process that begins during adolescence.
  • When teens are ready to become more independent, they can learn to handle daily tasks without parental assistance, such as testing blood sugar levels, understanding how to interpret and respond to their levels, and calculating and taking insulin doses.
  • Teens […]
May 13, 2026

4 Ways to Boost Your Mental Power

By |2026-08-14T09:15:55-04:00Updated: May 13th, 2026|Diabetes Management, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

A study revealed that people with diabetes who have had high blood sugar levels score worse on brain power tests later in life than those who kept their blood sugars controlled. People with uncontrolled diabetes may also experience increased fatigue and a lack of focus, often referred to as brain fog. Discover 4 ways to boost […]

Apr 16, 2026

Apple Cheesecake

By |2026-04-16T10:43:38-04:00Updated: April 16th, 2026|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

 

Apple Cheesecake

A creamy apple-spiced cheesecake with applesauce, cinnamon, and apple pie spice on a homemade graham cracker crust. It is smooth, lightly sweet, and full of cozy baked-apple flavor, making it a comforting dessert for fall or any time of year.

Homemade Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup graham […]
Apr 16, 2026

Blueberry Corn Muffins

By |2026-04-16T10:00:46-04:00Updated: April 16th, 2026|Breads & Muffins, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

 

Blueberry Corn Muffins

These blueberry cornmeal muffins are tender, lightly sweet, and bursting with juicy blueberries. The cornmeal adds a subtle texture and rustic flavor, making them a cozy choice for breakfast or a snack.

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking […]
Apr 16, 2026

Chicken Hekka with Noodles

By |2026-04-16T09:02:37-04:00Updated: April 16th, 2026|Diabetes Recipes, Pasta, Poultry|0 Comments

 

Chicken Hekka with Noodles

A quick Asian-inspired chicken and rice noodle stir-fry with soy sauce, mirin, fresh ginger, and crisp vegetables. It is savory-sweet, light, and packed with texture from bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and watercress.

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 3/4 […]
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