Nov 11, 2025

Diabetes-Friendly Party Planning: How to Host (or Attend) a Gathering Without Stress

By |2025-11-11T11:19:53-05:00Updated: November 11th, 2025|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • 1 in 9 adults have diabetes. You’re not alone, and there’s a good chance you won’t be the only one at the party who has diabetes.
  • If you’re hosting a party at home, store your diabetes supplies in a secure yet accessible location, such as a bedroom drawer or closet.
  • If you’re attending a […]
Oct 14, 2025

Why Diabetics Should Care About Proper Disposal of Sharps at Home

By |2025-10-14T13:40:18-04:00Updated: October 14th, 2025|Diabetes Management|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Home needle disposal is necessary to prevent injuries, protect the environment, and avoid legal issues.
  • Place sharps in an approved container and dispose of the container according to local regulations.
  • Use technologies like an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor to reduce the amount of sharps you produce.

Living with diabetes doesn’t only take a […]

Oct 14, 2025

Preparing for Medical Emergencies: Hypoglycemia Action Plans

By |2025-10-14T13:38:33-04:00Updated: October 14th, 2025|General Information, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Learn to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia
  • Store glucose tablets, gels, or shots in strategic locations for easy access
  • Talk to a health care professional about acquiring a glucagon emergency rescue kit
  • Wear a necklace or bracelet with your medical information
  • Make it a habit to set a re-rest reminder after treating your low […]
Sep 10, 2025

Glucose Tablets vs. Gels vs. Shots: Which Is Best for Rapid Hypoglycemia Relief?

By |2025-09-10T10:42:05-04:00Updated: September 10th, 2025|General Information, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Glucose tablets are shelf-stable, highly portable, and contain smaller amounts of glucose, allowing for precise, incremental dosing.
  • Glucose gels and shots (single-serving drinks) are especially fast-acting and easy to swallow, but aren’t as shelf-stable and temperature-resistant as tablets.
  • Shots are the easiest to consume during a severe hypoglycemia emergency.

When hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) occurs, […]

Aug 8, 2025

Your Mental Health and Diabetes

By |2025-08-08T13:35:44-04:00Updated: August 8th, 2025|Diabetes Management, General Information, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Among the complications associated with diabetes, mental health issues are often the most overlooked ones. Mental health problems can lead to patients compromising their diabetes self-management and increase the risk of serious complications.

Today, we will examine the connection between mental health and diabetes to help you better care for your emotional well-being.

Depression Rates in Diabetes Patients

Diabetes […]

Jul 2, 2025

Needle Length Guide: 6mm, 8mm, and 12.7mm Insulin Syringes

By |2025-07-02T11:51:21-04:00Updated: July 2nd, 2025|Diabetes Management|0 Comments

Choosing the right insulin needle sizes ensures that taking your medication is as comfortable, accurate, and consistent as possible. The most common insulin syringe needle lengths are: 6mm, 8mm, and 12.7mm. Most people who have diabetes prefer shorter lengths for their optimal comfort, and the vast majority can use shorter needles.

However, sometimes longer needles are necessary […]

Jul 2, 2025

Insulin Syringe Capacities: 0.3ml vs. 0.5ml vs. 1ml

By |2025-07-02T11:48:26-04:00Updated: July 2nd, 2025|Diabetes Management|0 Comments

Understanding syringe sizes and uses is a key part of safe and effective at-home diabetes management. In addition to considering insulin needle gauges and lengths, you must select the right syringe capacity (how much insulin the syringe can hold).

The most common insulin syringe capacity options are: 0.3ml (3/10cc), 0.5ml (1/2cc), and 1ml (1cc). In this […]

Jul 2, 2025

How to Talk About Living With Diabetes to Children, Friends, & Family (Without Feeling Judged)

By |2025-07-02T11:46:05-04:00Updated: July 2nd, 2025|Complications, Diabetes Management|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Start by getting in touch with your own emotions so you can better explain them to your loved ones.
  • Reassure children that you’re taking care of your health, and get them involved in basic at-home management.
  • Be open and honest with friends and family, and set boundaries if needed.

The idea of explaining diabetes to […]

Jul 2, 2025

Why Is Foot Care Such a Big Deal in the Diabetes Community?

By |2025-11-10T10:40:18-05:00Updated: July 2nd, 2025|Diabetes Management, Foot Care|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Diabetes causes poor circulation, nerve damage, and a weakened immune system.
  • Nerve damage can cause injuries to go unnoticed, leading to infections.
  • Poor circulation and a weakened immune system make it difficult for the body to heal wounds and fight infections.

Living with diabetes is a daily struggle. You’re constantly juggling multiple tasks, including managing […]

Jun 23, 2025

What They Don’t Talk About: The Emotional and Mental Exhaustion of Diabetes

By |2025-06-23T09:43:24-04:00Updated: June 23rd, 2025|Complications, Diabetes Management|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Diabetes burnout is very real and very normal. It’s okay to feel mentally and emotionally overwhelmed.
  • You’re not alone. Approximately 800 million people have diabetes.
  • Try to normalize the cycle of resting, resetting, recharging, and restarting.
  • Little changes to habits and routines can have a profound long-term impact.

Living with diabetes can feel like swimming […]

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