General Diabetes Information

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.
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Sep 1, 2026

Kidney Stones and Diabetes

By |2026-09-01T11:31:20-04:00Updated: September 1st, 2026|Complications, Diabetes Management, General Information|0 Comments

“People with diabetes are 60% more likely to produce kidney stones compared to the general population.” The reason for this is that because of an increase in obesity rates, diabetes rates, eating a high salt/sugar diet, plus a better awareness and detection of kidney stones.

The medical name for kidney stone formation is nephrolithiasis. In the past […]

Jul 31, 2026

Your Health, Diabetes and AI

By |2026-08-14T09:07:01-04:00Updated: July 31st, 2026|Diabetes Management, General Information, News & Announcements, Recent Diabetes News|0 Comments

AI (Artificial Intelligence) will have a significant impact on our entire country in 2026. One of the fields which hopes to benefit tremendously from AI is the medical field. We already have wearables such as rings and watches which track important health data.

Included in the information of wearables are your heart rate, steps taken, sleep patterns, […]

Jul 28, 2026

Recent Highlights from the Professional Diabetes Meetings

By |2026-08-14T09:03:00-04:00Updated: July 28th, 2026|Diabetes Management, General Information, News & Announcements, Recent Diabetes News|0 Comments

During the late spring, early summer season, many of the professional Diabetes Medical meetings present their latest research and thoughts to current members of their organizations. Included are the ADCES meeting, the ADA meeting, the ATDC meeting, the Diabetes and Endocrinology World Conference, the International Conference on Cardiology and Diabetes and the International Conference on Diabetes […]

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 […]
Apr 7, 2026

Supplements and Diabetes: What You Should Know

By |2026-08-14T09:20:08-04:00Updated: April 7th, 2026|Diabetes Management, General Information|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • The best multivitamins for diabetics are used to fill gaps in nutritional deficiencies.
  • The American Diabetes Association does not recommend taking supplements unless a healthcare professional determines that you have a nutritional deficiency.
  • There are some ingredients being studied for their potential benefits for people who have diabetes, but they’re not proven solutions.
  • Supplement […]
Mar 13, 2026

What Should I Keep in My Diabetes Kit?

By |2026-03-13T10:24:18-04:00Updated: March 13th, 2026|Diabetes Management, General Information, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

A diabetes kit should include:

  • For testing and monitoring: Test strips, glucometer, lancets and lancing device, and ketone test strips.
  • For insulin delivery: Syringes and/or an insulin pen and extra insulin.
  • For a hypoglycemia emergency: Glucose tablets, gels, or shots.

Managing diabetes feels like a full-time job without the benefits. Even when you’re not feeling well, you […]

Mar 6, 2026

Can Allergies Affect Blood Sugar?

By |2026-03-23T09:19:06-04:00Updated: March 6th, 2026|Diabetes Management, General Information, Health & Wellness, Newsletters|1 Comment

Welcome to spring time which brings a change in the weather for all of us, but for too many people the suffering of seasonal allergies accompanies the change. "Allergies arise when the immune system overreacts to an otherwise harmless substance known as allergens caused by pollen, weeds, mold, grass, trees, dust mites, cockroaches, pet dander, foods, dyes, wine and cosmetics."

Feb 11, 2026

How Do Infusion Sets Work?

By |2026-02-17T09:43:12-05:00Updated: February 11th, 2026|Diabetes Management, General Information|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • An infusion set is a thin tube that connects the user’s body to an insulin pump.
  • An insulin pump is a wearable digital device that delivers insulin.
  • The infusion set’s connector attaches to the pump’s insulin reservoir or cartridge.
  • The infusion set’s cannula or needle attaches to the user’s skin.
  • The tubing carries the […]
Feb 5, 2026

What Exactly is Type 3 Diabetes?

By |2026-08-14T11:55:33-04:00Updated: February 5th, 2026|Diabetes Management, General Information, Health & Wellness, Newsletters|6 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Alzheimer’s disease is closely linked to diabetes and insulin resistance, which is why it is often referred to as “type 3 diabetes.”
  • Lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, sleep, and inflammation management play a major role in brain health.
  • Improving insulin sensitivity through blood sugar control and nutrition may help reduce Alzheimer’s risk.

According to […]

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