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Our More on Diabetes articles will provide helpful diabetes and health information on topics including diabetes management, exercise, diabetic recipes, diabetes complications, diet and nutrition, pet diabetes and more. Articles are written or reviewed by healthcare professionals who have experience in diabetes and health education.

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 […]

Jun 20, 2025

New Technology In Diabetes 2025

By |2025-11-11T13:23:10-05:00Updated: June 20th, 2025|Diabetes Management, Recent Diabetes News|0 Comments

2025 got off with a strong start offering new information for those who have diabetes. Since it is one of the most common chronic diseases in the US, and around the world, interest and research in the field of diabetes remains high.

Let’s examine which important diabetes information is currently being discussed.

Technology Explosion in Diabetes

Diabetes technology evolves […]

May 15, 2025

Gardening for Health: Growing Your Own Diabetes-Friendly Low Glycemic Fruits and Vegetables

By |2025-05-15T12:56:13-04:00Updated: May 15th, 2025|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Most fruits and vegetables rank low on the Glycemic Index food list.
  • Some of the best fruits for diabetes-friendly diets include berries, grapefruit, apples, and pears.
  • Some of the best vegetables for diabetes-friendly diets include greens, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, celery, mushrooms, and bell peppers.

Gardening fruits and vegetables is a wonderful way to […]

Apr 7, 2025

The Role of Technology in Diabetes Management: Checking Blood Sugar With Your Phone, Apps and Online Support Groups

By |2025-11-10T10:39:40-05:00Updated: April 7th, 2025|Diabetes Management|0 Comments

  • Wearable CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) provide real-time data about your levels.
  • Wearable insulin pumps use that data to adjust and automate insulin delivery.
  • Smartphone apps provide a holistic overview of your lifestyle and health.
  • Online communities offer support and insight from real people with shared experiences.

Technology shapes our lives and the world around us. In […]

Mar 14, 2025

Comparing Top Insulin Syringe Brands: BD, Monoject, and Ulticare

By |2025-07-11T12:10:16-04:00Updated: March 14th, 2025|Diabetes Management, Diabetic Supply Review|0 Comments

BD, Monoject, and UltiCare make some of the world’s best insulin syringes. While there’s no single best syringe brand, all three of these companies are trusted by individuals and health care professionals and should meet the needs and budgets of the vast majority of users.

Recognizing how important it is that you choose the right diabetic […]

Mar 14, 2025

Understanding Insulin Needle Gauges: 27G vs. 28G vs. 29G vs. 30G vs. 31G

By |2025-07-11T12:15:45-04:00Updated: March 14th, 2025|Diabetes Management, Diabetic Supply Review|0 Comments

Learning to recognize the differences among insulin syringe gauges is an important step for managing diabetes at home. The needle’s gauge, represented by a number followed by G, signifies its diameter, with lower numbers indicating thicker needles and higher numbers indicating thinner needles.

There are numerous factors to consider when choosing insulin syringes of different sizes. We’re […]

Jan 31, 2025

Current Updates Surrounding Diabetes

By |2025-01-31T10:14:41-05:00Updated: January 31st, 2025|News & Announcements, Recent Diabetes News, Type 1, Vitamins & Supplements|0 Comments

There are all kinds of accurate and interesting information which will improve your health and life if you currently have diabetes. Read on to find out what is being done and continues to be worked on to make living with diabetes easier and more controllable.

1. What is a polypill?

Many patients who have type 2 diabetes are […]

Jan 24, 2025

Common Diabetes Myths

By |2025-01-27T11:16:05-05:00Updated: January 24th, 2025|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness|1 Comment

Your cousin tells you not to eat any carbohydrates when you get diagnosed with diabetes. Your neighbor says your diabetes medications are making you gain too much weight, so you just stop taking them. You end up with high blood sugars and diabetes complications. Globally, there are 422 million people living with diabetes and by 2050 […]

Jan 23, 2025

Frailty, Aging and Diabetes

By |2025-01-24T13:58:52-05:00Updated: January 23rd, 2025|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness|1 Comment

Diabetes in older adults is distinct from diabetes in younger people and the “approach of medical and lifestyle treatment should be different.” As we age, the prevalence of diabetes and frailty jumps worldwide. Frailty increases your risk of infection, falls and disabilities, while also doubling the risk of surgical complications and lengthening your hospital stays.

Frailty in […]

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