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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 6, 2025

Decoding Food Labels: Hidden Sugars and Sneaky Sweeteners in Everyday Foods

By |2026-08-14T12:45:18-04:00Updated: June 6th, 2025|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Many types of sugar have other names, such as cane juice, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, maltose, and sucrose.
  • Added sugars can also be disguised as syrups and juices.
  • When checking food labels, look for the “added sugars” section.
  • Common foods that hide sugar include cereals, breads, canned fruits and soups, condiments, dried fruits, nut […]
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|1 Comment

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 […]

Feb 28, 2025

Current News: Diabetes Trending Topics

By |2026-08-14T12:46:19-04:00Updated: February 28th, 2025|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Fitness & Diabetes, Recent Diabetes News|0 Comments

There are daily updates in the news about diabetes and its treatment. Read on to find out new trending topics in the field of diabetes. Understand how to help yourself.

1. Which foods/beverages are known to cause anxiety or make your anxiety worse?

Over 40 million people in the US suffer with anxiety or have anxiety disorders. When […]

Jan 31, 2025

Current Updates Surrounding Diabetes

By |2026-08-14T12:53:43-04:00Updated: January 31st, 2025|Diabetes Management, 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 […]

Jan 9, 2025

Flying with Diabetes

By |2025-01-21T08:59:23-05:00Updated: January 9th, 2025|Diabetes Management, General Information|0 Comments

Flying with diabetes requires proper planning and preparation. We’re here to explain everything you need to know about air travel and diabetes so you can avoid delays and disruptions and enjoy your trip to the fullest. Here’s everything you need to know before boarding!

Inform TSA of Your Condition and Supplies

National security concerns mean most passengers […]

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