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Avoid Frozen Insulin: Tips for Cold Weather
On January 26, 2022 In Education and Information, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Whether you like to hit the slopes snowboarding or skiing, hike up the windswept trails of a snowy mountain, or simply sit outside with a cup of hot cocoa—there’s always something to do outdoors in the winter. If you’re living with diabetes or if you have diabetes, you might have to venture out into the
Insulin And Exercise
On January 20, 2022 In Education and Information, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Exercising is one of the best things you can do for your body when you have diabetes. Just a little physical activity every day makes a big difference in your health, happiness, and your ability to manage blood sugar. But, you may have questions about how to manage your insulin therapy before, during, and
Spotting hidden sugars
On January 12, 2022 In Education and Information, Health and Wellness
Managing sugar and carb consumption is an important part of living with diabetes. However, sometimes it’s not obvious how much sugar is in the food we eat. Here are some of the ways to spot “hidden” sugars. Sugar by another name Whether it’s used to make a food product or added to make food
Five Ways You Can Fully Enjoy This Holiday Season
On December 20, 2021 In Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Keeping up with diabetes self-management during the holidays can be challenging, but rewarding. Here are some ways you can thrive during holiday feasting, stay active, keep up with treatment—and have fun. Enjoy your meal without feeling overwhelmed. Who said you can’t indulge and still pay attention to your dietary needs? Sure you can! Consider the plate method. Using a 9-inch dinning plate, fill
Medtronic Access Programs
On November 27, 2021 In Education and Information, Featured Posts, Lifestyle
It’s been 100 years since the discovery of insulin, yet millions of people with diabetes around the world still cannot access the care they need. Medtronic is working to engineer the extraordinary for people throughout their diabetes journey. While some are benefiting from diabetes technology, too many are not, due to cost and access. To help, we created a group of