Diabetes Articles
Managing Tingling and Pain in Your Hands and Feet
By Danielle Cronquist No CommentsAround 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes develop some sort of neuropathy (nerve damage) according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Those with the highest risk…
Free Foods That Don't Raise Blood Sugar
By Amy Campbell No CommentsThere really are foods you can eat that have no (or at least little) impact on your blood sugar. They’re typically called “free foods” and chances are you’re already familiar with at least a few…
Official Rules: Customer Experience Survey Giveaway
By Diabetic Connect StaffA No CommentsNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. OPEN ONLY TO PARTICIPANTS AGE 18 OR OVER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. CONTEST SPONSOR. The Customer Experience Giveaway (“the Giveaway”) is sponsored by Alliance Health Networks (“the Sponsor”) of 10855 South River Front Parkway…
How to Avoid Labeling Yourself—or Letting Others Label You—as a Victim
By Dr GaryCA No CommentsYou didn’t choose to have a chronic condition—but you can choose to not let it make you feel like a victim. Dr. Gary explains.
Diabetes Camps: Fun With a Purpose
By Jewels Doskicz 1 CommentLiving with a chronic disease often creates a sense of isolation and exclusion. Camp underscores just how important having a sense of belonging and community is.
Chronic Communication at Home: Could Your Family Members Have Compassion Fatigue?
By Dr GaryCA No CommentsDr. Gary explains how to help your loved ones avoid burnout as they take care of you.
Chronic Communication at Home: How the “Cold Shoulder” Hurts Your Relationship
By Dr GaryCA No CommentsThe silent treatment doesn’t solve anything. Dr. Gary explains how to strengthen your relationship instead.
Diabetes and Prediabetes Afflict More Than 100 Million Americans
By Kent Peterson No CommentsMany of them don’t know it, making the problem worse.
Avoiding Blood Sugar Lows: Is One Long-Acting Insulin Better Than Another?
By Kent Peterson No CommentsA head-to-head comparison finds a winner—but there’s more you should know.
FDA: Beware of Secondhand Glucose Test Strips
By U.S. Food and Drug Administration No CommentsDiscount prices can be tempting, but the strips may not be safe to use.
The Best in Diabetes to Follow on Twitter
By Jewels Doskicz No CommentsThe diabetes online community (DOC) has a strong presence on Twitter. It’s a great way to connect in real time with people who really get what you’re going through, and there’s always more to discover.
Adjusting Oral Medications
By Tom Betar No CommentsIf you aren't achieving optimal results in your diabetes management, you and your doctor might need to make adjustments.
Compliance Versus Adherence
By Dr GaryCA 3 CommentsKnowing the difference between these words can open the door to better self-care. Dr. Gary explains.
Practical Steps Toward Weight Loss
By Jewels Doskicz No CommentsBy setting attainable weight loss goals, successes are within your reach.
Health Benefits of Cold Showers
By Danielle Cronquist No CommentsA shower that makes you shiver may treat depression and other ills.
Do You Really Need to Check Your Blood Sugar Every Day?
By Kent Peterson No CommentsNew findings challenge traditional testing recommendations for many with type 2 diabetes.
5 Reasons to Join Diabetic Connect