Getting the Right Support After a Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis

A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be life-changing, requiring new routines, medical management, and lifestyle adjustments. While self-management...

Managing Diabetes-Related Stress and Burnout

What Does Diabetes-Related Burnout Look Like? Living with diabetes, whether type 1 or type 2, often involves ongoing attention to...

Just Got Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes – What Now?

A Type 1 diabetes diagnosis can be overwhelming, but with the right steps, support, and management, you can continue to...

Getting the Right Support After a Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis

A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be life-changing, requiring new routines, medical management, and lifestyle adjustments. While self-management skills are essential, access to the right support can significantly improve health outcomes and psychological well-being. Research indicates that structured support, both clinical and social, contributes to better glycemic control, adherence to treatment, and long-term adjustment to...

Managing Diabetes-Related Stress and Burnout

What Does Diabetes-Related Burnout Look Like? Living with diabetes, whether type 1 or type 2, often involves ongoing attention to blood sugar levels, medication, diet, and lifestyle. While managing the condition can be routine for many, it can also lead to stress and burnout. Diabetes-related burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion from the...

Just Got Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes – What Now?

A Type 1 diabetes diagnosis can be overwhelming, but with the right steps, support, and management, you can continue to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Here’s a guide to get you started: 1. Get the Right Support Build your healthcare team: Work with an endocrinologist, diabetes educator, and dietitian to guide you through your care. Seek support...

Tips for Enjoying Holiday Gatherings With Diabetes

Do Holiday Gatherings Actually Affect Weight or Blood Sugar? End of the year is often filled with food-centered festivities for many people around the world that can impact their diabetes management. Even research studies are showing that changes to dietary patterns during the holidays can greatly affect weight and glycemic control. For instance, one cohort study found...

Role of Vitamin D in Diabetes

How Does Vitamin D Affect Diabetes? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin known to play an important role in regulating calcium metabolism and bone health.1 Vitamin D can be found in fish oils, but is also unique from other vitamins in that humans can synthesize it with adequate exposure to sunlight. The most common manifestation of deficiency...

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