Diabetes Self-Management

Dear Readers, Tax time is looming, which means decisions about finances are front and center for many people. And if you’re living with diabetes, you know the impact the condition can have on your wallet. Between prescriptions, medical equipment and

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is important to our health, and that includes the health of people with diabetes. But exactly what does “a good night’s sleep” mean? Recently, researchers in the Netherlands investigated that very questio

It’s well known that having poorly controlled or longstanding diabetes increases the risk of developing complications, including diabetic kidney disease (DKD)—a leading cause of disability in people with diabetes that can end in organ failure. That’s

Since its approval for marketing in the United States in 1994, metformin has become the first-line drug for treating type 2 diabetes. It’s no exaggeration to say that this medicine has revolutionized how type 2 is treated, since it lowers blood gluco

Good health is your wealth. But if you have diabetes, you know that the rising prices of medications, supplies and co-payments can deplete your bank account. How familiar are you with money-saving tips for cutting the costs of diabetes care? Test you

The goal of developing a closed-loop artificial pancreas—a device or system of devices that regulates a person’s blood glucose levels completely automatically—has inspired efforts from many different companies in recent years. One contestant in that

In the media, exercise sometimes seems to be portrayed as an extravagance for the rich, what with personal trainers, fancy gear and expensive health club memberships. But it doesn’t have to be that way! All you really need to exercise is a willingnes

Between the trendy aspects of exercise (brand-name workout clothing and fitness watches and other tech gadgets being just a few examples) and the social pressures to join a gym, the $30 billion fitness industry is booming, and we are willingly forkin

Sticking to a healthy eating plan can be hard when living on a tight budget. The good news is, with a little careful planning and preparation, budget-friendly weight management is achievable. Careful advance planning of your weekly meals will help av

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Our national parks house some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country, but few are as majestic as Yellowstone. Spread across Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, Yellowstone is most known for geysers like Old Faithful, but it also plays host to divers

When it comes to figuring out a meal plan for the week, most of us are trying to save both time and money. This column explores ways to maximize convenience items, create budget-friendly meals and develop a delicious and cost-effective meal for blood

The soaring cost of medications is not news to people with diabetes. But did you know that a number of factors can influence the price you pay for your diabetes drugs? The price of a medication can be extremely high and variable from one pharmacy to

The underappreciated but very important endocrine system is critical to regulating a number of vital organs, such as the pancreas and thyroid gland. When a person’s endocrine system malfunctions and the pancreas fails to produce adequate (or any) ins

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a common and serious complication of diabetes. Kidney failure can cause death or contribute to death from heart disease or stroke. Along with high blood pressure, diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, with

Have you recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? If so, you might feel a lot of different emotions right now. And you might wonder what having type 1 diabetes means for you—how are you going to handle taking insulin, pricking your fingers or co

Americans like—make that love—to go out to eat, so much so that, on average, we eat out 4.9 times per week, according to a Zagat dining trends survey. And while many people dine out because of the convenience or due to hectic work schedules, the real

Are the costs associated with diabetes management weighing you down? If so, you are not alone. A study published by the American Diabetes Association found that the total cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States during 2012 was $245 billion, w

The spring season is a time to explore and renew. Just as physical and mental well-being are important components of healthy living with diabetes, so is eating deliciously well. If available in your area, your local farmers’ market or community-suppo

According to the National Kidney Foundation, approximately 37 million people in the United States have chronic kidney disease, including 35% of people age 20 or older with diabetes. Ninety percent don’t know they have it. Controlling your blood sugar