Diabetes Managements

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What factors affect blood glucose levels?

Managing T1D requires knowledge of actions and activities that cause blood sugar fluctuations. Here's a list of what factors affect blood glucose levels.

Friends with type 1 diabetes toast to summer, friendship and happy gatherings.

Tips for managing diabetes during socially-distant summer gatherings

A little bit of preparation (and designating a buddy) can help make summer gatherings fun and relaxing for people managing diabetes. Here are a few tips.

A woman with type 1 diabetes enjoys the outdoors.

Interview with a Certified Diabetes Educator: Insight and advice for living with T1D

A Certified Diabetes Educator can help people with T1D manage concerns and gain confidence, so they can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying.

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Tips for managing diabetes in all kinds of weather

Managing diabetes can be a challenge even in the best of circumstances. Add extreme weather to the mix, and the challenge can become even more difficult!

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Preparing for your first endocrinologist appointment

Planning for your first endocrinologist appointment? Read on to learn helpful tips around setting goals and preparing for prescription discussions.

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