My Diabetes Lifestyle

Sharing knowledge & support is life-saving. Membership is free. is a community where diabetics can find/offer support on their journeys.

[My Diabetes Lifestyle @MyDiabetesLS]

Welcome, new friends. We invite you to sign up for free as a member of https://t.co/eLOyPJIVEv here: 👇

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A diabetes diagnosis can be intimidating and scary. Diabetes support is only a click away.

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We mentioned earlier in the week the importance of keeping a routine for PWD. The same is true for your mind and body when going to sleep - having a routine is essential. Follow the link before for more tips for better sleep:

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Pain, stress and high blood sugar are all common in #diabetes, but float therapy can be just the ticket to help you feel better. What is float therapy and how exactly can it help? Follow the link below for the answers:

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We've emphasized the importance of a daily routine time and time again, but sometimes that routine gets bombarded by things that throw you right off course. Don't let a schedule interruption toss your blood sugar numbers off-track. 👇

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Another reminder to our PWD population to stay on top of your hydration and blood sugar in this intense heat. Check out these tips below for beating the heat. Stay cool!

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Don't forget about the plethora of recipes we have waiting for you to try. From breakfast to lunch to dinner, to snacks & desserts, these are tasty and are blood sugar friendly. Go try a new one for dinner today. :)

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Most of us do our best to eat right. That means something a little different to each person. But carbs can quickly send our blood sugar (and our eating plan) off the deep end for all of us. Follow the link for ways to avoid the carb attack:

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Skipping breakfast can be problematic for your blood sugar. Even if you don't like eating breakfast, there are ways around blood sugar spikes. For potential breakfast solutions for PWD & the "why" behind 'em, follow the link:

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If you have #diabetes, neuropathy can be your worst nightmare. But there IS a way to help reduce the impact of neuropathy, and it is through diet. The following link explains the science behind what to eat to promote healthier nerves. Happy eating!

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On Fridays, we get our fruit on! What's that mean? It means it's time to play some Fruits Galore, our match-3 style game on our site at the link below. 👇

Match 3 or more of the same fruit as quickly as you can to rack up all the points.

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Recently, several ultra-long-acting insulins have hit pharmacies to stabilize PWD for longer spans of time. We've compared and contrasted several of these ultra-long-acting formulas from each category in the news article link below:

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Between doctor’s appointments, medications and supplies, and counting carbs, managing type 1 #diabetes is like having another full-time job. But exercise is vital to managing type 1. Follow the link below for tips on getting that exercise in as a #T1D:

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You are in front of your open fridge, ready to eat everything in sight! How do you stop yourself from overeating, especially the #carbs? Follow the link below for some tips on how to fend off the urge to raid the fridge tonight (or any other night):

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Many PWD have said that their diabetes battle gets less and less burdensome with more encouragement and support. We're here to help in that department.

Find the support and encouragement you need when you become a member. Signing up is FREE & FAST.

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Even though it's delish, crushing a messy burger, fries, & a shake can propel you towards some major blood sugar trouble. But there are some other less obvious offenders. Follow the link for the top 10 foods to avoid as a diabetic (& their alternatives):

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ICYMI, we published a news piece last week about aspirin and its role in folks w/ #diabetes. Aspirin remains a helpful option for preventing/treating cardiovascular disease in those who are at high risk. Read on below for more:

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Anxiety is common in those with diabetes and can occur at the same time as depression. Those with anxiety will likely feel worse if their blood sugar levels drop. Follow the link for helpful tips on dealing w/ depression &/or anxiety in those w/ diabetes:

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As the first of the month approaches, it's a good time to think about planning your eating schedule. We have a 7-day meal plan available at the link below to give a little diabetes-friendly structure to one's meal planning. Bon appetit!

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#carbs #insulin

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When you become a member, you are joining a fast-growing network of others on their own diabetes journeys just like you.

You're also getting access to in-depth news/sciences articles, expanded game access, our online glucose tracker, and a ton more:

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To achieve blood sugar control, PWD may want to reduce sugar in their food and drinks. Substituting sugar with artificial sweeteners is one way to do this. Read on at the link below about the impact of artificial sweeteners on blood sugar & the body:

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Having #diabetes can complicate expert recommendations on whether to take aspirin. Cardiovascular disease is one of many reasons doctors might recommend taking the drug. Follow the link for more on how aspirin affects PWD:

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