Diabetes Minute: October 2019

Halloween Tips for Grown Ups

It’s almost Halloween. Find out how to avoid over-indulging this holiday, but still enjoy a treat or two. What are your top Halloween tips to enjoy the holiday and still take care of yourself?

Halloween Candy Alternatives for Diabetics

Halloween is almost here and we have some spooktacular non-candy, Halloween treat ideas for you! Don’t forget to keep your eyes out for those nutritional labels and low carb goodies! Have a fun and safe Halloween.

Holiday Planning

Halloween Candy Carb Count

Have you ever stopped to compare the carbs in your favorite candy? Why ruin a good thing, you say? Well, perhaps, if you can make some educated choices on the front end, you or your child can avoid a blood sugar spike on Halloween night and in the days that follow. The Diabetes Forecast has […]

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Be a Part of the Bigger Cause!

This past weekend, Alana attended the JDRF One Walk in Richmond, VA to raise money for a cure to Type 1 Diabetes. Over $350,000 has been raised by 1,300 participants and 122 teams. As a diabetic or support team member, it’s really important to feel like you are a part of the bigger cause and […]

Diabetes Management

Why we support diabetes organizations

We have participated in American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation events, walks, fundraisers, and galas for many years. Why? Because we want a cure for diabetes and these organizations are funding millions in research projects and clinical trials that wouldn’t otherwise be possible! Yes, both organizations fund programs to provide education and resources […]

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Keeping Track of Blood Sugar Readings and Medications

How are you keeping track of your blood sugar readings, medications, exercise and more? In today’s day and age, technology is a huge help. Alana shares some tracking apps and tools in this video. Check it out!

Talking To Your Doctor

Finally! A glucagon alternative!

For years, we have wondered why on earth there is not a better product than glucagon for low blood sugar emergencies. If you are on insulin, then you have probably been prescribed a glucagon emergency kit. Because glucagon is not stable in liquid form, it had to be in tablet form, that required a non-diabetic […]

Posted by Alana