We’re Thankful For You!
Happy Thanksgiving. We’re so thankful for you! Thank you for being a part of Diabetes Support Group — we’re grateful for your involvement, encouragement and support.
Diabetes Management
Recipes
Chowhound’s Spinach Salad with Pecans and Sweet Potato
We’re always looking for new recipes to try! My trainer, Beth, told us about this easy recipe by Christine Gallary on Chowhound and after we gave it a shot for dinner one night, we knew we would want to share it with you all! It is a great use of sweet potato in low carb salad. We gave […]
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Diabetes Management
World Diabetes Day Facebook Live
In honor of World Diabetes Day on Tuesday, Nov. 14th, we went live on Facebook to share our diabetes management tips, and provide support and encouragement, too. Some of the topics we discussed included: managing blood sugar during long/strenuous exercise, holiday meal tips, managing stress highs during the holiday season and more. Watch now!
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Tips for Family Members of Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetics
As we continue our Diabetes Awareness Month series, Rhodes and his mom discuss tips for family members of newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetics. Be independent and talk about your diabetes with the people around you!
Talking To Your Doctor
Diabetes Statistics
This Diabetes Awareness Month, in addition to our management tips and insights, we would like to share statistics to raise awareness about diabetes that you can share with your friends, family and co-workers. According to the American Diabetes Association: 30.3 million Americans have diabetes (that’s 9.4% of the U.S. population). Of the 30.3 million that have […]
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Did you know that over 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes? November is American Diabetes Month — please join us in spreading awareness and encouraging our friends and loved ones to live a full life with no limits!
Recipes
DIY Halloween Treats
Halloween is almost here! It’s not all about candy – we found these spooktacular treats that you can make for your children’s class at school, a Halloween party or your friends and family. On the plus side, these treats are festive and a bit healthier, too! Check out these tasty and creative recipes from the blog, Sweet and Simple […]
Posted by Alana
Halloween House Rules
Since we have a diabetic dad and two small kids who love sugar in our family, we set a couple of ground rules for Halloween. Check out our rules in this video. Enjoy and have a happy Halloween!
Talking To Your Doctor
Being Prepared for an Emergency Situation
As much as we hate to admit it, we are hearing more and more about emergency situations– from natural disasters, to violence in public places, to car accidents and backups. It is always important to be prepared, but we think there are 3 situations when it is especially important to be OVER prepared. If: You […]
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Getting Ready For A Football Game
As a diabetic, preparing for a football game means more than having your team colors ready to wear. Rhodes makes sure he’s prepared for the entire duration of the game and them some. He always wears a jacket or vest with lots of pockets for meters, sugar sources, and supplies. When asked about his gear, […]