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Hurricane Season & Diabetes: Protecting Your Insulin During Power Outages
Hurricane season brings unique challenges for people with diabetes, with power outages threatening insulin storage and emergency situations complicating blood sugar management. With hurricanes becoming more frequent and intense, proper preparation can mean the difference between stable diabetes control and life-threatening complications. The Hurricane-Diabetes Emergency Reality... -
Fall Weather Alert: How Temperature Swings Affect Your Insulin Storage
Fall's unpredictable weather creates hidden dangers for insulin storage that most people with diabetes don't realize until it's too late. Those beautiful 75°F afternoons followed by 45°F mornings aren't just hard on your wardrobe, they're potentially devastating to your insulin's effectiveness. The Fall Temperature Trap Morning:... -
Diabetes in the Workplace: Storage Solutions for Working Professionals
Managing diabetes in professional environments presents unique storage challenges that can compromise medication effectiveness and workplace performance. From temperature-controlled offices to extensive business travel, working professionals need reliable solutions that maintain insulin integrity without drawing unwanted attention or requiring special accommodations. The Modern Workplace Challenge Office... -
Celebrating Labor Day and You!
Labor Day is more than just the unofficial end of summer; it's a time to honor the dedication, resilience, and hard work that drive our communities forward. For people with diabetes (PWD), this celebration takes on special meaning as we recognize not only professional achievements but... -
Why Your Blood Sugar Spikes Might Be Caused by Damaged Insulin
Sarah checked her blood glucose meter three times, certain it was malfunctioning. Despite taking her usual insulin dose, her reading showed 287 mg/dL, nearly double her target range. She'd been managing Type 1 diabetes for 15 years and knew her body well. Something was definitely wrong.... -
The Complete Guide to Insulin Storage: What Everyone With Diabetes Should Know in 2025
Proper insulin storage can mean the difference between stable blood sugar control and dangerous complications. With insulin spending having tripled over the past decade, and a single pen costing $50-$300, understanding how to store insulin correctly protects both your health and wallet. Patients with diabetes account... -
Thriving with Diabetes at University: Your Roadmap to Success
Whether you are someone you love is starting university, it marks a new chapter: new independence, new friendships, and new challenges. If you’re living with diabetes, it also means a new level of responsibility when it comes to managing your health. The good news is that...










