• Celebrating July 4th: Freedom and the Battle Against Chronic Illnesses

    Celebrating July 4th: Freedom and the Battle Against Chronic Illnesses

    As fireworks light up the night sky and the aroma of grilled delicacies fills the air, July 4th reminds us of the hard-fought freedom that our nation cherishes. On this day, we commemorate the values that define us as Americans: liberty, equality, and the pursuit of...
  • Happy May! And… Bless You.

    Happy May! And… Bless You.

    May is designated as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a time when we raise awareness about the millions of people who suffer from asthma and allergies. This month serves as a reminder to patients, family, friends, co-workers, and other people about the seriousness of allergic...
  • Stressed out? You are not alone!

    Stressed out? You are not alone!

    According to a survey published in March 2022 by the American Psychological Association (APA), 87 percent of adults agreed that the past two years have been marked by one crisis after another. Participants cited the war in Ukraine, inflation, and economic concerns as new stressors and the ongoing pandemic...
  • The Recipe for the Ideal Valentine

    The Recipe for the Ideal Valentine

    Valentine’s Day always gets me thinking… what’s all the hype about Valentine’s Day? Shouldn’t we be celebrating love every day of the year? The best type of love we should be experiencing year-round is self-love. The idea of loving oneself may seem simple enough, but it...
  • What is the Safe Temperature Range for Insulin? 

    What is the Safe Temperature Range for Insulin? 

    Insulin is a peptide hormone that naturally occurs in the body to maintain healthy sugar levels in the bloodstream.  For those with diabetes who inject insulin, carefully keeping their insulin in use at a safe temperature range between 68 - 86°F (20-30°C) can make all the...
  • This November we honor ... YOU!

    This November we honor ... YOU!

    In honor of November Diabetes Awareness Month, we are honoring PWDs and their loved ones. We honor the way we manage to stay positive and safe. Here we have gathered some general tips for Diabetes health and wellness: 1) Think Wellness Not Weight Loss. Do you...
  • Back to school!

    Back to school!

    It seems like the summer has flown by.  With your list of school supplies at the ready, have you thought about how your child will store insulin?
  • My child has diabetes; now what?

    My child has diabetes; now what?

    When faced with a diagnosis of diabetes, there are so many questions that can go through your mind.  When your child has diabetes, you can become quickly overwhelmed.  Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on earth; parenting a child with diabetes is a challenge that...
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