Articles by Alicia Downs RN, MSN, CDCES, BC-ADM


Navigating the transitions of senior living with Type 1 Diabetes
For people living with type 1 diabetes, aging introduces a new set of challenges that can affect both daily management and long-term health.

2026 Diabetes Updates: What You Need to Know
the 2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes represent an important evolution in how diabetes is diagnosed, monitored, and managed

T1D has a Spa Day
Learn how spa treatments like massages, saunas, hot yoga, pedicures and more affect blood sugar in people with diabetes.

Canagliflozin’s Protective Effects Are Strongly Dose-Dependent
Canagliflozin’s Protective Effects Are Strongly Dose-Dependent

Type 1 Diabetes correlated to higher risks of fractures
Type 1 Diabetes correlated to higher risks of fractures

One size does not fit all in diabetes management
One size does not fit all in diabetes management.

Improvements in Celiac testing for People with T1D
Improvements in Celiac testing for People with T1D

Diabetes Complications – Stroke Risk and NPAR Predicting Diabetes
Diabetes Complications: New Information!


How Anti-DEI policies cripple Diabetes care for EVERYONE
How dumping DEI programs spells disaster for people with T1D

Changes in 2025 that can have a big impact on YOUR diabetes management!
New changes in 2025 that can have a big impact on YOUR diabetes management!

We’re Your Partner in DIABETES COACHING
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