April 2018
How to get past the gate keepers of insurance denials
Alicia: UnLeashed! April article: There are a lot of moments that unite people living with diabetes. But by far one of the most loathsome shared experiences is having an insurance company deny coverage for a medication or service. So what opens the door when the insurance company says no?
Athletes with Diabetes Survey
You have a unique chance to be part of the new edition of Dr. Shari Colberg’s book Diabetic Athlete’s Handbook which will be available in Spring of 2019. Learn more specifics and where to take the survey
Diabetes Survey: April 2018
We want to know what you're thinking! Every month we come ask diabetes based questions and share the answers. So, this month- April 2018 - how has the current political climate affected your health?
Diabetes Trivia Question: April 2018
Test your knowledge! Win a free book if you can answer some of these diabetes based trivia questions...
Choosing a CGM: 3 Heads are Better Than One
There is no doubt that CGM can improve the quality of life and blood sugar control for just about everyone with diabetes. But which system is best for you?
Do You Really Gain Weight Eating Pasta?
Weight loss recommendations often include education on cutting carbs – including sugars as well as starches like pasta, bread, rice, etc. But are they correct?
Effect of Exercise on mental health parallels effect on insulin sensitivity
In a recent article published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers did a literature review to evaluate a correlation between stopping exercise and increase in depression. They found that women had more depressive symptoms than men and that symptoms increased the longer exercise had stopped.
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