World Diabetes Day has come and gone, but American Diabetes Month continues! dLife Viewpoints columnist Manny Hernandez hosted a "Making Sense of Diabetes" video contest - check out the winners! Read more about American Diabetes Month here.

Well it's YOUR time, of course!  Time to recommit to your health by picking one small step you can take this November to get in better diabetes control.  Visit our "It's My Time" community group now to share your goal with others, get support, and get inspired.  Need help picking a goal? We have you covered with great suggestions and tips.  Check it out!

World Diabetes Day, the annual global awareness event that brings diabetes into the big blue spotlight, is almost here.  Need a way to "celebrate"?  Here are some great ideas:

This November, dLife is challenging everyone to make American Diabetes 
Month your time to make a change for better diabetes health.  So take 
a moment. Reflect on what you could be doing differently—big or small—
then take it on.  Get started now!

Gearing up for a spooktacular Halloween?  dLife has all the info you 
need - including candy carb counts, treat tips, recipes, and more!  
Check it out now.

November 14 is World Diabetes Day. On that day, at 14:00 hours (2 pm, local time), thousands of people with diabetes will test their blood sugar, do 14 minutes of exercise, test again and share their results online. For more information about the Big Blue Test, click here.

The taste of a glucose tab, the prick of a finger stick, the sound of a lancet click, the smell of insulin - day in and day out, diabetes becomes a full sensory experience. The Diabetes Hands Foundation wants to hear from you about how diabetes surrounds you.Between Sept. 28 and Nov. 1, the DHF is seeking video entries that tell about the impact diabetes has on your life through one of the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. Find out more now.

As the seasonal flu and swine flu begin making the rounds, so do a lot of rumors and misinformation. Do you have questions about these illnesses and their vaccines? Click here to get the answers.

The leaves are changing colors, wool jackets are being pulled from their summer storage bins, and the weather has that crisp, fall edge. While the seasons are changing, it's important to remain vigilant in your diabetes care. From warm, soothing soups to the fun of Halloween, 'tis the season to fall into good control. Check out the dLife fall resources for some great diabetes tips!

It is time to jettison the notion of a "diabetic diet." After all, what is the best, healthiest diet for someone living with diabetes? It is the very same healthy-eating diet that is best for someone who doesn't have diabetes. By now, we all know know about eating our veggies. But what else should you have on hand? Here are some other great guidelines for keeping a healthy kitchen- check out the article!