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Stop Smoking Today!

2008-11-20T14:31:11Z

Whether you’ve been smoking for a lifetime or have just started, quitting smoking is the best thing you can do to decrease your risk of diabetic complications. It is never too late to get on the road to good health. Today is the Great American Smoke Out and there's no better time to quit! Find out more about how to stop smoking and how you can make a difference in your diabetes life.

Get Carded

2008-11-06T22:24:55Z

Talk of the holidays has already begun! Send your special greetings this year and help people with diabetes at the same time. Check out our variety of holiday cards, all featuring original artwork selected in our national contest. The proceeds from each set of cards ordered go to help people with diabetes. Get yours now and beat the rush!

Raise Awareness For Diabetes

2008-11-03T14:35:51Z

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and we're raising awareness here at dLife. There are simple but important things you can do to make a difference in your own diabetes health in the diabetes community as a whole. Find out the top ten now!

Debating Diabetes

2008-10-17T14:34:00Z

This week, Americans watched the final televised debate between the two main presidential contenders — Barack Obama and John McCain. dLife gives you the facts on where the candidates really stand on the issues closest to your diabetes health. And for a comprehensive look at the healthcare policies of these two candidates, visit the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.

Diabetes Doodle For Google

2008-10-13T19:09:30Z

Do you want to raise awareness for diabetes this November? As part of the activities leading up to World Diabetes Day, TuDiabetes and DiabetesDaily have teamed up to get more than 20,000 signatures to ask Google for a World Diabetes Day doodle. If you want to see the Google transformed into a work of diabetes awareness art, sign the petition and help bring diabetes to the Google homepage!

Get Your Diabetes Questions Answered!

2008-10-09T15:01:59Z

We're pleased to announce a brand new feature at dLife - Ask A Diabetes Expert! Stop by and submit your question for our team of healthcare professionals to answer, or search our database of hundreds of frequently asked diabetes questions. You can also offer your perspective on other member's questions through our unique community answers feature.

Fall Into Good Control!

2008-10-01T19:30:38Z

Welcome to autumn...and a whole new set of seasonal diabetes challenges. Whether you're planning your annual flu shot or thinking ahead to Halloween, dLife has you covered with our Fall Weather Resource Guide. Make sure you don't miss these tips on falling into control from the dLife Medical Advisory Board.

Diabetes and The High Holy Holidays

2008-09-30T14:01:54Z

The Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah begins today at sundown, marking the beginning of the High Holy Days. The period ends on Yom Kippur, which includes a 25 hour fast.

Many religious observances are challenging for people with diabetes, particularly those that involve food or fasting. For some guidance on handling diabetes and religious fasts, check out the Friends With Diabetes.

This is also the Islamic month of Ramadan, which traditionally involves dawn to dusk fasting. Diabetes UK has an excellent primer on dealing with diabetes issues during Ramadan.

How Do You Tell?

2008-09-16T16:33:45Z

Blogabetes blogger Michelle Kowalski has started a new job and has brought diabetes to work with her - but no one has noticed yet.

"On one hand this shows that I'm living normally, adding a sprinkle of diabetes here and there without notice, integrating it into my normal daily activities. I'm managing my sugar and not making a big deal of this little slice of my life. On the other hand, shouldn't people notice these little differences between me and them? Shouldn't they hear the beeps and boops of my life?"

The question of disclosure is one that varies from PWD to PWD. How do you tell other about your diabetes? Read about Michelle's dLife, find out about one PWDs decision to tell, and talk about your own experiences in the dLife Support Forum.

Fight For CGM Coverage!

2008-08-21T20:39:31Z

A continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system tests your blood glucose levels every 5 – 7 minutes throughout the day. It can be used by people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. CGM devices are changing the way some people manage their diabetes - but insurance coverage is sometimes tough to come by. If you want to join the fight for CGM insurance coverage, sign the CGM Anti-Denial Petition and let your voice be heard.

Free Test Strips!

2008-08-14T16:19:10Z

Who doesn't love a chance for free test strips? Our friends at diaTribe are giving away a year's worth of One Touch Ultra test strips just for signing up to receive their free newsletter.

According to their website, if you enter their Blood Glucose Test Strip Giveaway, you'll have a chance of winning a grand prize of one year's worth of OneTouch Ultra test strips (based on about 5 strips per day). That's 18 boxes each containing 100 OneTouch test strips. There are also 18 runner up prizes, each consisting of a box of 100 OneTouch Ultra test strips, and you will have a chance to win any of these 19 prizes.

Save On Test Strips!

2008-08-04T21:37:58Z

Home blood glucose testing provides vital information that can help you better manage your diabetes. However, with test strips running close to $1.00 per strip, it’s crucial to make every test as accurate as possible, and to help make every expensive test strip count! Check out the top five most common testing mistakes, and what you can do to keep from making them!

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Stop the Spikes!

2008-07-18T14:11:59Z

You probably know what kinds of things make your blood sugar go skyrocketing -- maybe it's pasta, orange juice, cereal, or banana. But sometimes it's less clear what pulls your glucose levels in the other direction. When you eat a higher-carb food, what have you found that softens the subsequent spike? What are some natural options for lowering blood sugar? Test your knowledge of the Spike Stoppers!

Diabetes in the Movies

2008-07-07T14:26:55Z

Julia at Blogabetes says:

"So last night, I did the 'Dumbest Thing Ever.' I had a couple of glasses of wine while we had family over, celebrating a birthday, and after they left, I went to bed and turned on the television. And what was on? Steel freakin' Magnolias"...

Why does this Julia Roberts movie make Julia the blogger cry every time? Read the rest of the post now, then check out Diabetes in the Movies - The List.

Declare Your Independence from Diabetes Problems

2008-07-03T16:15:00Z

Getting ready for the long holiday weekend? Read our Fourth of July diabetes tips, then take the dLife Summer Survival Quiz to make sure you're ready to enjoy all the fun. And if you're looking for fast and easy picnic-friendly foods, the dLife Recipe Finder has you covered. Whip up some all-American fried chicken; a pitcher of watermelon lemonade; and a batch of fruity fresh patriotic parfaits for your weekend gathering.