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Welcome to the leading online diabetes resource. dLife is THE place for all aspects of your diabetes lifestyle, offering information and community support for type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and caregivers. From questions about blood sugar to delicious diabetic recipes, we're here to help.
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Diabetes Recipe of the Week
Two Tomato Soup

A variety of tomatoes, as well as a mix of vegetables, contribute to the lushness of this complex but carb-safe soup. Get the recipe here and check out the dLife Recipe Box for even more delicious favorites. Afterward, be sure to give your review of this recipe.

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Expert Answers
Q: Do you have any suggestions as to a diet that balances the heart and diabetic requirements?

A: If you start by consulting with a Registered Dietitian who is also Certified Diabetes Educator, you can learn how to follow a carbohydrate counting meal plan... - Beverly Herman-Rivera, RD, CDE

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β€œIn September 2007, I had a kidney stone. I was diagnosed as type 2. In June 2008 my A1C was 6.0. If you are a diabetic you need to stay on your diet, exercise, lower your stress, stay in prayer and take your medication as prescribed.” – Pastormarko, Arkansas.

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Fight For CGM Coverage!

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. CCGM devices are changing the way some people manage their diabetes - but insurance coverage is sometimes tough to come by.

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A new study published in Cell Metabolism explains why many morbidly obese patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery show greater control of their diabetes symptoms within days. Would you consider having gastric bypass or another bariatric surgical procedure?

I have already had bariatric surgery.
 
I am planning on having a bariatric procedure.
 
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