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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.

On the next dLifeTV, crossing the Baja desert with diabetes and a souped-up Beetle.

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Zesty Grilled Chicken

You are going to want to get this chicken on the barbie before the outdoor cooking season is gone! 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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Q: I am in an electric scooter and can no longer stand or walk. How can I lose weight?

A: It is very difficult for people who are very restricted regarding their activity to lose weight. It makes adhering to a low calorie diet very important. Janice A. Fisher, RD,LD,PHD,CDE,BC-ADM

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“David is a very active boy. [He] said to me, "I'm going to have diabetes till I die! " Well after I caught my breath I told him they are working on a cure. And we have been very active with that cause...” – Sheilapomarico, Mt Pleasant, PA

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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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Should there be more distinction made between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

	Yes. The differences need better recognition.

	No. The differences are clear enough and another name change would be confusing.

	I really don't understand what the differences are.

	Why does it matter?

Check out this month's Here's To The Next Fifty, where Viewpoints columnist Kathy Weinheimer writes about code words for love, affection, and understanding.