This Week in Diabetes

Cinnamon Research

2008-03-24T15:10:26Z

Scores of people with diabetes swear that cinnamon helps moderate their blood glucose, and they religiously sprinkle the spice on their oatmeal every morning. Many studies have shown positive effects — on blood sugar, insulin response, and even cholesterol — in people with diabetes. Get the full scoop on cinnamon and its effects on diabetes.

Join the Conversation!

2008-03-24T15:01:50Z

Catch up on the latest from the dLife Blogabetes bloggers. Play Diabetes Mad Libs with Carey, or read about Rebecca's battle against the Easter treats. How about Kim's diagnosis story?

Join the conversation by leaving your comments! It's diabetes, unscripted over at Blogabetes. Check it out!

Spring Clean Your Diabetes

2008-03-24T14:54:36Z

Diabetes is a daily reminder that your body needs special, ongoing maintenance. If you are newly diagnosed, there is probably still much for you to learn about incorporating diabetes management into your daily life. However, if you've been monitoring your blood glucose for a while, you may feel like you can't teach an old diabetes pro new tricks. Or can you?

Let our quiz spark your imagination as you consider what you can do differently to maintain or regain control.

Get Cookin'

2008-03-17T14:47:30Z

dLife serves up a variety of diabetes-friendly recipes to help you spice up your daily meal planning. With over 8,000 recipes to choose from, you are bound to find dozens that appeal. None of our recipes contains more than 45 grams of carbohydrates per serving, and those that contain 30 or fewer grams are labeled "carb safe" (look in the blue box on the right on each recipe page). Check out our diabetes-friendly recipe selection! Yum!

Tap Your Inner Diva

2008-03-17T14:43:44Z

Divabetic offers something to the diabetes community that is unique and essential – a serious boost in confidence. So much of diabetes management includes scrutinizing numbers and focusing on food, which can be overwhelming. By approaching daily diabetes duties with a smile and some sass, Divabetic helps give women the confidence they need to better handle their diabetes lives. Read about Kerri Morrone's experience at Divabetic, and check out the dLife calendar for more events coming to your area!

Should You Drink Green Beer?

2008-03-17T14:38:22Z

Should you be drinking green beer this St. Patrick's Day? Or should you be drinking any beer at all if you are living with diabetes? Take our diabetes and drinking quiz and see if you know enough to make an educated decision.

Changing With the Times

2008-03-10T17:01:40Z

With the clocks either springing ahead or falling behind an hour, people with diabetes need to make sure they integrate the time change into their daily management. Check in with the dLife time change checklist to make sure your diabetes doesn't fall behind!

Celiac Disease

2008-03-10T16:57:43Z

All people with type 1 diabetes have to pay close attention to diet, but those who also have celiac disease need to be extra vigilant. You think it’s tough counting carbs? Throw in a second, food-restricting disease, and the challenge is on. Read more from Christine Luff about diabetes and celiac disease.

Are You Your Own Worst Critic?

2008-03-10T16:52:34Z

When it comes to managing your diabetes, are you your own worst critic? Take the dLife poll and see how your perceptions compare with other dLifers. Then be sure to check out the poll archive for more on how your fellow dLifers are doing with their diabetes management!

Cooking with dLife!

2008-03-03T15:56:30Z

Missed that cooking segment on dLifeTV? Catch it again here as dLifeTV chefs prepare culinary delights to satisfy the senses, diversify your diet, and keep your blood glucose under control.

National Kidney Month

2008-03-03T15:55:05Z

For people with diabetes, the kidney is one of the main sources of potential complications. How much do you know about your kidneys and how they work? Take our quiz to find out!

Sweating With The Oldies

2008-03-03T15:44:40Z

It's never too late to start an exercise program! Regular exercise is important in keeping blood glucose levels, weight, and blood pressure at a healthy level. Read these tips on staying fit while aging gracefully and see if the sample workout works for your diabetes life.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring

2008-02-25T14:40:59Z

Maintaining good blood glucose control is the most powerful tool in preventing diabetes complications. Many people use a blood glucose meter to check their blood sugar level. Others may chose to use a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) in addition to their glucose meters. Find out more about CGMs and how they can impact your dLife.

Low-Carb Research Round-Up

2008-02-25T14:39:48Z

Although many nutritionists and doctors claim low-carb diets, such as South Beach and Atkins, are unhealthy, the fact remains that researchers are discovering some remarkable things about controlled-carb diets that warrant a closer examination of what has too often been dismissed as “fad” dieting. Find out more about low-carb diets in our Research Round-Up!

Stay at Home Fitness

2008-02-25T14:36:15Z

Though you are sure to find people with diabetes working out in a gym or health club, many instead prefer the greater sense of safety they feel while working out in the comfort of their own homes. Read more about getting fit from the comfort of your own home.