College and Diabetes: Plan Ahead for Success
While many students heading off to college for the first time are focusing on gathering room decorations, meeting new roommates, figuring...
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Melissa
- Sep 3, 2019
- 1 min
5 Quick Tips for Tailgating with Diabetes
#TuesdayTips With crisp . fall weather, football tailgating comes to mind. Munching on party food, drinking alcohol, travel to the...
Melissa
- Aug 20, 2019
- 1 min
Kids and Diabetes: The Mystery Bolus
#TuesdayTips Living with diabetes is not easy for people of any age, and brings special challenges for children who don't have the life...
Melissa
- Aug 13, 2019
- 1 min
Back to School - What's for Lunch?
#TuesdayTips As summer comes to an end, parents across the country parents start planning for the new school year, including what to...
Melissa
- Jul 2, 2019
- 1 min
Diet, Exercise, and Managing Stress
#TuesdayTips Healthy living for people with diabetes is not just about blood glucose, you can also strive for good overall wellness and...
Melissa
- Jun 25, 2019
- 1 min
Budget Friendly Shopping with Diabetes
#TuesdayTips Yes, it is possible to eat healthy on a budget! Here are 5 quick tips to help you get started. 1. Plan ahead by thinking...
Melissa
- Jun 11, 2019
- 1 min
Summertime Fruit
#TuesdayTips Fruit brings good nutrition to the table, including vitamin C, fiber and potassium. People with diabetes often think that...
Melissa
- Jun 4, 2019
- 1 min
Flying with Diabetes
#TuesdayTips Airplane travel with diabetes takes a little extra planning, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your trip. To be...
Melissa
- May 14, 2019
- 1 min
Taking Care of your Eyes: 5 Quick Tips
#TuesdayTips Many people with diabetes worry about eye health and preventing diabetic retinopathy. Here are 5 ways to keep your eyes...
Melissa
- Apr 16, 2019
- 2 min
A Tisket-a-Tasket: What to put in the Easter Basket?
Easter can be a confusing time for parents of newly diagnosed children with diabetes because they know their child can enjoy chocolate...
Melissa
- Apr 13, 2019
- 2 min
Diabetes and Celiac Disease: What's to Eat?
Posted April 12, 2019 ​ ​ By Melissa Herrmann Dierks, RDN, LDN, CDE ​ According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, approximately 6% of...
Melissa
- Oct 26, 2018
- 2 min
No Tricks Just Treats: Halloween Tips for Children with Diabetes
Posted October 26, 2018 ​ By Melissa Herrmann Dierks, RDN, LDN, CDE ​ Halloween fun shouldn’t be cut short for children with diabetes. ...
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