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What is A1C? A Simple Guide to Understanding This Essential Diabetes Test

If you or a loved one has diabetes, you need to know about some important health tests , what they mean, and what the optimal values...

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Prediabetes Symptoms: What You Need to Know to Take Control of Your Health

Bethany Santiago

7 days ago6 min read

Prediabetes Symptoms: What You Need to Know to Take Control of Your Health

Prediabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are above normal range, but not quite elevated enough to be type 2 diabetes. This...

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15 - 15 Rule: How to Treat a Low Blood Sugar

Bethany Santiago

Dec 22, 20245 min read

15 - 15 Rule: How to Treat a Low Blood Sugar

What Is the 15-15 Rule The 15-15 rule, also known as the rule of 15’s, is a key method for diabetics to manage and correct a low blood...

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Hummus: One of the Most Loved Mediterranean Diet Snacks

Bethany Santiago

Dec 20, 20246 min read

Hummus: One of the Most Loved Mediterranean Diet Snacks

The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating that is based on the cooking styles and traditional foods of countries that are close to the...

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How to Lower your A1C without Medication: 5 ways the CGM Can Help

Bethany Santiago

Dec 19, 20247 min read

How to Lower your A1C without Medication: 5 ways the CGM Can Help

Due to the increasing prevalence of diabetes and its serious potential complications , it is considered a top health concern globally and...

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Avocado Mousse: The Benefits for Diabetics

Bethany Santiago

Dec 15, 20244 min read

Avocado Mousse: The Benefits for Diabetics

Are you looking for super healthy and delicious dessert options that are simple and won’t spike your blood sugar? Enter - Avocado...

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Mediterranean Diet Snacks: Tasty, Healthy, and Easy to Make

Bethany Santiago

Dec 13, 20245 min read

Mediterranean Diet Snacks: Tasty, Healthy, and Easy to Make

The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest, most sustainable eating patterns in the world and is highly recommended for diabetics...

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CDE Diabetes Specialists: How Diabetes Educators Provide Emotional Support to Diabetics

Bethany Santiago

Dec 10, 20245 min read

CDE Diabetes Specialists: How Diabetes Educators Provide Emotional Support to Diabetics

Diabetes is a chronic condition and can affect your mental and physical health . When someone is told they have diabetes, they often feel...

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Can Omnipod 5 Help Improve A1C Levels? Real User Experiences:

Bethany Santiago

Dec 7, 20248 min read

Can Omnipod 5 Help Improve A1C Levels? Real User Experiences:

The Omnipod 5 helps you keep your A1C in check - this is important because it's a key metric for managing diabetes. It's an indication of...

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Bethany Santiago

Dec 4, 20247 min read

Mediterranean Diet for Diabetics

As the number of people with diabetes rises around the world, many of them are turning to the Mediterranean diet to help them better...

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The Crucial Role of a CDCES in Managing Type 1 Diabetes: Navigating Complexities and Technologies from Diagnosis to Ongoing Care

Bethany Santiago

Dec 2, 20248 min read

The Crucial Role of a CDCES in Managing Type 1 Diabetes: Navigating Complexities and Technologies from Diagnosis to Ongoing Care

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the...

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10 Ways to Lower your A1C Naturally and Quickly: A Guide to Better Blood Sugar Control

Bethany Santiago

Nov 30, 20247 min read

10 Ways to Lower your A1C Naturally and Quickly: A Guide to Better Blood Sugar Control

If you are looking to lower your A1C naturally, you've landed in the right place. Managing blood sugars can feel really difficult and...

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25 + Snacks for Diabetics: Low-Sugar, Low-Carb, and Delicious Options

Bethany Santiago

Nov 27, 20246 min read

25 + Snacks for Diabetics: Low-Sugar, Low-Carb, and Delicious Options

Do you ever feel like you can’t think of healthy snacks to eat…But know that as a diabetic, the choices you make regarding the foods you...

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Bethany Santiago

Sep 18, 20244 min read

Does exercise lower your a1c?

Our bodies were made to MOVE! Unfortunately, in our society today, our way of living is just not conducive to a whole heck of a lot of...

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Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES): How to Navigate Diabetes Care with the Help of a Diabetes Educator

Bethany Santiago

Jul 31, 20243 min read