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The Recipe for the Ideal Valentine
Valentine’s Day always gets me thinking… what’s all the hype about Valentine’s Day? Shouldn’t we be celebrating love every day of the year? The best type of love we should be experiencing year-round is self-love. The idea of loving oneself may seem simple enough, but it... -
How to Store your EpiPen® Properly
When it comes to severe allergic reactions, time is of the essence. Epinephrine is considered the lifesaving first line of treatment for anaphylaxis and can be administered quickly. But having this emergency medication on hand isn’t the only challenge. The temperature of the Epinephrine auto-injector (EAI),... -
What is the Safe Temperature Range for Insulin?
Insulin is a peptide hormone that naturally occurs in the body to maintain healthy sugar levels in the bloodstream. For those with diabetes who inject insulin, carefully keeping their insulin in use at a safe temperature range between 68 - 86°F (20-30°C) can make all the... -
Tips to Alleviate Some Stress and Make the Holidays More Enjoyable
Holiday cheer; it is a common theme of so many holiday cards and movies. The truth is, many people find the holidays particularly stressful for a variety of reasons. There is a lot of rushing around, holiday travel issues, family dynamics, and other reasons we feel... -
This November we honor ... YOU!
In honor of November Diabetes Awareness Month, we are honoring PWDs and their loved ones. We honor the way we manage to stay positive and safe. Here we have gathered some general tips for Diabetes health and wellness: 1) Think Wellness Not Weight Loss. Do you... -
How to Make Sure Your EpiPen is Safe and Effective if Ever Needed
Most of us have heard of an EpiPen®, having had to carry one ourselves, or know someone who has needed to carry one because of having a severe allergy to things they may come in contact with such as bees, certain foods, or even a product/chemical... -
Back to school!
It seems like the summer has flown by. With your list of school supplies at the ready, have you thought about how your child will store insulin? -
My child has diabetes; now what?
When faced with a diagnosis of diabetes, there are so many questions that can go through your mind. When your child has diabetes, you can become quickly overwhelmed. Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on earth; parenting a child with diabetes is a challenge that...
