Posted On: Jul 23 2020
Posted By:
Bryan McGuirk, MD, Internal Medicine, UMass Memorial
Tags:
Diabetes Education, Goal Setting, Healthy Living, Wellness
Why is it so hard to make good habits, such as healthy eating and regular exercise, stick? This blog offers some commonsense tips to help you succeed in establishing a sustainable habit.
Posted On: Jun 12 2020
Posted By:
Nicole Parent RN, CDE, Diabetes and Nutrition Center, UMass Memorial Health Care
Tags:
A1C, Blood Sugar, Diabetes Education
Achieving diabetes control comes in the form of behavior maintenance. It's dependent on proper education and incorporating that information into your life. Good sources include registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators. This blog post reviews some specifics of what this means.
Posted On: Dec 05 2019
Posted By:
Adam Edelstein
Tags:
Diabetes Education, Needles & Sharps
It’s important to dispose of needles, lancets and other sharps properly. Disposal rules and regulations vary between the states and even municipalities. Sharps containers may be purchased or made from strong plastic household containers. LEARN MORE
Posted On: Nov 25 2019
Posted By:
Adam Edelstein
Tags:
Diabetes Education
The holiday season is a difficult time to stay on course with healthy eating. Travel, parties, family meals, cookies, pies and alcohol make managing your diabetes a challenge. These tips will get you thinking about what you eat, owning what you choose to eat, and planning ahead. LEARN MORE
Posted On: Oct 18 2019
Posted By:
Adam Edelstein
Tags:
Blood Sugar, Diabetes Education
People living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, even when well-managed, are at high risk of serious flu complications. September or October is considered the best time to get the vaccine. The flu shot is a safe and effective way to prevent or reduce the severity of previously mentioned complications. READ MORE