UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence Blog

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.

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.

You don't need a new year or a new day to start over. It only takes a committed mindset and a plan! Follow as many of these diabetes self-management guidelines as possible, and write reminders in your calendar to help you follow through with your plan.  LEARN MORE

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

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 

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