Diabetes Self-Management

SUMMER LIVING

Summertime should be easy: Winter is over, the weather is warm, and you’re more than ready for some fun in the sun. Indeed, there’s nothing better than enjoying a summer vacation. But if you’re thinking of taking a vacation from your diabetes self-care, think twice. The warm weather is a time to be more diligent about many aspects of your diabetes management. Doing so can make summer more enjoyable for you.

Summer food tips

From cookouts and picnics to ice cream and lemonade, summer brings its own special treats that many of us don’t usually indulge in at other times of the year. Having diabetes

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