Spring symbolizes new beginnings and rejuvenation, making it the ideal time to give your diabetes management plan a thorough refresh. Just as you might clean out your closets or tidy up your home, consider this season an opportunity to streamline your diabetes care routine, ensuring it's as effective and efficient as possible. Let's dive into how you can spring clean your diabetes management strategy, focusing on organization, goal setting, dietary evaluation, and mental decluttering.

The expert guide highlights the importance of individualized meal planning for those managing diabetes and kidney disease, emphasizing the use of the MyPlate guide as a foundational tool. It stresses choosing low-sodium foods, healthy fats, zero-calorie fluids, higher fiber carbohydrates, and more plant-based proteins.

We are pleased to present the final article in a three-part series sponsored by The BI-Lilly Alliance and written by Amy Hess Fischl, MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES. Content is provided for information only; please consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diabetes management.

So, you have been told you have kidney disease….what now?  If you have read the two previous articles, you know that it is possible to slow or stop the progression from getting worse.  But how do we do that?

Valentine's Day is a time when love takes center stage, but it's essential to remember that love should start with yourself, especially if you're a woman living with diabetes.Inthis article, we'll explore the significance of self-love and self-care for women on their diabetes journey and provide practical tips to make Valentine's Day enjoyable and diabetes-friendly.

The Importance of Self-Love and Self-Care:

Valentine's Day is often associated with clichés like chocolates, fancy dinners, and roses. But what if we told you there are unconventional yet meaningful ways to celebrate this special day, especially if you're a woman with diabetes? It's time to break away from the ordinary and embrace unique experiences that not only celebrate love but also prioritize your health and well-being.