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Diabetes LinkDiabetes Link is a Web site dedicated to helping people with diabetes gather information, learn important facts and enjoy healthy lifestyles.

Whether you’re here to see what your favorite diabetes bloggers are talking about, get a better idea of what your numbers mean, or look into the progress toward a cure, you’ve come to the right place.

After all, Diabetes Link is about experiencing what’s possible. It’s about you – and it’s about time.

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12 Tips For Happy, Healthy Infusion Site

Part 3 in a CDE-written series about the beauty of living with an insulin pump.

12 tips for a happy, healthy infusion siteWhen it comes to managing insulin pump therapy well, site selection is high on the list. Choosing and managing sites properly can decrease your chances of infection and set you up for better insulin flow. Select a new site every time you change infusion sets—and determine whether you prefer different types of infusion sets for different sites. Your healthcare team can help you figure out what's best for you. 

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Choosing An Infusion Set

Part 2 in a CDE-written series about the beauty of living with an insulin pump.

choosing an infusion setInfusion sets are designed to carry insulin from your insulin pump to your body as comfortably and effectively as possible, so there are a variety of cannula designs and tubing lengths for different body types, lifestyles and activity levels. 

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Driven To Distraction- The Reality Of Managing Diabetes Every Day

Part 1 in a CDE-written series about the beauty of living with an insulin pump.

Driven to Distraction- The reality of managing diabetes every dayFor those of us who take care of diabetes every day, life can be complicated—a lot more complicated than for a person who doesn't have diabetes. Every item we eat, every activity we perform and even just vegging in front of the TV requires consideration, foresight and decisions— all of the time. 

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Check Beyond The Fingertip

The last in a series on knowing how, when and what to test.

Checking Beyond The FingertipNothing has improved the quality of life for people with diabetes as much as the ability to check and control blood sugar. Still, over time, finger pricks can get pretty tiresome. That's why there's been a lot of discussion of the value of testing blood glucose levels at other parts of the body.

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Knowing How To Bend- Without Breaking

Part 5 of a series on knowing how, when and what to test.

Knowing How To Bend-without breakingIt's Murphy's Law. Just when you get your schedule down pat, something's going to come along to test you. Want proof? Here's an example of Murphy's Law in action. And here's another one. One more? Okay, here

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Get What Is Coming To You (From Insurance, At Least)

Part 4 of a series on knowing how, when and what to test.

Get What's Coming To You (from insurance, at least)We're making big strides in coverage for diabetes care supplies and education. But with so much happening, your rights may feel like a moving target. Here are a few tips to help you navigate your benefits. 

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What Is Your Excuse?

Part 3 of a series on knowing how, when and what to test.

What's Your Excuse?Ask 100 people with diabetes why they skip blood sugar tests and you'll only come up with a handful of different answers. 

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