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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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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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Squeezing Everything You Can Out Of A Tiny Drop

Part 2 of a series on knowing how, when and what to test.

Squeezing Everything You Can Out Of A tiny DropA game of tennis. That last little sliver of pie. Your wedding. Certain things are bound to make your blood sugar behave erratically. But thanks to your ability to self-monitor, it takes less than a minute to find out just how much. 

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Finger Pricking and The Big Picture

Part 1 of a series on knowing how, when and what to test.

Finger Pricks and the big pictureIf you've had type 1 diabetes for a while—whether you use an insulin pump or take multiple daily injections—you've already connected the dots (so to speak) between those tiny drops of blood and how you care for yourself throughout the day.

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