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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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The Accu-Chek Team

Go Away Without Getting Carried Away

The last in a series on feeling a bit richer.

Get away without getting carried awayReady for a break from your regular routine? Whether you're planning a major multi-week vacation or just a quick weekend jaunt, we have some ideas for stretching your travel budget further. 

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13 Ways To Save In The Summer

Part 5 of a series on feeling a bit richer.

13 ways to save this summerThe best part of summer is how easily you can make your own entertainment—and save a ton of money in the process. You don't need to meet friends at a restaurant. Just sit in the backyard and talk until the wee hours. Hang out at the beach, park or playground. And watch the newspaper (or its website) for free concerts and festivals. 

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Save On Self-Care

Part 4 of a series on feeling a bit richer.

Save on Self-careIt's a frightening trend. When people cut back on checking their blood sugar, taking insulin or seeing their doctor, you know things are serious. But this economy has seen a lot of people lose their jobs, income and health insurance—or stuck in the Medicare donut hole—and for many, the need to cut back is a reality.

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Bank On The Big Picture

Part 3 of a series on feeling a bit richer.

Bank on the big pictureWhat's a few dollars here and there? Well, every $2 tin of mints and $5 magazine adds up. Over time, the sum can be quite surprising.

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Bring Savings To The Table

Part 2 in a series on feeling a bit richer.

Banking On the Big PictureHow much do you spend on food? USDA estimates suggest that the typical family puts about 10 percent of its spending toward food, including groceries and restaurant meals. 

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Stretching A Dollar Further

Part 1 in a series on feeling a bit richer.

Stretching Your Dollar FurtherAny belt tightening going on around your house? Lots of people have been talking about how they're finding new ways to save money on diabetes supplies and just about everything else. More of us are going to the library. We're getting things fixed instead of buying new. And staycations are staying popular.

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10 Tips For Vacationing With An Insulin Pump

The final message in our CDE-written series about the beauty of living with an insulin pump.

10 tips for vacationing with your insulin pumpAahhhh. It's finally time for that long-overdue, well-deserved vacation! As you surely know, planning any type of getaway takes a little extra effort when you have diabetes. Voyage MD, a diabetes travel site by a UK doctor, is a great place to find destination-specific tips and ideas. 

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