Part 5 of a series on feeling a bit richer.

The 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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Part 4 of a series on feeling a bit richer.

It'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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Part 3 of a series on feeling a bit richer.

What'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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Part 2 in a series on feeling a bit richer.

How 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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Part 1 in a series on feeling a bit richer.

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

Aahhhh. 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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