Welcome to Diabetes Link!
Diabetes 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.
Thanks for dropping by.
The Accu-Chek Team
May 15, 2013
Part 1 in a CDE-written series about the beauty of living with an insulin pump.
For 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.
May 13, 2013
The last in a series on knowing how, when and what to test.
Nothing 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.
May 08, 2013
Part 5 of a series on knowing how, when and what to test.
It'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.
May 06, 2013
Part 4 of a series on knowing how, when and what to test.
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.
May 01, 2013
Part 3 of a series on knowing how, when and what to test.
Ask 100 people with diabetes why they skip blood sugar tests and you'll only come up with a handful of different answers.
April 29, 2013
Part 2 of a series on knowing how, when and what to test.
A 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.
April 24, 2013
Part 1 of a series on knowing how, when and what to test.
If 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.
Experts ID factors that predict diabetic macular edema risk
Diabetes prevalence grew by 45% in 20 years, data show
Researchers create mortality risk calculator for diabetes
Routine screening may help detect MA in young diabetes patients
Study: Teens with diabetes discount the importance of oral health
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