UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence Blog

Always dispose of diabetes needles, lancets and other sharps properly. Rules and regulations vary between states and municipalities. UMass Memorial Diabetes Center of Excellence Blog.

Simple tips to help you succeed in establishing a habit that sticks. Set realistic goals and plan ahead to improve your diabetes management.

Read this diabetes self-management plan out loud weekly. Add reminders in your calendar to help you follow through.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This blog suggests five ways you can participate and improve your health.

Achieving diabetes control comes from behavior maintenance and is dependent on proper diabetes education about diet, activity, medication and stress management.

Dominic has been in and out of hospitals his entire life. His artwork focuses on personal interactions with the healthcare system and his experiences dealing with chronic illness.

It’s important to have a backup plan in place in case your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or insulin pump fails for any reason.

Diabetes puts people at greater risk of depression. Behavioral health psychologists and diabetes educators can help diabetics to maintain blood sugars and emotional health.

UMass Memorial offers you these tips to help you get the most out of your walks to improve your physical and mental well-being. Diabetes Center of Excellence

Learn the benefits of a continuous glucose monitor and the options available to people living with diabetes to check blood sugar regularly without a fingerstick.

UMass Memorial offers you these ideas to help you succeed in establishing healthy eating habits. Diabetes Center of Excellence

Plan ahead before attending a holiday gathering with these simple tips

People with diabetes are at higher risk of serious flu complications. Flu shots are recommended for all people living with diabetes.