UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence Blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.