Julie Cunningham

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CGM therapy for patients with T1D

If you're a healthcare provider who sees patients with diabetes, you already know that sore fingertips is one of their most common complaints. Yet for many patients, regular blood glucose monitoring is essential for keeping blood glucose and A1c in…

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Your continuous glucose monitoring supplies: simple steps to quick and easy prescription refills

If you're like most people who use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) supplies, you don't want to be without them for even a day. The idea of relying solely on fingersticks because you ran out of CGM supplies may not be a pleasant thought. So, how…

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3 benefits of working with a diabetes dietitian

Living with diabetes can mean more time spent with healthcare providers than you might like. You may have a primary care doctor, an endocrinologist, an eye specialist, and more. While you may not be eager to add more medical appointments to your…

Vegetarian diets and diabetes

People living with diabetes are sometimes encouraged to try high-protein or ketogenic diets to help manage blood sugar, so it may seem like vegetarian diets and diabetes aren't a great match. Vegetarians tend to rely on lots of carbohydrates to meet…

Ice cream and diabetes: How to enjoy your favorite scoop

It comes as no surprise that ice cream is one of the most popular desserts available. In fact, the average American eats 23 pounds of ice cream and similar frozen desserts every year. That's nearly half a pound per week! If you're living with type 1…

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4 simple ways to boost and maintain a healthy immune system

Whether we know it or not, our bodies are constantly fighting off bacteria and viruses that could potentially sabotage our well-being. The world is full of germs, and they're fighting for their survival just like we are. In order to help your body…

Diabetes and magnesium: Can this mineral help improve blood sugars?

Keeping your blood sugars in range can be a full-time job. You may feel like you're already doing everything you can to take care of your diabetes. But what if optimizing your body's magnesium level could give you an edge? We'll discuss the potential…

Resolutions for a Healthier Relationship with Food

4 diabetes friendly baking tips to make your holidays even happier

Create a Diabetes-Friendly Bar For Your Holiday Party

How to count carbs when dining out

When you prepare your food at home, you have easy access to nutrition labels and complete control over the amounts of ingredients you cook with — and while this doesn't make carb counting fun, it does make it easier. Learning how to count carbs when…

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