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Explore tips for managing diabetes while balancing school, sports, and work. Learn how to overcome challenges and lead a healthy, active life.

Changes and Long FlightsManaging blood sugar while traveling across different time zones and enduring long flights can be a challenge for individuals with diabetes. However, with careful planning and preparation, you can effectively manage your condition during your journey. Here are some strategies to help you deal with time zone changes and long flights:

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are two distinct and serious health conditions with different causes, treatments, and risks. Understanding these differences is crucial for managing diabetes and avoiding complications

When our glucose levels are too low, our body doesn't have enough energy to carry out its activities. Hypoglycemia is most commonly associated with both type 1 & 2 diabetes insulin dependents

Taking it one day at a time and being kinder to yourself is always an important first step when it comes to accepting a new change. It can be hard, which is why we’ve asked our community to share some empowering personal experiences that have helped them accept their diagnosis.

Feeling like your whole life will change and is about to step into an unknown chapter will elicit a feeling of fear, which we hope the following general steps may help you gain the clarity and comfort you need to move forward.