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Cold weather can spike blood sugar ❄️
Stress hormones, illness + holiday habits = higher glucose.
Stay warm, check often, move gently. 💙
📚 CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-cold-weather.html
#WinterWellness #DiabetesCare
Stress hormones, illness + holiday habits = higher glucose.
Stay warm, check often, move gently. 💙
📚 CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-cold-weather.html
#WinterWellness #DiabetesCare
December 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Cold weather can spike blood sugar ❄️
Stress hormones, illness + holiday habits = higher glucose.
Stay warm, check often, move gently. 💙
📚 CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-cold-weather.html
#WinterWellness #DiabetesCare
Stress hormones, illness + holiday habits = higher glucose.
Stay warm, check often, move gently. 💙
📚 CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-cold-weather.html
#WinterWellness #DiabetesCare
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!
Grateful for connection, kindness & this amazing community. 💙
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #DoingDiabetesYourWay #ThankfulHeart
Grateful for connection, kindness & this amazing community. 💙
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #DoingDiabetesYourWay #ThankfulHeart
November 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!
Grateful for connection, kindness & this amazing community. 💙
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #DoingDiabetesYourWay #ThankfulHeart
Grateful for connection, kindness & this amazing community. 💙
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #DoingDiabetesYourWay #ThankfulHeart
😌 Stress affects blood sugar — but small habits can help.
Move, breathe, pause. 💙
#DiabetesWellBeing #DoingDiabetesYourWay #StressRelief #MindfulHealth
Move, breathe, pause. 💙
#DiabetesWellBeing #DoingDiabetesYourWay #StressRelief #MindfulHealth
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
😌 Stress affects blood sugar — but small habits can help.
Move, breathe, pause. 💙
#DiabetesWellBeing #DoingDiabetesYourWay #StressRelief #MindfulHealth
Move, breathe, pause. 💙
#DiabetesWellBeing #DoingDiabetesYourWay #StressRelief #MindfulHealth
Diabetes-friendly Pumpkin Pie — with a no-bake twist!
Pumpkin, almond milk, stevia & warm spices = ~12g carbs per slice. Cozy & delicious. 💙
#DiabetesRecipes #HealthyEating #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesFriendlyDesserts
Pumpkin, almond milk, stevia & warm spices = ~12g carbs per slice. Cozy & delicious. 💙
#DiabetesRecipes #HealthyEating #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesFriendlyDesserts
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Diabetes-friendly Pumpkin Pie — with a no-bake twist!
Pumpkin, almond milk, stevia & warm spices = ~12g carbs per slice. Cozy & delicious. 💙
#DiabetesRecipes #HealthyEating #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesFriendlyDesserts
Pumpkin, almond milk, stevia & warm spices = ~12g carbs per slice. Cozy & delicious. 💙
#DiabetesRecipes #HealthyEating #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesFriendlyDesserts
💙 Grateful for our DQ&A community!
Your stories, questions & support make this space what it is. Tag someone who inspires you. 🩵
#Gratitude #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity
Your stories, questions & support make this space what it is. Tag someone who inspires you. 🩵
#Gratitude #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity
November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
💙 Grateful for our DQ&A community!
Your stories, questions & support make this space what it is. Tag someone who inspires you. 🩵
#Gratitude #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity
Your stories, questions & support make this space what it is. Tag someone who inspires you. 🩵
#Gratitude #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity
👁️ Early detection can make all the difference.
Diabetic eye disease often has no early signs — yearly exams can help protect and even restore your vision. 💙
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #EyeHealth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #HealthyVision
Diabetic eye disease often has no early signs — yearly exams can help protect and even restore your vision. 💙
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #EyeHealth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #HealthyVision
November 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
👁️ Early detection can make all the difference.
Diabetic eye disease often has no early signs — yearly exams can help protect and even restore your vision. 💙
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #EyeHealth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #HealthyVision
Diabetic eye disease often has no early signs — yearly exams can help protect and even restore your vision. 💙
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #EyeHealth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #HealthyVision
💙 Happy World Diabetes Day!
Celebrating the strength & community of everyone living with diabetes. 🌎
#WorldDiabetesDay #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity #BlueCircle
Celebrating the strength & community of everyone living with diabetes. 🌎
#WorldDiabetesDay #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity #BlueCircle
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
💙 Happy World Diabetes Day!
Celebrating the strength & community of everyone living with diabetes. 🌎
#WorldDiabetesDay #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity #BlueCircle
Celebrating the strength & community of everyone living with diabetes. 🌎
#WorldDiabetesDay #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity #BlueCircle
💭 Diabetes myths fuel stigma — and stigma isolates.
When we replace myths with facts, we replace judgment with empathy. 💙
Sources: CDC, ADA, dStigmatize.org
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #EndTheStigma #DiabetesEducation #DiabetesCommunity
When we replace myths with facts, we replace judgment with empathy. 💙
Sources: CDC, ADA, dStigmatize.org
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #EndTheStigma #DiabetesEducation #DiabetesCommunity
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
💭 Diabetes myths fuel stigma — and stigma isolates.
When we replace myths with facts, we replace judgment with empathy. 💙
Sources: CDC, ADA, dStigmatize.org
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #EndTheStigma #DiabetesEducation #DiabetesCommunity
When we replace myths with facts, we replace judgment with empathy. 💙
Sources: CDC, ADA, dStigmatize.org
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #EndTheStigma #DiabetesEducation #DiabetesCommunity
💙 November is Diabetes Awareness Month!
A time to celebrate progress, share knowledge, and support one another.
What's one goal you're setting this month?
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity #BloodSugarSupport #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes
A time to celebrate progress, share knowledge, and support one another.
What's one goal you're setting this month?
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity #BloodSugarSupport #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes
November 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
💙 November is Diabetes Awareness Month!
A time to celebrate progress, share knowledge, and support one another.
What's one goal you're setting this month?
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity #BloodSugarSupport #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes
A time to celebrate progress, share knowledge, and support one another.
What's one goal you're setting this month?
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesCommunity #BloodSugarSupport #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes
💡 Test your diabetes smarts! 💙
Join the #DDYWLive Game Show Edition
🗓 Nov 6 & 13 | 🕐 1 PM EST | 🎥 Live on IG @doingdiabetesyourway
Play, learn & win prizes!
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesSupport
Join the #DDYWLive Game Show Edition
🗓 Nov 6 & 13 | 🕐 1 PM EST | 🎥 Live on IG @doingdiabetesyourway
Play, learn & win prizes!
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesSupport
November 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
💡 Test your diabetes smarts! 💙
Join the #DDYWLive Game Show Edition
🗓 Nov 6 & 13 | 🕐 1 PM EST | 🎥 Live on IG @doingdiabetesyourway
Play, learn & win prizes!
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesSupport
Join the #DDYWLive Game Show Edition
🗓 Nov 6 & 13 | 🕐 1 PM EST | 🎥 Live on IG @doingdiabetesyourway
Play, learn & win prizes!
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesSupport
Halloween 🎃
Choose lower-sugar treats like Rolo (3.7 g) or dark chocolate+almonds (~4 g)
Eat a meal first + limit candy to avoid sugar crashes
Yes, you can enjoy it 💙
#DiabetesTips #Halloween #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Choose lower-sugar treats like Rolo (3.7 g) or dark chocolate+almonds (~4 g)
Eat a meal first + limit candy to avoid sugar crashes
Yes, you can enjoy it 💙
#DiabetesTips #Halloween #DoingDiabetesYourWay
October 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Halloween 🎃
Choose lower-sugar treats like Rolo (3.7 g) or dark chocolate+almonds (~4 g)
Eat a meal first + limit candy to avoid sugar crashes
Yes, you can enjoy it 💙
#DiabetesTips #Halloween #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Choose lower-sugar treats like Rolo (3.7 g) or dark chocolate+almonds (~4 g)
Eat a meal first + limit candy to avoid sugar crashes
Yes, you can enjoy it 💙
#DiabetesTips #Halloween #DoingDiabetesYourWay
98M Americans have prediabetes — and most don't know.
⚠️ Signs: thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, blurred vision.
✅ Ask your HCP for a blood sugar test or take the CDC's free online risk test: cdc.gov/diabetes/risktest
Healthy eating + activity can halve your...
#Prediabetes #DiabetesAwareness
⚠️ Signs: thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, blurred vision.
✅ Ask your HCP for a blood sugar test or take the CDC's free online risk test: cdc.gov/diabetes/risktest
Healthy eating + activity can halve your...
#Prediabetes #DiabetesAwareness
October 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
98M Americans have prediabetes — and most don't know.
⚠️ Signs: thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, blurred vision.
✅ Ask your HCP for a blood sugar test or take the CDC's free online risk test: cdc.gov/diabetes/risktest
Healthy eating + activity can halve your...
#Prediabetes #DiabetesAwareness
⚠️ Signs: thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, blurred vision.
✅ Ask your HCP for a blood sugar test or take the CDC's free online risk test: cdc.gov/diabetes/risktest
Healthy eating + activity can halve your...
#Prediabetes #DiabetesAwareness
Roasted veggie bowl = ~40g carbs per serving.
🎃 Sweet potato
🥦 Broccoli
🥬 Kale/spinac
🫘 Chickpeas
🌿 Tahini drizzle
Fiber + protein = steadier blood sugar 💙
#DiabetesFriendly #FallRecipes
🎃 Sweet potato
🥦 Broccoli
🥬 Kale/spinac
🫘 Chickpeas
🌿 Tahini drizzle
Fiber + protein = steadier blood sugar 💙
#DiabetesFriendly #FallRecipes
October 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Roasted veggie bowl = ~40g carbs per serving.
🎃 Sweet potato
🥦 Broccoli
🥬 Kale/spinac
🫘 Chickpeas
🌿 Tahini drizzle
Fiber + protein = steadier blood sugar 💙
#DiabetesFriendly #FallRecipes
🎃 Sweet potato
🥦 Broccoli
🥬 Kale/spinac
🫘 Chickpeas
🌿 Tahini drizzle
Fiber + protein = steadier blood sugar 💙
#DiabetesFriendly #FallRecipes
Numbers can be confusing.
A1C = 3-month average
Fasting glucose = morning snapshot
Time in range = daily/weekly patterns
Clarity = confidence 💙
#HealthLiteracyMonth #DiabetesEducation
A1C = 3-month average
Fasting glucose = morning snapshot
Time in range = daily/weekly patterns
Clarity = confidence 💙
#HealthLiteracyMonth #DiabetesEducation
October 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Numbers can be confusing.
A1C = 3-month average
Fasting glucose = morning snapshot
Time in range = daily/weekly patterns
Clarity = confidence 💙
#HealthLiteracyMonth #DiabetesEducation
A1C = 3-month average
Fasting glucose = morning snapshot
Time in range = daily/weekly patterns
Clarity = confidence 💙
#HealthLiteracyMonth #DiabetesEducation
Fall foods that fuel 🍂
🎃 Pumpkin + squash = fiber + vitamins
🫘 Beans + lentils = protein + fiber
🥕 Veggie soups = warm + steady energy
Fiber = steadier blood sugar + fullness 💙
#DiabetesFriendly #FallRecipes
🎃 Pumpkin + squash = fiber + vitamins
🫘 Beans + lentils = protein + fiber
🥕 Veggie soups = warm + steady energy
Fiber = steadier blood sugar + fullness 💙
#DiabetesFriendly #FallRecipes
October 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Fall foods that fuel 🍂
🎃 Pumpkin + squash = fiber + vitamins
🫘 Beans + lentils = protein + fiber
🥕 Veggie soups = warm + steady energy
Fiber = steadier blood sugar + fullness 💙
#DiabetesFriendly #FallRecipes
🎃 Pumpkin + squash = fiber + vitamins
🫘 Beans + lentils = protein + fiber
🥕 Veggie soups = warm + steady energy
Fiber = steadier blood sugar + fullness 💙
#DiabetesFriendly #FallRecipes
On World Mental Health Day:
Diabetes is a lot to carry.
Your mental health matters too. 💙
#WorldMentalHealthDay #DiabetesSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay #MentalHealthMatters
Diabetes is a lot to carry.
Your mental health matters too. 💙
#WorldMentalHealthDay #DiabetesSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay #MentalHealthMatters
October 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
On World Mental Health Day:
Diabetes is a lot to carry.
Your mental health matters too. 💙
#WorldMentalHealthDay #DiabetesSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay #MentalHealthMatters
Diabetes is a lot to carry.
Your mental health matters too. 💙
#WorldMentalHealthDay #DiabetesSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay #MentalHealthMatters
🎉 Diabetes Awareness Month = Game Show Time! 🎉
Join us LIVE on IG Nov 6 & 13 at 1 PM EST
Chat with us, test your diabetes knowledge, win prizes + learn along the way 💙
#DDYWLive #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DiabetesCommunity
Join us LIVE on IG Nov 6 & 13 at 1 PM EST
Chat with us, test your diabetes knowledge, win prizes + learn along the way 💙
#DDYWLive #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DiabetesCommunity
October 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🎉 Diabetes Awareness Month = Game Show Time! 🎉
Join us LIVE on IG Nov 6 & 13 at 1 PM EST
Chat with us, test your diabetes knowledge, win prizes + learn along the way 💙
#DDYWLive #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DiabetesCommunity
Join us LIVE on IG Nov 6 & 13 at 1 PM EST
Chat with us, test your diabetes knowledge, win prizes + learn along the way 💙
#DDYWLive #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DiabetesCommunity
Everyone has wisdom to share — what's one piece of advice you'd give to someone newly diagnosed with diabetes this fall? 🍂
Drop it in the comments — your words may be the encouragement someone else needs.
#DiabetesCommunity #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesStories
Drop it in the comments — your words may be the encouragement someone else needs.
#DiabetesCommunity #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesStories
October 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Everyone has wisdom to share — what's one piece of advice you'd give to someone newly diagnosed with diabetes this fall? 🍂
Drop it in the comments — your words may be the encouragement someone else needs.
#DiabetesCommunity #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesStories
Drop it in the comments — your words may be the encouragement someone else needs.
#DiabetesCommunity #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesStories
"Our healthcare system often treats Hispanics as a monolith—food unites us, and so does our diversity."
— Lorena Drago, RDN
Celebrating food, culture & diabetes care this Hispanic Heritage Month.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #DiabetesSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay
— Lorena Drago, RDN
Celebrating food, culture & diabetes care this Hispanic Heritage Month.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #DiabetesSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay
October 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
"Our healthcare system often treats Hispanics as a monolith—food unites us, and so does our diversity."
— Lorena Drago, RDN
Celebrating food, culture & diabetes care this Hispanic Heritage Month.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #DiabetesSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay
— Lorena Drago, RDN
Celebrating food, culture & diabetes care this Hispanic Heritage Month.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #DiabetesSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Hispanic Heritage Month 🌎🍲
Cultural foods = love, history, connection.
With balance + portions, you don't have to leave them behind.
What dish connects you to your roots? 💙
#HispanicHeritageMonth #DiabetesCommunity
Cultural foods = love, history, connection.
With balance + portions, you don't have to leave them behind.
What dish connects you to your roots? 💙
#HispanicHeritageMonth #DiabetesCommunity
October 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Hispanic Heritage Month 🌎🍲
Cultural foods = love, history, connection.
With balance + portions, you don't have to leave them behind.
What dish connects you to your roots? 💙
#HispanicHeritageMonth #DiabetesCommunity
Cultural foods = love, history, connection.
With balance + portions, you don't have to leave them behind.
What dish connects you to your roots? 💙
#HispanicHeritageMonth #DiabetesCommunity
October = new season 🍂
New routines, new reset, new grace.
How are you starting fresh this month?
#FallReset #DoingDiabetesYourWay #MindfulLiving #DiabetesSupport
New routines, new reset, new grace.
How are you starting fresh this month?
#FallReset #DoingDiabetesYourWay #MindfulLiving #DiabetesSupport
October 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
October = new season 🍂
New routines, new reset, new grace.
How are you starting fresh this month?
#FallReset #DoingDiabetesYourWay #MindfulLiving #DiabetesSupport
New routines, new reset, new grace.
How are you starting fresh this month?
#FallReset #DoingDiabetesYourWay #MindfulLiving #DiabetesSupport
Coffee lovers, here's a low-sugar win:
✔️ Cold brew
✔️ Almond milk
✔️ Protein powder
#NationalCoffeeDay #DiabetesFriendly
✔️ Cold brew
✔️ Almond milk
✔️ Protein powder
#NationalCoffeeDay #DiabetesFriendly
September 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Coffee lovers, here's a low-sugar win:
✔️ Cold brew
✔️ Almond milk
✔️ Protein powder
#NationalCoffeeDay #DiabetesFriendly
✔️ Cold brew
✔️ Almond milk
✔️ Protein powder
#NationalCoffeeDay #DiabetesFriendly
Poor sleep can impact insulin sensitivity — and blood sugar swings can wake you up.
The two are deeply connected.
🛌 Try going screen-free 1 hour before bed
🌡️ Keep your room cool
⏰ Stick to a sleep-wake routine
📚 Source: NIH, ADA
#SleepHealth #DiabetesEducation #DoingDiabetesYourWay
The two are deeply connected.
🛌 Try going screen-free 1 hour before bed
🌡️ Keep your room cool
⏰ Stick to a sleep-wake routine
📚 Source: NIH, ADA
#SleepHealth #DiabetesEducation #DoingDiabetesYourWay
September 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Poor sleep can impact insulin sensitivity — and blood sugar swings can wake you up.
The two are deeply connected.
🛌 Try going screen-free 1 hour before bed
🌡️ Keep your room cool
⏰ Stick to a sleep-wake routine
📚 Source: NIH, ADA
#SleepHealth #DiabetesEducation #DoingDiabetesYourWay
The two are deeply connected.
🛌 Try going screen-free 1 hour before bed
🌡️ Keep your room cool
⏰ Stick to a sleep-wake routine
📚 Source: NIH, ADA
#SleepHealth #DiabetesEducation #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Everyone's bag tells a story — especially when you're managing diabetes.
What's one thing you always carry with you, no matter what?
Snack stash? Test kit? Emergency juice box?
We're curious — what's your must-have?
#DiabetesLife #BagEssentials #ChronicIllnessSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay
What's one thing you always carry with you, no matter what?
Snack stash? Test kit? Emergency juice box?
We're curious — what's your must-have?
#DiabetesLife #BagEssentials #ChronicIllnessSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay
September 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Everyone's bag tells a story — especially when you're managing diabetes.
What's one thing you always carry with you, no matter what?
Snack stash? Test kit? Emergency juice box?
We're curious — what's your must-have?
#DiabetesLife #BagEssentials #ChronicIllnessSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay
What's one thing you always carry with you, no matter what?
Snack stash? Test kit? Emergency juice box?
We're curious — what's your must-have?
#DiabetesLife #BagEssentials #ChronicIllnessSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 💙
Here's to culture, community, and navigating diabetes your way.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinoVoices #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Here's to culture, community, and navigating diabetes your way.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinoVoices #DoingDiabetesYourWay
September 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 💙
Here's to culture, community, and navigating diabetes your way.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinoVoices #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Here's to culture, community, and navigating diabetes your way.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinoVoices #DoingDiabetesYourWay