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Halloween ๐ŸŽƒ

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 ๐Ÿ’™

#DiabetesTips #Halloween #DoingDiabetesYourWay
98M Americans have prediabetes โ€” and most don't know.

โš ๏ธ Signs: thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, blurred vision.

โœ… 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.

๐ŸŽƒ Sweet potato
๐Ÿฅฆ Broccoli
๐Ÿฅฌ Kale/spinac
๐Ÿซ˜ Chickpeas
๐ŸŒฟ Tahini drizzle

Fiber + protein = steadier blood sugar ๐Ÿ’™

#DiabetesFriendly #FallRecipes
Numbers can be confusing.

A1C = 3-month average

Fasting glucose = morning snapshot

Time in range = daily/weekly patterns

Clarity = confidence ๐Ÿ’™

#HealthLiteracyMonth #DiabetesEducation
Fall foods that fuel ๐Ÿ‚

๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin + squash = fiber + vitamins

๐Ÿซ˜ Beans + lentils = protein + fiber

๐Ÿฅ• Veggie soups = warm + steady energy

Fiber = steadier blood sugar + fullness ๐Ÿ’™

#DiabetesFriendly #FallRecipes
On World Mental Health Day:
Diabetes is a lot to carry.
Your mental health matters too. ๐Ÿ’™

#WorldMentalHealthDay #DiabetesSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay #MentalHealthMatters
๐ŸŽ‰ Diabetes Awareness Month = Game Show Time! ๐ŸŽ‰

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 ๐Ÿ’™

#DDYWLive #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DiabetesCommunity
Everyone has wisdom to share โ€” what's one piece of advice you'd give to someone newly diagnosed with diabetes this fall? ๐Ÿ‚

Drop it in the comments โ€” your words may be the encouragement someone else needs.

#DiabetesCommunity #DoingDiabetesYourWay #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesStories
"Our healthcare system often treats Hispanics as a monolithโ€”food unites us, and so does our diversity."

โ€” Lorena Drago, RDN

Celebrating food, culture & diabetes care this Hispanic Heritage Month.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #DiabetesSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Hispanic Heritage Month ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿฒ

Cultural foods = love, history, connection.

With balance + portions, you don't have to leave them behind.

What dish connects you to your roots? ๐Ÿ’™

#HispanicHeritageMonth #DiabetesCommunity
October = new season ๐Ÿ‚

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:
โœ”๏ธ Cold brew
โœ”๏ธ Almond milk
โœ”๏ธ Protein powder
#NationalCoffeeDay #DiabetesFriendly
Poor sleep can impact insulin sensitivity โ€” and blood sugar swings can wake you up.
The two are deeply connected.
๐Ÿ›Œ Try going screen-free 1 hour before bed
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Keep your room cool
โฐ Stick to a sleep-wake routine
๐Ÿ“š Source: NIH, ADA
#SleepHealth #DiabetesEducation #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Everyone's bag tells a story โ€” 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 โ€” what's your must-have?

#DiabetesLife #BagEssentials #ChronicIllnessSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month ๐Ÿ’™
Here's to culture, community, and navigating diabetes your way.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinoVoices #DoingDiabetesYourWay
You didn't fail because you spiked.
Food isn't a test โ€” it's just food.
#DiabetesMindset #NoFoodShame
๐Ÿง  T2D
โ€ข Often misunderstood
โ€ข Can involve insulin resistance, but not always

๐Ÿฉบ T1D
โ€ข Often misdiagnosed
โ€ข Requires (or will require) insulin as part of care

Every journey is unique โ€” and deserves compassion. ๐Ÿ’™
๐Ÿ“š CDC, ADA
#T1D #T2D #DiabetesTypes #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Bella's mom has been learning alongside her daughter since her T1D diagnosis. ๐Ÿ’™
From convos in grocery stores to launching BraveONE, she's built a village โ€” and believes community changes everything.
#T1DCommunity #IDoDiabetesMyWay #ParentingT1D
Labor Day reminder: rest is productive.

Caring for your body means slowing down sometimes โ€” and that's valid.

#LaborDay #DiabetesSupport #DoingDiabetesYourWay
Cool, creamy, low-carb? Try these 3-ingredient frozen Greek yogurt bites:

๐Ÿฅ„ Greek yogurt
๐Ÿ“ Berries
๐Ÿฏ Optional honey

Freeze, pop, enjoy.

#DiabetesFriendly #LowCarbTreats
Jacquean (@sugarandspice.t2d on IG) has lived with T2D for 17 years.

Tech like a CGM + insulin helped her take control โ€” and her ADHD diagnosis brought it all together.
Now she's breaking stigma, one story at a time. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

#T2D #CGM #InsulinIsNotAFailure #IDoDiabetesMyWay
Summer slump? Back-to-school chaos?

Join us on IG Live this Thursday (8/21 at 1 PM EST) with Mila + Phyllisa to chat:
โœ”๏ธ Resetting routines
โœ”๏ธ 504 plans
โœ”๏ธ Phones as medical devices
โœ”๏ธ Finding your flow again ๐Ÿ’™

#DDYWLive #DiabetesSupport #504Plan #T1DLife
What's a diabetes myth you never want to hear again?
Drop yours ๐Ÿ‘‡
Let's bust the stigma.
#DiabetesMyths #DiabetesAwareness
What's one thing you wish more people understood about life with diabetes?

Let's talk about the stuff they don't see.

#DiabetesAwareness #DiabetesCommunity
A1C = your average blood sugar over ~3 months.
โœ… It helps you spot trends
โŒ It doesn't reflect your daily effort Use it as a guide, not a grade.
๐Ÿ“Œ Source: CDC
#A1C #DiabetesEducation #DoingDiabetesYourWay