If you’re from the United States, chances are you know someone with diabetes – according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), nearly 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, and many of them haven’t been diagnosed yet. That’s why November is American Diabetes Month. It’s all about raising awareness for both type 1 and 2… Continue reading Recognizing diabetes in America
Category: Diabetes
Results! PatientsLikeMe diabetes members share about challenges and concerns
Earlier this year, more than 450 PatientsLikeMe members from the type 1 and type 2 diabetes communities took part in a new survey from our partners at Kaiser Permanente Colorado’s Institute of Health Research. (Thank you all for adding your voices!) Members shared about everything from the day-to-day challenges of living with diabetes to the… Continue reading Results! PatientsLikeMe diabetes members share about challenges and concerns
Food for Thought: Recipes, Diets and Tips
What’s for dinner? Does this phrase haunt you the same way it does us? It is hard to come up with something to eat for every meal each day, especially if you have dietary restrictions due to your condition. If you feel like you are stuck in a meal rut, the PatientsLikeMe community is here… Continue reading Food for Thought: Recipes, Diets and Tips
Are you at risk? American Diabetes Association Alert Day
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), over 25 million people are living with type 2 diabetes in the United States, and 7 million aren’t even aware they have the condition. What’s more, 79 million people have prediabetes, a condition that can include several symptoms of diabetes.1 Do you know if you’re at risk… Continue reading Are you at risk? American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Diabetes, behavioral changes and a surprise donation: An interview with Melinda Maryniuk, MEd, RD, CDE, FADA
Diabetes Alert Day is just around the corner, and to get a jump start on raising awareness for this chronic condition, we recently caught up with Melinda Maryniuk. She’s the Director of Clinical Education Programs for the Joslin Health Solutions division within Joslin Diabetes Center. Her areas of special interest include nutrition, patient education, behavior… Continue reading Diabetes, behavioral changes and a surprise donation: An interview with Melinda Maryniuk, MEd, RD, CDE, FADA
Uniting for World Diabetes Day and American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is one of the most widespread conditions in the world.1 Globally, more than 370 million people are living with diabetes, including over 25 million in the United States alone.2 And throughout November, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) will raise awareness about everything diabetes, from risk factors and genetics to proper diet and blood sugar testing. The… Continue reading Uniting for World Diabetes Day and American Diabetes Month