Kourtney Johnson

Ketones + The Flu: What to Know and Do

When you live with diabetes and are sick with the flu or a virus, a...

Will Your New Health Insurance Plan Cover CGMs?

2026 is right around the corner. That means it’s time to start thinking about insurance...

Work with a Registered Dietitian to Maximize Your GLP-1 Results

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and combination medications (GLP-1s) can be an effective tool in...

How to Use an Insulin Pump to Bolus for Pizza

You’re out to dinner with friends and could really go for a hot, cheesy slice...

What is the Connection Between Basal Insulin and Fasting Plasma Glucose?

Effectively managing diabetes involves a comprehensive approach that includes utilizing basal insulin for optimal blood-sugar...

CGMs and Exercise: Simplifying Diabetes Management

Exercise can be tricky when you have diabetes, whether you're walking the dog or running...

What is the Difference Between Mealtime Insulin and Long-acting Insulin?

Have you begun taking insulin at mealtimes? Has your physician discussed it with you? You...

Why Is It Important to Set Boundaries in Diabetes Management?

Managing diabetes is a personal journey. It’s nice to have people in your corner to...

How Smart-Pen Technology Can Help You Stress Less About Food

It’s no secret that diabetes and food are closely connected, and an integral part of...

What Happens if You Miss a Basal or Bolus Insulin Dose?

If you take insulin, you know that diabetes isn’t an easy disease to manage. You...

Helping People With Diabetes Experiencing Homelessness

A large number of people are unhoused in the US, with a total of 582,462...

Buying Groceries With SNAP and WIC For Diabetes Management

Between the rising cost of food, paying for diabetes medications and other living expenses, you...

Zepbound: A New Medication for Chronic Weight Management

On November 8th, 2023, Eli Lilly and Company’s Zepbound (tirzepatide) received FDA approval as the...

Navigating Your First Holiday Season After Diagnosis

With the festive season already here, you might feel a mix of excitement and overwhelm...

Type 2 Diabetes and Its Impact on Native Communities

Type 2 diabetes is highly prevalent in Native communities across the United States. While the...

How to Order Food Delivery With Diabetes

Life gets busy. From working 40+ hours a week to running errands and attending different...

How You Can Try a Dexcom CGM for Free

Diabetes technology, like Dexcom continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), brings more accuracy and freedom to your...

How to Establish New Eating Habits With Diabetes

Being diagnosed with diabetes of any type is undoubtedly overwhelming. From developing new eating habits...

Ways to Manage Weight When Movement Is Limited

People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) often hear from medical professionals that they need to...

JDRF’s Children’s Congress: Finding A Cure For Type 1 Diabetes

Another successful JDRF Children’s Congress is in the books! On July 9-11, 2023, over 160...

The Impact of Food Deserts on Diabetes

You’ve likely heard the term food desert before, but don’t be fooled: these aren’t actually...

Blood Glucose Is Affected By More Than Just Food

If you search for factors that affect blood glucose levels (BGLs) online, chances are you’ll...

How To Help Your Parent After a Diabetes Diagnosis Without Becoming Their Parent

There is no doubt that having a parent diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may be...

Diabetes at Work: Self-Advocacy, Management Plan Tips + Community Stories

Diabetes affects every aspect of your life, including your job. Whether your diabetes is visible...

Why Blood Glucose Levels Matter Even When You Don’t Take Insulin

Blood glucose levels (BGLs) are a very important measure for people who have diabetes or...

People Aren’t “Noncompliant”—They Are Struggling

The word “noncompliance” is thrown around often in healthcare. It can be used to label...

How to Get Started with a Mail Order Pharmacy

For more guides on healthcare costs and coverage, check out Health Insurance + Type 1 Diabetes. If...

If You Aren’t Sharing your CGM Data, Consider these Benefits

There’s no question that using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can be a game changer...