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A Warm Welcome to Our Diabetes Blog
Welcome to our Diabetes Blog! Here, everything revolves around living with diabetes – from understanding the basics of the condition to discovering practical everyday tips. Our goal is to help you gain a better understanding of diabetes and make managing it easier.
Knowledge About Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition that permanently affects blood sugar levels. On our blog, you’ll learn about the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the symptoms that may occur, and why early diagnosis is so important.
Marco
Diabetic since 2015
Latest posts:
10 Proven Strategies to Prevent and Manage Hyperglycemia
Discover 10 proven strategies to prevent and manage hyperglycemia while maintaining healthy blood sugar levels effectively.
Understanding Normal Blood Sugar Levels and Their Impact on Health
Learn about normal blood sugar levels, their role in overall health, and how to manage them effectively to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
How CGMs Are Revolutionizing Diabetes Management
Discover how Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are transforming diabetes management with real-time blood sugar tracking and convenience.
Must-Have Blood Sugar Apps for Pediatric Diabetes Management
Learn how blood sugar apps simplify pediatric diabetes care. Tips, tools, and must-have features to improve management for kids and families.
Top 5 Affordable and Accurate Continuous Glucose Monitors for 2025
Discover the top 5 affordable and accurate CGMs for 2025, with Medicare-covered options, budget tips, and insights into the latest advancements in glucose monitoring.
The Best Tools and Strategies for Weight Loss and Diabetes Management
Explore tools and strategies for managing diabetes and achieving weight loss, from innovative apps like Diabetes Diary Plus to custom meal plans.
Using Charts to Decode Diabetes Trends & Spikes
Discover how charts and metrics in Diabetes Diary Plus (v3.3) give you a clearer picture of your blood sugar trends and help you manage diabetes efficiently.
Effective Ways to Combat Diabetes Burnout and Regain Control of Your Health
Learn practical strategies to combat diabetes burnout, embrace self-care, and regain control of your health with these empowering tips.
Managing Diabetes: Better Tools and Tips for Everyday Health
Learn how to manage diabetes with effective tools like Diabetes Diary Plus, a blood sugar tracker and insulin manager, which enhances everyday health.
Understanding the Early Signs of Diabetes and How to Manage Them
Learn about the early signs of diabetes, understand its types, and discover how tools like Diabetes Diary Plus can simplify diabetes management for you.
Top Diabetes Apps and Setting SMART Goals for Better Management
Discover how diabetes apps and SMART goals work hand-in-hand for effective diabetes management, empowering healthier habits.
Top Low-Carb Diet Tips and Recipes for Managing Diabetes
Explore low-carb diet tips and recipes to manage diabetes! Learn about nutrient-rich meals, high-fiber foods and sugar-free options for better blood sugar control.
Mastering Diabetes Management with the Help of Smart Apps
Learn how to manage diabetes effectively with tools like Diabetes Diary Plus for smarter tracking and control.
The Ultimate Guide to Strength Training for Diabetics: Benefits, Tips, and Best Practices
Learn how strength training can transform diabetes management. Discover benefits, top tips, and the best practices for incorporating resistance training.
Fun Weekend Ideas: Staying Cool with Diabetes 🧊
Explore fun diabetes-friendly weekend ideas! Stay cool, enjoy social gatherings, and make the most of your Friday and weekend stress-free.
Privacy at Diabetes Diary Plus: Why Your Data Stays Yours
Discover the privacy commitment of Diabetes Diary Plus. Learn why your health data stays secure, private, and end-to-end encrypted.
Understanding Gestational diabetes: Causes, Risks, and Management Tips
Learn what Gestational diabetes is, its causes, risks, and how to manage it effectively for a healthy pregnancy journey.
Can an App Accurately Monitor Your Blood Sugar? Exploring the Latest in Diabetes Technology
Discover if apps can accurately monitor blood sugar, and explore innovative diabetes management technologies.
Top Diabetes Technology Innovations to Watch in 2025
Discover the top diabetes tech innovations of 2025, from advanced CGMs like Dexcom G7 to hybrid closed-loop systems!
Best Apps and Tips for Using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)
Discover the best apps and essential tips for Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) to enhance your diabetes management.
The Ultimate Guide to Meal Planning for Gestational diabetes
Discover effective meal planning tips for stable blood sugar levels during Gestational diabetes.
Top Diabetes Startups Revolutionizing Care through Innovative Tech
Explore top diabetes startups using tech to improve management & empower diabetic patients globally.
How Stem Cell Therapy is Revolutionizing Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
Explore how stem cell therapy is transforming type 1 diabetes treatment through innovative breakthroughs.
Diabetes in Cats: Understanding and Managing Your Feline's Health
Learn all about diabetes in cats, its symptoms, treatment, and how apps like Diabetes Diary Plus can assist.
10 Effective Stress Management Tips for People with Diabetes
Discover practical stress management strategies tailored for people managing diabetes and daily challenges.
Comprehensive Guide for Newly Diagnosed Diabetics: Steps to Succeed
Newly diagnosed with diabetes? Take charge with these crucial steps, lifestyle tips, and resources to thrive.
The Future of Diabetes Treatment: Stem Cell Therapy and Emerging Innovations
Discover how stem cell therapy and cutting-edge innovations are shaping the future of diabetes treatment.
The Ultimate Guide to Smart Insulin Pens in Diabetes Management
Explore how smart insulin pens like NovoPen 6 and InPen are revolutionizing diabetes management!
Why Smartwatches Can't Measure Blood Sugar Levels (Yet) – Exploring Diabetes Tech
Exploring why smartwatches can’t measure blood sugar levels yet, and how current diabetes tech fills the gap.
The Top Blood Sugar Apps to Simplify Diabetes Management
Discover the best apps for diabetes management that make monitoring blood sugar levels seamless and stress-free.
Essential Tips and Apps to Manage Diabetes on the Go
Discover top diabetes management tips, travel advice, and the best apps for tracking your health effectively.
Top CGM Apps to Optimize Diabetes Management and Glucose Monitoring in 2025
Explore top CGM apps like Diabetes Diary Plus, Dexcom G6, and FreeStyle Libre to optimize your diabetes care in 2025.
Top Food Tracker Apps and Meal Planning Tips for Diabetes Management
Discover the top food tracker apps and practical meal planning tips to simplify diabetes management in 2024.
Making Diabetes Management Fun and Less Stressful
Managing diabetes can be a challenge, but who says it can't be fun? Discover ways to make it enjoyable!
How Insulin and Beta Cells Work Together to Regulate Blood Sugar
Learn how insulin and pancreatic beta cells regulate blood sugar and what happens when they don't function properly.
Understanding Blood Sugar Levels: A Simple Guide to Staying Stable
Learn what blood sugar is, why it matters, and how to maintain stable levels for better health effortlessly.
Meet Diabetes Diary Plus: Your Smart Diabetes Tracker Log App
Discover how Diabetes Diary Plus can simplify tracking your blood sugar, meals, and meds—all ad-free!
How to Stay Safe with Diabetes While Swimming and Doing Sports
Swimming and sports can be tricky with diabetes. Learn essential tips for insulin, food, and exercise safety.
The Inspiring Story of Insulin's Discovery and the Dog That Helped Save Lives
Explore the fascinating history of insulin and the brave dog who played a key role in diabetes survival.
Living Your Best Life with Diabetes: Daily Hacks & Insights
Living with diabetes? Discover smart, simple hacks to make everyday life more manageable and balanced.
Diabetes Summer 2025 Memes
Ah yes, summer. For most people, that means: eating ice cream, lying lazily in the sun, spontaneous road trips.
Diabetes Diary Plus – Version 3.2.5 is here – Smarter, more intuitive, and even more user-friendly!
With version 3.2.5, a new update is now available - even if you may not notice any major changes at first glance, a lot has happened in the background.
Diabetes Diary Plus 3.2.4 – Smoother, Smarter, and Easier to Use!
We're excited to roll out version 3.2.4 of Diabetes Diary Plus! This update focuses on making your experience even better, with a special highlight:
Diabetes Diary Plus Featured in TelemetryDeck’s Healthcare App Spotlight!
In its monthly Healthcare App Spotlight, TelemetryDeck highlights apps that are making a special contribution to digital health - and we're proud to be included.
New app icon for the Diabetes Diary Plus app
We have redesigned our app icon! Why? Because we thought it was time for a fresh look - clearer, more modern and more grown-up.
Effective Type 1 Diabetes Management: Daily Strategies for Better Control
Treating type 1 diabetes requires daily attention to blood glucose levels, diet, insulin intake and physical activity. Even small changes in daily routine can have a big impact on the body. A better understanding of the factors that affect blood s…
Diabetes Management: The Real Challenges and How I Handle Them
Managing diabetes means not only discipline, but also coping with unpredictable fluctuations in blood sugar levels. One of the biggest challenges? Pizza. Its combination of carbohydrates and fat causes delayed, long-lasting blood sugar spikes that…
Diabetes Diary Plus: Your Ultimate Blood Sugar Tracking App
In today's fast-paced world, managing diabetes can be a challenge. With so many factors to consider, staying on top of your health requires more than just willpower—it demands the right tools. Enter Diabetes Diary Plus, a blood sugar tracking app …
The Discovery of Insulin: A Milestone in Medical History
The discovery of insulin is primarily attributed to Canadian scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best. In 1921, they managed to isolate the hormone from the pancreas of dogs for the first time and demonstrated its life-saving effects in diabe…
The Best App for Monitoring Blood Sugar: A Personal Journey
Looking for an app for monitoring blood sugar? Discover how I developed my own blood sugar tracking app with fast logging, iPhone features, privacy, and a clean design tailored for diabetics like me.
The Top Features of Diabetes Diary Plus – These Features You Need to Know!
Managing diabetes in everyday life can be challenging. This is exactly where the Diabetes Diary Plus app comes in, helping you to keep a better eye on your blood sugar, insulin and activity levels. In this article, we show you the three best funct…
The Best Diabetes App of 2025: Why Diabetes Diary Plus Stands Out
Living with diabetes presents sufferers with numerous challenges - from blood glucose monitoring to diet planning.
Diabetes Diary Apps vs. Traditional Paper Logs: Which is Better?
Managing diabetes requires careful tracking of blood sugar levels, medication, food intake, and physical activity. For years, people relied on traditional paper logs to record this information. But with the rise of technology, diabetes diary apps …
Why this website was created and what it represents.
Over two years ago, I published the first version of my Diabetes Diary Plus app in the Apple App Store. Once the app was available, the question arose as to what a website could look like. My goal at the time: as little effort as possible. A simpl…
New units for even better management
Diabetes Diary Plus has received an exciting update that integrates new units for nutritional data. From now on, you can enter food not only in grams (g), but also in bread units (BE), carbohydrate units (KE) and the international standard CE.
The Best Diabetes Memes 12/2024
Diabetes can be challenging, but humor helps make everyday life easier. Diabetes memes offer a witty look at blood sugar fluctuations, pancreatic problems and sensor fails - a humorous way to deal with the disease.
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