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It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard
Education Posted on: January 12, 2026January 13, 2026

It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard

Sing to the tune of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” 

It’s the most frustrating time of the year, 
With resolutions we’re making, 
Little chance that they’re taking, 
Then back where we started — oh dear! …

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The Year-End Diabetes Survival Guide (Part 2) 
Education / Tech & Tools Posted on: December 22, 2025December 24, 2025

The Year-End Diabetes Survival Guide (Part 2) 

A Diabetes Educator’s Guide to Protecting Access to Care 

For people living with diabetes, the end of the year isn’t just about holidays — it’s often the most challenging time to access care. Insurance plan year changes, prior authorizations, …

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The Year-End Diabetes Survival Guide (Part 1)
Education / Tech & Tools Posted on: December 15, 2025December 24, 2025

The Year-End Diabetes Survival Guide (Part 1)

Protecting Your Meds, Devices & Sanity 

December is a beautiful, hectic, unpredictable month. Holiday schedules shift, clinics reduce hours, pharmacies get overwhelmed, and insurance systems suddenly decide it’s the perfect time to glitch. If you live with diabetes, you’re …

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Our Spaghetti-Night Scare
Education / Humor Posted on: November 17, 2025November 26, 2025

Our Spaghetti-Night Scare

The evening started off normally enough. It was spaghetti night—also known as “let’s see how many carbs we can fit on one plate.” It’s one of the few meals where there are never leftovers. Peyton can eat through multiple plates …

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Sweet & Safe Halloween 
Education Posted on: October 27, 2025November 20, 2025

Sweet & Safe Halloween 

Halloween is a magical time — costumes, candy, and laughter everywhere. But for families managing diabetes, trick-or-treating can also feel like racing a sugar-fueled roller coaster blindfolded. Whether you’re navigating the night with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or supporting a …

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Brian Foster is navigating T1D from all angles — personal, professional, & parental. He believes in evidence-based care, compassionate support, & the life-saving powers of CGMs and coffee.

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