Diabetes Education

Diabetes education articles that explain everyday decisions in plain language, including glucose checks, appointments, medicines, food, activity, complications, mental health, and safety planning.This hub is designed for learning and preparation. It does not replace personalized medical care, but it can help you ask better questions and understand your options.

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Newly Diagnosed With Diabetes: Your First 30 Days

6th June 202613th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

3 min readReviewed

A calm first-month diabetes guide covering what to ask, glucose monitoring, medicines, food, emotional support, DSMES, and safety steps.

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro): What Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Should Know

6th June 202612th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

Tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro, is used for adults with type 2 diabetes. Learn benefits, limits, side effects, and safety questions.

Protein-First Eating: A Simple Strategy for Better Blood Sugar

6th June 202612th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

6 min readReviewed

Protein-First Eating: A Simple Strategy for Better Blood Sugar: practical, NICE-aligned diabetes nutrition guidance — what the evidence shows, how to apply.

Freestyle Libre 3 vs Dexcom G7: How to Compare CGMs Safely

6th June 202611th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

Freestyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G7 are CGM options. Learn how to compare alerts, accuracy needs, apps, coverage, and backup checks.

Managing GLP-1 Side Effects: A Practical Guide

6th June 202611th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

Managing GLP-1 Side Effects: A Practical Guide: practical strategies for managing common side effects, when to call your team, and how to stay on track.

Understanding Your HbA1c: What the Numbers Really Mean

6th June 202611th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

Understanding Your HbA1c: What the Numbers Really Mean: what HbA1c tells you, target ranges by NICE and ADA, how often it’s tested, and what to do if your.

Seven meal prep containers with colourful low-glycemic dinners arranged overhead

Low-Glycemic Meal Prep With Diabetes: 7 Safer Dinner Ideas

6th June 202611th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

3 min readReviewed

A low-glycemic meal-prep guide for diabetes, covering carb quality, portions, protein, fiber, sodium, kidney caveats, and safety.

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What to Expect in Your First Month on Semaglutide

6th June 202610th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

5 min readReviewed

What to Expect in Your First Month on Semaglutide: how it works, who it’s used for, common side effects, and current NICE NG28 guidance. Evidence-based guide.