Your Partner in Diabetes Wellness

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower those living with diabetes to visualize their future as living a bold and independent lifestyle without fear. We want them to participate in the medical decision making processes regarding their health. This will decrease interactions in the complex healthcare system and reduce diseases that result from having uncontrolled diabetes. 

We strive to provide support to you through education, community interaction, and individualized coaching. When coping with diabetes, we are here to help. 

Diabetes Statistics - 2024

  • 38.4 million people have diabetes

  • 97.6 million people aged 18+ have prediabetes 

  • 1 in 5 adults with diabetes are undiagnosed 

  • Based on statistics from 2021

*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention > National Diabetes Statistics Report website. Accessed [December 2024].

Prevelance of Type One Diabetes

  • Youths: 3.5 per 1,000 with the highest rates among those aged 10–17 (5.0) type one diabetes

  • Adults: 5.3 per 1,000 with the highest rates among those aged 45–64 (6.1) and those aged 65 and older (5.3) type one diabetes

  • Medical costs for people with diabetes are more than twice as high as for people without diabetes. 

    *Fang M et al JAMA (2024): doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.2103, Parker ED et al Diabetes Care (2024): 10.2337/dci23-0085

Services


  • 1-on-1 consultations

  • Individualized care plan and emergency planning

  • Technology support

  • Education

  • Comprehensive assessments

  • Support

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Blog

Our blog is dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by diabetes. Here, you'll find expert insights, practical tips, and the latest research to help you navigate life with diabetes. Whether you're looking for healthy recipes, guidance on managing blood sugar levels, or inspiration to stay motivated, our blog is a resource for anyone seeking a healthier, balanced life. Join our community to learn, connect, and take control of your diabetes journey one day at a time.


Resources

Strengthening your core

Dealing with denial

Tour de Cure Diabetes fundraiser

FAQs

  • Many times we struggle with Diabetes feeling exhausted and powerless to make changes in our life.Together we can work towards prioritizing your health goals.

    We will provide the support and understanding of how difficult it is to live with diabetes. We experience first hand the same issues that confront you and will tackle them together.

  • You can not live a vibrant life feeling exhausted and frustrated that your A1C is elevated ,your insulin resistance is high and you are powerless  to change it. Accept that you have diabetes and explore how to live a full healthy life with Diabetes.

  • Partner with someone who will create an emergency plan of care and facilitate planning for trips and handle emergencies with confidence!

  • You may calculate your carb to insulin ratios correctly but be in a cycle of glucose highs and lows . Many factors affect glucose : the timing of insulin , basal insulin ratios change over the course of the day, stress, sleep ,types of foods etc.

    Partner with someone who will work to determine your individual patterns.

  • There is judgement by family and friends who think it is a personal choice to maintain a higher weight. Insulin resistance is affected by many factors: hormones, stress, sleep, medications. Diet alone does not change its course.

  • Many times TD1 is described as carbs ingested  with calculated insulin dosing.

    Partner with someone who understands the complexities of insulin taking into account individual reactions and patterns to foods, timing of insulin, cortisol levels and foods ingested. Understand individual food patterns , how hormones, sleep, basal insulin, movement and stress affect your blood glucose levels.