YOUR MONTHLY DIABETES DOWNLOAD
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For Type 1s, Type 2s, Loved Ones & Healthcare Professionals | MARCH 2026
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Are You Feeling Lucky, Punk? 🍀
It’s March, the month when everyone claims the luck of the Irish for at least one day… even good Jewish boys like me!
You may not feel very lucky having diabetes, but when it comes to protecting your health, luck has a lot less to do with it than knowledge and action. You can stack the deck in your favor by getting routine screenings for things that can fly under the radar, like fatty liver disease and hearing loss (what did you just say?!).
Since St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, let’s talk about alcohol, which can do a number on blood sugar. But you can give yourself better odds with our tips, even if you "accidentally" get 💩-faced! FYI, Guinness is one of the better beers for people with diabetes…Irish I knew that sooner. 😉 Now go out there and get lucky! 🍀✨ 
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YOUR MONTHLY DIABETES DOWNLOAD
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For Type 1s, Type 2s, Loved Ones & Healthcare Professionals | MARCH 2026
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Are You Feeling Lucky, Punk? ☘️
It’s March, the month when everyone claims the luck of the Irish for at least one day… even good Jewish boys like me!
You may not feel very lucky having diabetes, but when it comes to protecting your health, luck has a lot less to do with it than knowledge and action. You can stack the deck in your favor by getting routine screenings for things that can fly under the radar, like fatty liver disease and hearing loss (what did you just say?!).
Since St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, let’s talk about alcohol, which can do a number on blood sugar. But you can give yourself better odds with our tips, even if you "accidentally" get 💩-faced! FYI, Guinness is one of the better beers for people with diabetes…Irish I knew that sooner. 😉 Now go out there and get lucky! 🍀✨
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Lifestyle | Tips
Many of us have made some questionable decisions after a couple of cocktails (or seven). While alcohol can loosen you up and lower your inhibitions, it can also throw your diabetes into a tailspin. We’ll share which drinks are easiest on your blood sugar, how you can guard against overnight lows, and easy tips to help you sip smarter and still have a great night out.
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Many of us have made some questionable decisions after a couple of cocktails (or seven). While alcohol can loosen you up and lower your inhibitions, it can also throw your diabetes into a tailspin. We’ll share which drinks are easiest on your blood sugar, how you can guard against overnight lows, and easy tips to help you sip smarter and still have a great night out.
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Complications | New Treatments
There’s no nice way to hear the word fat about any body part, even one you didn’t know could be judged! Fatty liver disease is one of the most common conditions in people with type 2 diabetes, but it often flies under the radar until advanced stages. Dr. E explains who should be screened (and when), how it’s diagnosed, and the two newly approved medications that can help slow its progression.
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Complications | New Treatments
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There’s no nice way to hear the word fat about any body part, even one you didn’t know could be judged! Fatty liver disease is one of the most common conditions in people with type 2 diabetes, but it often flies under the radar until advanced stages. Dr. E explains who should be screened (and when), how it’s diagnosed, and the two newly approved medications that can help slow its progression.
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Complications | Prevention
If you’ve ever been accused of having "selective hearing," you may have a legit reason for it. People with diabetes are more likely to experience hearing loss as the rest of the population, and most people don't see (or hear) it coming. Learn why diabetes and hearing loss are connected, when you should get tested, and why early action matters. Your future self will thank you!
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Complications | Prevention
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If you’ve ever been accused of having "selective hearing," you may have a legit reason for it. People with diabetes are more likely to experience hearing loss as the rest of the population, and most people don't see (or hear) it coming. Learn why diabetes and hearing loss are connected, when you should get tested, and why early action matters. Your future self will thank you!
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Type 1 | Events
Ten years. 600+ type 1s. One resort takeover in paradise. This August, ONE returns to San Diego for its biggest year yet. For one weekend, you're not the odd one out — you're the majority. World-class T1D education from experts who live it themselves, plus parties, sunsets, and friendships that last long after you leave. August 14–16. Early bird pricing is live!
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Ten years. 600+ type 1s. One resort takeover in paradise. This August, ONE returns to San Diego for its biggest year yet. For one weekend, you're not the odd one out — you're the majority. World-class T1D education from experts who live it themselves, plus parties, sunsets, and friendships that last long after you leave. August 14–16. Early bird pricing is live!
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TCOYD Community Quote of the Month
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"Thank you for openly sharing your adventures with diabetes. Listening to you speak of the early years is very emotional and important to me. I re-experience those times again but with an understanding of how accomplished and fortunate I am to still be here today. I have stories of misadventures, challenges and tiredness, but I am proud of my hard work and the life I have created. Your words have reminded me of that. Keep up the extraordinary work, it is making a difference."
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TCOYD® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. Our vision is for all people with diabetes and their loved ones to have full access to proper education and therapy, in order to allow for the prevention, early detection, and aggressive management of diabetes and the complications of diabetes.
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HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR SUPPORTING COMPANIES! |
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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Charitable Educational Organization, Edutaining the Diabetes Community Since 1995.
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