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People with diabetes are often reminded to have regular check-ups for their eyes, kidneys and feet to detect any changes that may result from consistently high blood glucose levels.

You don't have to join a gym, or go to a swimming pool or recreation centre to work out.

In June 2014, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the inhaled insulin called Afrezza for use in the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

This blog entry is written in response to the questions raised in the Connect section of Diabetes Care Community. (Thanks to Curious Joe and Bunny2 for your questions).

Nobody could have blamed Penny Bodle for losing her sense of humour during her 55-year journey managing type 1 diabetes.

It may seem obvious why we laugh – because something is funny! – but laughter isn't just a quick pick-me-up. It also has a number of beneficial short- and long-term physical effects.