Racing Beyond Limits: Yusuf Abdulla’s Journey with Type 1 Diabetes – Dia-Logue Podcast S6 E2
In this episode, Yusuf shares his personal story of living with diabetes, the lessons he’s learned, and how he continues to inspire others with his resilience and optimism.
UAE’s New Sugar-By-Content Drink Tax
The UAE is introducing a new tiered sugar tax on sweetened beverages starting January 1, 2026. Instead of a flat 50% tax, drinks will be taxed proportionally to their sugar content. A higher sugar content means a higher tax and vice versa. This aligns the UAE with...
Diabetes Caregiver Burnout: How To Support Your Loved One And Care For Yourself
When a diabetes diagnosis comes into a family, life changes for everyone - not just the person diagnosed. You might be a parent who suddenly finds yourself counting carbs, checking midnight alarms, and piecing together routines that never existed before. Siblings...
The Diabetes Perfectionism Trap: Why Progress Matters More Than Perfect Numbers
If you live with diabetes, you may feel the constant pressure to get everything “just right.” Someone says your blood sugar should always be in range, carb counts must be exact, and treatments should never go off plan. But diabetes doesn’t follow a script—and chasing...
Diabetes Digital Burnout: Finding Balance with Technology in Your Self-Management Journey
Diabetes technology has transformed diabetes management. From continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps to smart apps and connected devices, these tools offer more information and flexibility than ever before. For many, life feels safer and easier. But...
Diabetes Decision Fatigue: Strategies To Protect Your Mental Health And Simplify Management
It’s 8 a.m. you glance at your continuous glucose monitor, thinking about breakfast. Omelet or cereal? How much insulin will you need today? The questions keep coming—by noon, you’ve already made over 50 diabetes-related decisions. If you are living with diabetes, you...
Therapy vs. Coaching: Finding the Support That Fits Your Diabetes Journey
If you’re living with diabetes, you already know it’s more than daily decisions or just following a routine. This is a journey filled with emotional ups and downs, challenges that test you, and days that feel heavier than others. If you’ve ever wondered how to get the...
AI and Mental Health in Diabetes: A Helpful Tool or a Risky Replacement?
Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. From how you search for information to the apps tracking your health, it has become a daily part of our lives. If you're living with diabetes, you might already use AI to carb count, predict glucose trends, or make...
Diabetes Grief: Understanding and Honoring Your Emotions
When most people think of grief, they picture the loss of a loved one. But for those living with diabetes, or caring for someone who has diabetes, grief can take on many other forms. A diagnosis changes life forever, bringing feelings of loss, sadness, and even...
Diabetes and Mental Health at Work: Why Corporate Support Matters
If you live with diabetes and work full-time, you already know that managing your health doesn’t pause when the workday begins. Juggling blood sugars, meetings, deadlines, and workplace expectations—sometimes all at once—can be overwhelming. The truth? Your mental...
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