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Diabetes scams are not a rare occurrence.  They are everywhere.  Unfortunately many of us turn to the internet hoping to find help for diabetes and not everyone is internet savvy, leaving them vulnerable to scams.

A 2009 study revealed that about 45% of the time people give their login information to phishing sites.  These are sites set up to trick you into revealing login credentials.  This study covered a 3-month period and was based on 3 million users.  That is pretty shocking.

People have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to con artists determined to trick them in any way they can.

Recently the federal government has issued warnings about phone calls from people claiming to be from Medicare or respected diabetes organizations and offering free or low-cost supplies.  It seems their goal is to trick you into giving them your Medicare number and social security number.  They can use this information to steal your identity or get medical care in your name.

We need to be on alert and be knowledgeable to protect ourselves from scams.  Take a moment to read this information.  If you know someone who has diabetes and could be vulnerable, please share this information with them.

Diabetes Scams to Avoid

Are you tired of diabetes?  Are you so tired that you don't even want to think about it?

You may be experiencing diabetes burnout.  This is when the efforts to carry out diabetes management become too overwhelming and stressful.  The stress of it all becomes too much to handle.

I admit I've experienced this problem more than one time in my lifetime.  It's too easy to just forget about having diabetes.  Here is some information about how to avoid diabetes burnout and what to do if you are already caught up in it.

What to Do If You Are Tired of Diabetes

My 11-year-old son likes treats.  There is a container of red licorice on the table I have to resist whenever I enter the kitchen to grab an apple.  When his friends come over they ask me to make them ice cream cones or muffins or for some change for the ice cream man.  In the meantime I grab a couple squares of dark chocolate.  They are just a little on the bitter side, good, but certainly not fun.

However, when I have the ingredients, I make these little ice cream treats.  They are very simple, and quick and cute.  It makes me feel like I have a little fun treat myself. and they take about a minute to put together.

Diabetes-Friendly Ice Cream Treats