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Comprehensive, accurate, easy-to-understand articles

About Us

Diabetes Strong was founded in 2015 by Christel Oerum, who lives with type 1 diabetes. Our mission is to make living with diabetes easier for you by creating the best possible diabetes articles, videos, healthy recipes, and product reviews.

We are committed to providing diabetes information that is easily accessible, relatable, trustworthy, and actionable, empowering you to make informed decisions regarding your diabetes management.

Our articles are written by people who live with (all types of) diabetes and understand the challenges you face in managing your condition. The articles are verified for accuracy by Medical Doctors, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, Psychologists, Registered Dietitians, and other accredited diabetes experts.

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Our Editorial Team


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Content and Policies

Editorial Policy

Online diabetes information can be technical, overwhelming, and sometimes scary. We try our very best to make the information understandable and accessible so you can make the best decisions for yourself and the people you love.

We have strict guidelines for sources and citations and rely on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, government agencies, and medical associations. Primary sources, including studies, scientific references, and statistics, are linked within each article or at the end of the article.

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Advertisement and Sponsorship Policy

To help us maintain the resources needed to create high-quality content, we accept advertisements on Diabetes Strong. Ads are always clearly labeled and the source of funding is always clearly stated when relevant and does not influence the general editorial content of the website.

Diabetes Strong maintains a distinct separation between advertising content and editorial content.

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Terms of Use

The information on Diabetes Strong is solely for informational purposes and should not be considered a replacement for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Consult your physician or another qualified health provider for any inquiries regarding a medical condition. In the event of a potential medical emergency, promptly contact your doctor or dial 911.

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Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. Except when required by law, we will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses or other personal information without your explicit consent.

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