In just a few months, it’ll be time to dust off your orange and join DiabetesSisters in its mission to create greater awareness of the unique struggle women often face when living with diabetes.

Brandy Barnes of DiabetesSisters wants her members to be able to truly connect with other women with diabetes, so she is now helping them build a network of “sisters” they can rely on and reach out to. She is now matching women based on attitudes and preferences, similar to the methods employed by some popular dating sites.

This past weekend, I saw firsthand that orange certainly does empower women with diabetes.

Today is Diabetes Alert Day, and the American Diabetes Association is asking all Americans to take its Risk Test today to learn their risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

A tool for healthier dining out choices comes from an unlikely source.

Fortunately there are a number of medical treatment options for diabetes and high blood pressure. But did you know that there are also psychological interventions that may also improve health outcomes in these metabolic diseases?

Wireless technology will help doctors monitor your vital signs and your compliance to prescription medications.

Show your support for women with diabetes

Imagine, 1 in 3 people you see on the subway, 1 in 3 you see at a movie theater, or 1 in 3 you see around your dinner table, with diabetes.

Another way medicine may be becoming personalized is through add-on devices that can be used in conjunction with your smartphone.