Illinois Prairie Diabetes Alliance

11/09/2025

For the Healthcare Professionals out there, this is a great opportunity to join an amazing organization!

As National Diabetes Care and Education Week wraps up, we’re celebrating the incredible impact of DCESs everywhere! 💙

Want to be part of a community that empowers people with diabetes and drives innovation in care?

Join ADCES today and enjoy $30 off a 1-year Active, Associate, or International membership with code NDCEW25 (valid through Nov 8).

Your expertise matters.
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09/13/2025

Thank you to all who came out to the Y this morning for the Wellness Fair! We hope you had as good of time as we all did! Share in the comments what your favorite take away was: the produce, chick pea and apple salad, the tote bags, freebies, something you learned or someone you connected with?

09/11/2025

Come join us this Saturday for this fun and free health fair!

FREE Fall Wellness Fair. FREE Screenings. FREE Fresh Produce. FREE Giveaways. FREE Health & Wellness support. This Saturday.
Saturday, Sept 13, 9 am-Noon. Downtown YMCA 601 N 4th. Open to the public.
Springfield Memorial Hospital Memorial Health Illinois Prairie Diabetes Alliance Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

07/24/2025

SIU Medicine in Springfield had the pleasure of having two graduate level dietetic interns this summer from SIU-Edwardsville. One of the students, Kayla Liggon, wrote an article on the inhaled insulin option. Is anyone using this? Any feedback on the inhaled option?

Afrezza-Inhaled Insulin
Background:
Afrezza is an inhaled insulin that is used for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This is a rapid-acting insulin that has been approved by the FDA and is designed to easily manage blood glucose levels. Afrezza is taken through an oral inhaler and requires no daily injections. This rapid absorption of insulin is through the lungs, which allows for delivery into the bloodstream in less than 1 minute.
Afrezza vs. other insulin delivery systems:
After looking at other insulin dosing products, Afrezza seems to be the most discreet and rapid acting insulin on the market. Afrezza works quicker than most insulin delivery systems. After inhaling, insulin enters the bloodstream within 1 minute and will begin lowering blood glucose levels within 12 minutes. Depending on dosage, peak effects of Afrezza will occur within 35-55 minutes after dosing. Upon dosing, Afrezza will clear the body within 1.5 to 3 hours, decreasing your risk for post meal hypoglycemia.
Availability:
Like many other insulin delivery systems, you are required to have a prescription from a healthcare provider to be able to use Afrezza. First, you must consult with a healthcare provider to prove that Afrezza is a suitable product for you. You then will be required to take a breathing test, to ensure your lungs are functioning properly for the product. If passed, a healthcare provider can send in a prescription and provide a tutorial on use and dosing related to Afrezza. Many insurance companies do cover Afrezza.
Limitations:
Although Afrezza can be very convenient for some, this product is not suitable for everyone. Since this is inhaled insulin, this product is not recommended for smokers, or those with lung diseases such as COPD or asthma. To ensure that Afrezza is a suitable product, those interested are recommended to take a breathing test to check their lungs are functioning properly. There are also minor side effects reported with Afrezza. Some include hypoglycemia, cough and throat irritation, and bronchospasms. Afrezza is also such a new product, that you must work alongside a healthcare provider to ensure dosing is correct and to see how your body responds to inhaled insulin.

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03/25/2025

Diabetes Alert Day!

01/31/2025

Diabetes Etiquette for People Who DON’T Have Type 1 Diabetes by Get Diabetes Right

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01/29/2025

🚨 Exciting News: Direct-to-Consumer Biosensors Are Here! 🚨

Real-time blood glucose tracking is now more accessible than ever with Stelo and Lingo—two cutting-edge biosensors designed for everyday health optimization. No prescription needed! Whether you're looking to improve energy levels, optimize workouts, or understand how food affects your body, these biosensors provide real-time insights at your fingertips. Using either glucose biosensor can give you insightful information about how your own body responds to food choices, stress, sleep, and exercise. This information can be helpful in know how to change your habits to reduce the risk for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes.

💡 What’s a Normal Blood Glucose Range?
🔹 People without diabetes: 70-99 mg/dL fasting,

11/08/2024

Did you miss our presentation "Eat More Plants" on Tuesday? Grab the recipes by scanning the QR code with your cell phone's camera to get the recipes we made at the event, plus a few other Fall favorites, including soups, apple crisp, and a delicious pumpkin bread.

Any questions? Pop them in the comments below. We're here to help!

11/07/2024

What a fun event at Healthy Life/Healthy You!! Thank you to our speakers from Jax Yoga, Bard Optical, SIU Medicine and Nutritiously Simple for sharing your knowledge and expertise! Thank you to Lori, Erin and Sarah for hosting us at Memorial Wellness Center. And, thank you to our exhibitors for supporting us! Now, breathe, eat plants and wear good sunglasses!

11/06/2024

Today is the day, come join us at our free community event for . Healthy Life/Healhty You includes 3 interactive sessions: 1. Gut health culinary nutrition with samples, 2. Gentle yoga, 3. Eye health. Plus, visit with exhibitors with diabetes related technology, nutrition and medications.
Memorial Wellness Center, 320 E Carpenter, Springfield
5:30-7:30pm

11/05/2024

Our free community event is coming up soon, join us!

10/10/2024

In the U.S., fall is the start of flu season, and influenza can be unpredictable and serious, even if you’re healthy. Prevention is the best way to protect yourself and your family, so make sure to get your flu shot and to stay home (or keep your kids home) if you suspect signs of sickness.
If you haven’t yet done so, get your COVID-19 vaccine or booster. And to make things extra easy, you can even do it at the same time as your flu shot.
There is a category of diseases called pneumococcal disease, of which pneumonia is one of the most dangerous—the other most dangerous being meningitis. People with diabetes are about three times more likely to die with flu and pneumococcal diseases, yet most don’t get a simple, safe pneumonia shot. Talk to your healthcare provider about a plan to get vaccinated.
Having elevated blood glucose increases your risk of infection so see your medical provider and certified diabetes care & education specialist if your blood sugars are above your target range for other tips to get back on track and be your healthiest self.