Southside Diabetes & Integrated Care

08/07/2026

🍎 Food is Medicine. Community is Healing. 💚

This National Farmers Market Week, we encourage you to nourish your body with foods that are as colorful as they are nutritious.

Fresh fruits and vegetables don't just support healthy blood sugar—they can also:
🥕 Promote heart health
🧠 Support brain function
💪 Fuel your muscles
🌿 Improve gut health
😊 Boost your mood

At SSDIC, we believe in Whole-Body Care, and that starts with small, sustainable choices made every day.

🌽 Tell us in the comments:
What's your favorite fresh fruit or vegetable this time of year? 🍑🍅🥒

You might even inspire someone else to try something new!

08/06/2026

Virginia has shown that advocacy works.

When patients, healthcare professionals, and advocates speak up, meaningful change is possible. But affordability shouldn't depend on where you live or the type of insurance your employer offers.

Everyone who relies on insulin deserves access without worrying about the cost.

Let's keep the momentum going by supporting federal legislation that expands affordable insulin protections to more Americans.

Take action today: https://diabetes.org/InsulinAct

Together, we can keep moving toward a future where no one has to choose between paying for insulin and paying for life.

08/05/2026

🌽🥕 Celebrate National Farmers Market Week! 🍓🍅

There's no better time to fill your plate with fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables! Whether you're visiting your local farmers market, picking from your own garden, or shopping at the grocery store, summer produce makes healthy eating colorful, delicious, and easy.

Need a little inspiration? Try these diabetes-friendly favorites:

🥗 Spinach, Avocado & Summer Berry Salad https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/spinach-avocado-and-summer-berry-salad

🌯 Grilled Veggie Wrap
https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/grilled-veggie-wrap

🥕 Fresh Vegetable Summer Rolls
https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/fresh-vegetable-summer-rolls

🥒 Greek Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/side-greek-salad-red-wine-vinaigrette

🥬 Kale Apple Slaw
https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/kale-apple-slaw

🫑 Mixed Pepper Medley
https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/mixed-pepper-medley

Eating well doesn't have to be complicated. Fresh, whole foods are one of the best ways to nourish your body, support blood sugar, and enjoy everything summer has to offer.

💚 What's your favorite farmers market find? Tell us in the comments!

Discover diabetes-friendly recipes, meal planning tips, and expert advice at Diabetes Food Hub. Find healthy, delicious recipes tailored for managing diabetes. Visit us today!

08/03/2026

🎥 A quick heads up for our patients!

If you're visiting Southside Diabetes & Integrated Care on August 4–6, you may notice a WHRO Public Media film crew in our office.

WHRO is producing a documentary exploring how U.S. healthcare legislation affects healthcare costs and access to care, and they've chosen to feature SSDIC and the work we do for our community.

Here's what you can expect:
✨ A camera crew may be in common areas of the clinic.
✨ Participation is completely voluntary.
✨ If you're interested in participating, you'll be asked to review and sign a consent and HIPAA authorization before any filming.
✨ If you'd rather not participate, that's absolutely okay! Your appointment and care will proceed exactly as planned.

If you have any questions before your visit, please don't hesitate to contact our office. We appreciate your trust and look forward to sharing the important stories of healthcare in our community. 💙

07/29/2026

🚨 Help Make Insulin More Affordable 🚨

For millions of Americans living with diabetes, insulin isn't optional—it's lifesaving. Yet nearly 40% of insulin users report paying more than $150 each month for the insulin they need.

The bipartisan INSULIN Act would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 per month for people with private or employer-sponsored insurance, helping ensure no one has to choose between insulin, groceries, or paying the bills.

Thanks to continued advocacy, this important legislation has advanced out of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions—but it still needs your voice.

💙 Here's how you can help:
✔️ Contact your members of Congress and ask them to support the INSULIN Act.
✔️ Share your story if diabetes has impacted you or your family.
✔️ Join the American Diabetes Association's advocacy efforts to help move this lifesaving legislation forward.

Together, we can help ensure that access to insulin is determined by medical need—not financial hardship.

07/29/2026

✨ Welcome to the Team, Jailyn Brown! ✨

We're excited to introduce our newest team member, Jailyn Brown, better known as Jai! 💙

Jailyn describes herself as spontaneous, caring, and quirky—and we have a feeling she'll fit right in! When she's not bringing her big German Shepherd energy to the office, she's running her own small business, Rai of Sunshine Bakery, which combines her love of baking with promoting mental health awareness, body positivity, and giving back to those in need.

A few fun facts about Jailyn:
🌙 She's definitely a night owl and needs about 30 minutes to "defrost" before tackling an early morning.
🔮 If she could have any superpower, she'd choose future vision—but only to avoid things like stubbing her toe or bumping her elbow!
🏴‍☠️ As a kid, she dreamed of being a pirate (and honestly, who's to say weekend adventures don't count?).
✈️ If she could catch a flight today, she'd head to Las Vegas to see if it lives up to the hype.
🎯 Her bucket list includes trying float therapy, starting a homestead, and experiencing a rage room.

One piece of advice that has stayed with her is:
"Look how far you've come."

Her favorite quote, "Que sera, sera. Whatever will be, will be," is a wonderful reminder to embrace life's journey.

Please join us in giving Jailyn a warm Southside Diabetes & Integrated Care welcome! We're so happy to have you on the team.

07/24/2026

07/23/2026

Catch us on Facebook Live tomorrow at 4pm! 🍾☀

07/22/2026

📢 Great news for Tandem insulin pump users!

If you use a Tandem t:slim X2™ insulin pump or Tandem Mobi™ system, you can now connect your Tandem Source account directly to Sugarmate by Tandem!

💙 Why is this exciting?
✅ View your glucose data in Sugarmate
✅ Share your CGM data with up to 20 family members, friends, or caregivers
✅ Stay more connected and supported in your diabetes journey

Getting started is easy:
📱 Download or update the Sugarmate by Tandem app (version 4.2 or newer).
👤 Create an account: https://www.sugarmate.io/home
🔗 Select Tandem Source as your data source.
📲 Make sure your Tandem mobile app is also updated to the latest version.

At Southside Diabetes & Integrated Care, we're always looking for tools that help make diabetes management easier and give patients—and their loved ones—greater peace of mind.

Need help setting it up? We're happy to help! Give our office a call or ask us at your next visit.