The Living Free Lab

Research Study Recruitment Opportunity Alert!

The Living F.R.E.E. Lab is recruting for the HONOR Study!

The HONOR Study is focused on helping African American adults improve their type 2 diabetes management while improving their eating behaviors. Learn more at https://uncnri.org/honor/ to learn more!

Click the link to see if you are eligibile: https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0V3VWTGKbNRCuJU?Q_CHL=qr

The Living F.R.E.E. Lab was out at the community this week! We were at the 19th annual Johnson C. Smith University Health-Career Expo! Check out the post to see us in action sharing information about research study opportunities and the UNC NRI! Thank you Johnson C. Smith University and UNC Nutrition Research Institute for the support!

The winter season is here which means colder days and longer nights, but do not let that stop you from being physically active! Check out the lab's latest blog recap discover some fun ways to remain active during the winter! Check out the full blog on our website: livingfreelab.org/lab-news/

With the holidays right at our doors, it can be stressful time for those managing diabetes. However, there are tips and tricks that make your holiday season easier! Check out some of the ways and strategies that one can take to manage their diabetes and enjoy the holidays! Don't forgot to share these tips!

The Holidays is upon us, but that doesn't mean you have to stress about diabetes management! Today we are sharing a diabetes friendly greenbean casserole that is perfect for holiday meals! You don't have to sacrifce flavor or comfort while managing diabetes! Share with others!

Sometimes when it comes to diabetes management, all we need as boost to keep us going. We hope these diabetes wellness quotes remind you or a friend/loved one that you have the strength to live to the fullest while managing diabetes Don't forget to share!

Welcome back to the National Diabetes Awareness Month Series!

The start of the holiday season is near, but there is no need to worry about diabetes management during this time! We are featuring the diabetes plate method as an easy way to make the most of your holiday meals without complicated meal plans or diets! Check out this post to learn more!

Today is World Diabetes Day!

This year's theme is focused on diabetes and well being in the workplace! Everyone deserves equitable opportunities to manage their diabetes without stigma, shame, or difficulty in the workspace. We provide 10 ways that workspaces can do more for those with diabetes. Feel free to share these suggestions with your workspace!

Check out https://worlddiabetesday.org/ for more information and resources!

Did you know that November is National Diabetes Awareness month?

The Living F.R.E.E. Lab is a proud advocate for diabtes research and care for all! We will be starting a new social media series that will cover a wide range of diabetes content with some focused on the holiday season! Stay tuned for more!

You too can incorporate self-care in your routine! Here are some quick facts and starter tools to bring your self-care journey today! Read more about the blog Self-Care Made Easy: Achieving self-care in modern society on the Living F.R.E.E. website! https://livingfreelab.org/self-care-made-easy-achieving-self-care-in-modern-society/

The Living F.R.E.E. Lab has begun recruitment for our paid research study for those coming off GLP-1s to manage their weight! Visit: https://go.unc.edu/GLP1 to learn more and find out if you are eligible!

The Living F.R.E.E. Lab recently was at the State of Black Health Conference 2025 organized by the Center for Black Health! Check out the post to see us in action with Black community leaders, researchers, and advocates arcross the country!