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Education
More than 30 million Americans are managing diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Learn the very basics, including symptoms, strategies for monitoring blood sugar, treatment options, approaches to prevent and manage complications and more.
Type 1 Diabetes at School: What Personnel Need to Know
PublishedIt is no secret that young children typically do better when parents are involved in their academic lives, and the advice is no different when your child has type 1 diabetes… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes at School: What Personnel Need to Know”
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Helps Young People, Older Adults With Type 1
PublishedTwo recent studies show the technology enabling better blood glucose control in two groups at highest risk for poor control… Read More “Continuous Glucose Monitoring Helps Young People, Older Adults With Type 1”
Undiagnosed Liver Disease Found to Be Common in Type 2 Diabetes
PublishedSome of the most commonly used blood tests for liver disease don’t always spot the condition in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study… Read More “Undiagnosed Liver Disease Found to Be Common in Type 2 Diabetes”
Save Money on Medicines
PublishedThe soaring cost of medications is not news to people with diabetes. But did you know that a number of factors can influence the price you pay for your diabetes drugs? Read More “Save Money on Medicines”
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Updates
PublishedYou may have heard about CGM at one point or another; maybe you’ve had an opportunity to give it a trial run, or maybe you’ve been able to wear CGM temporarily. Learn about continuous glucose monitoring updates for 2020 and beyond… Read More “Continuous Glucose Monitoring Updates”
FDA Approves New Integrated CGM System From Abbott
PublishedThe company’s Freestyle Libre 2 features minute-by-minute glucose readings that can trigger an optional alarm, along with a high-performance 14-day sensor… Read More “FDA Approves New Integrated CGM System From Abbott”
Blood Sugar Rise After Eating: Diabetes Questions & Answers
PublishedA reader asks: “My blood sugar is normal an hour after eating but seems to rise to 130 to 140 mg/dl an hour later before coming back down. Why is this?” Read More “Blood Sugar Rise After Eating: Diabetes Questions & Answers”
UTI Prevention is Possible, Even When Living with Diabetes.
UpdatedSponsored It is a fact that half of all women will get a urinary tract infection (UTI) at least once in their lifetime. Many … Read More “UTI Prevention is Possible, Even When Living with Diabetes.”
How Your Healthcare Team Can Help You Save on Medications
PublishedPeople living with diabetes know that much of their budget goes towards managing the disease. Fortunately, there are ways that they can manage costs… Read More “How Your Healthcare Team Can Help You Save on Medications”
