Diabetes 101
UpdatedDiabetes is a condition in which blood glucose (sugar) is too high. Curious about symptoms, medicines, meal planning, blood glucose management and more? You’ll find it all in this guide. Read More “Diabetes 101”
Advice for Caretakers
If you care for someone who has diabetes, this section can help you navigate his or her diabetes management. Whether you’re looking for information on insulin pumps, diabetes camps, making injections easier, dealing with hypoglycemia or other issues, these articles can help.
Gluten Restriction in Kids at High Risk of Type 1 Diabetes
PublishedExcept in the very youngest children, there was no relationship between gluten intake and any diabetes-related outcome… Read More “Gluten Restriction in Kids at High Risk of Type 1 Diabetes”
Working With a Certified Diabetes Educator
PublishedWhat is a certified diabetes educator (CDE), and how can working with one improve your diabetes management? Find out from CDE Alison Massey… Read More “Working With a Certified Diabetes Educator”
Type 1 Diabetes May Not Hurt School Performance
PublishedA study from Denmark shows that simply having diabetes doesn’t hurt test scores in children, but having higher HbA1c does… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes May Not Hurt School Performance”
Ketones: Clearing Up the Confusion
UpdatedYou’ve probably heard of ketones, and you might be wondering what they mean and if you need to worry about them at all, especially if you have diabetes… Read More “Ketones: Clearing Up the Confusion”
Ditching New Year’s Resolutions
PublishedThis year, instead of relying on willpower to completely overhaul your lifestyle, try focusing on smaller steps and developing the skills that will help you achieve your goals… Read More “Ditching New Year’s Resolutions”
Diabetes Emergency Kit: What to Include
PublishedAn emergency kit is an important addition to a person’s diabetes treatment plan. Although it should be tailored to your exact needs, some general things to consider include the following… Read More “Diabetes Emergency Kit: What to Include”
Using a Glucagon Kit
PublishedGlucagon is a hormone released from the pancreas that, in combination with insulin, works to control blood sugar. The hormone is also available in an injectable form for treating very low blood glucose levels. Learn how to use a glucagon kit… Read More “Using a Glucagon Kit”
Helping Teens With Type 1 Diabetes Avoid Heart Trouble
UpdatedIn a paper newly published in the journal Pediatric Diabetes, researchers have identified strategies that can help teens with Type 1 diabetes prevent future heart trouble… Read More “Helping Teens With Type 1 Diabetes Avoid Heart Trouble”
Five Tips for a Diabetes Doctor Visit
PublishedTalking about diabetes is not easy, even with familiar doctors. There are several ways to effectively communicate with doctors and other health-care professionals to ensure that you get the most out of your next visit. Here are a few tips to improve communication… Read More “Five Tips for a Diabetes Doctor Visit”
