The term “insulin resistance” has been trending in the media for a while. If you have questions about insulin resistance, keep reading to get answers …
Blood Sugar Management
Keeping your blood sugar (glucose) levels in a healthy range may require monitoring several times a day. Articles in this section discuss how often to check your blood glucose, how to do it properly and how to interpret the numbers. You’ll also find tips for getting accurate results from your meter, keeping records of your readings and more.
How to Lower Blood Sugar Quickly
Because hyperglycemia is potentially dangerous and can make you feel unwell, it’s important to take steps to lower your blood sugar. Here’s how… Read More “How to Lower Blood Sugar Quickly”
Five Hacks to Help Control Blood Sugar Naturally
The impacts of these lifestyle hacks are not limited to glucose control. They will benefit many aspects of your life… Read More “Five Hacks to Help Control Blood Sugar Naturally”
Hybrid Closed-Loop Technology: Diabetes Questions and Answers
While it is true that some insulin pumps can automatically adjust insulin delivery, we are still a long way from a cure. The systems that are currently available utilize “hybrid closed-loop” technology… Read More “Hybrid Closed-Loop Technology: Diabetes Questions and Answers”
Definition of Hypoglycemia: Diabetes Questions and Answers
My lab work says that a blood glucose level in the 60s mg/ dl is normal, but I’ve always been told that anything below 70 mg/dl is too low. Which is correct? Read More “Definition of Hypoglycemia: Diabetes Questions and Answers”
Apps for Diabetes
Learn about some of the top apps that can help improve your health and diabetes care in 2021 in this roundup… Read More “Apps for Diabetes”
Taking a Team Approach to Low Blood Sugar Emergency Preparedness
Sponsored Each year, Diabetes Awareness Month is an important opportunity to not only ensure you have a strong diabetes management strategy in place, but also … Read More “Taking a Team Approach to Low Blood Sugar Emergency Preparedness”
Returning To Routine Doctor’s Visits Is Crucial for Diabetes Care: 4 Ways To Do So Safely
Nearly half of Americans skipped or delayed medical care during the pandemic, leading to worsening conditions, including diabetes complications. Read More “Returning To Routine Doctor’s Visits Is Crucial for Diabetes Care: 4 Ways To Do So Safely”
High Morning Blood Sugar: Causes and Prevention
What causes blood glucose levels to rise in the early morning even if someone does not eat anything? What can be done to prevent this? Read More “High Morning Blood Sugar: Causes and Prevention”
No Longer Diabetic?: Diabetes Questions and Answers
Recently, my A1C came down from 6.7% to 6.2%. When can I stop taking metformin and consider myself no longer diabetic? Read More “No Longer Diabetic?: Diabetes Questions and Answers”
Ketoacidosis vs Ketosis: What’s the Difference?
You might be curious about ketones, and for very good reasons. What are ketoacidosis and ketosis, and do you need to worry about them? Read More “Ketoacidosis vs Ketosis: What’s the Difference?”