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.

Dexcom, Walgreens Partner for Easier Access to CGM System

Published November 29, 2019

Walgreens is now distributing Dexcom’s G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to Medicare patients at its retail locations… Read More “Dexcom, Walgreens Partner for Easier Access to CGM System”

Low Blood Sugar During Sports Practice: Diabetes Questions & Answers

Updated April 27, 2020

My son is a high school athlete who uses a pump and CGM (continuous glucose monitor). We don’t have any blood sugar problems when he works out before school, but he keeps dropping low during his afternoon practices. Do you have any recommendations for preventing low blood sugar during sports? Read More “Low Blood Sugar During Sports Practice: Diabetes Questions & Answers”

Artificial Pancreas Passes Test

Published October 31, 2019

The results of a six-month test of an artificial pancreas system have just been reported in The New England Journal of Medicine and the findings are impressive… Read More “Artificial Pancreas Passes Test”

Type 1 Diabetes and Hyperglycemia: Handling High Blood Sugar

Published October 30, 2019

If you have type 1 diabetes, it’s almost inevitable that you will have hyperglycemia at some point. The goal is to keep glucose levels in a safe range for as long as possible, and doing so requires education, support — and a lot of detective work on your part… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes and Hyperglycemia: Handling High Blood Sugar”

Fiasp Insulin Approved for Pumps for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Published October 28, 2019

This rapid-acting insulin from Novo Nordisk has received expanded approval for adults in the United States… Read More “Fiasp Insulin Approved for Pumps for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes”

A1C Goals Missed in Most With Type 1 Diabetes: Survey

Published October 17, 2019

A1C goals are being missed in most people with type 1 diabetes worldwide, according to a new survey presented at a major European diabetes meeting… Read More “A1C Goals Missed in Most With Type 1 Diabetes: Survey”

How to Pick an Insulin Pump or CGM

Published October 15, 2019

Say you’re ready for a new insulin pump, or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), or both. How do you choose the right ones? Read More “How to Pick an Insulin Pump or CGM”

What Is Hypoglycemia? Symptoms and Treatments

Updated February 27, 2020

One of the most common side effects of taking insulin is hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia can be mild, moderate or severe… Read More “What Is Hypoglycemia? Symptoms and Treatments”

Abbott and Sanofi Announce Partnership to Integrate Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Delivery Devices

Published September 30, 2019

Two of the biggest names in diabetes care are teaming up to make their tech more compatible across platforms… Read More “Abbott and Sanofi Announce Partnership to Integrate Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Delivery Devices”

New Glucagon Rescue Pen: Gvoke HypoPen

Published September 20, 2019

Gvoke HypoPen, a prefilled glucagon rescue pen, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia… Read More “New Glucagon Rescue Pen: Gvoke HypoPen”

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