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.

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”

Type 1 Diabetes Study Evaluates How Blood Sugar Affects Complication Risk

Published August 28, 2019

A major new study from researchers at the University of Gothenburg adds to the body of knowledge on how blood sugar levels affect the risk of certain complications in type 1 diabetes… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes Study Evaluates How Blood Sugar Affects Complication Risk”

FDA Approves Investigation of Longer-Use Insulin Infusion Set

Published August 26, 2019

If the new infusion set shows promising results in human studies, it could by worn for 7 days instead of 2 to 3 days… Read More “FDA Approves Investigation of Longer-Use Insulin Infusion Set”

Smart Meters Improve Glucose Monitoring in Pregnancy: Study

Published August 22, 2019

Remote monitoring by healthcare providers gave them more data on pregnant women’s high and low blood glucose levels, potentially leading to better care… Read More “Smart Meters Improve Glucose Monitoring in Pregnancy: Study”

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