Diabetes 101

In this section, you’ll find useful information on all the basics you need to know to successfully manage your diabetes, including blood sugar monitoring, meal planning, medicines, exercise and beyond. If you’re newly diagnosed, these articles can help you get started.

Save Money on Medicines

The soaring cost of medications is not news to people with diabetes. But did you know that a number of factors can influence the price …

How Your Healthcare Team Can Help You Save on Medications

Published June 8, 2020

People 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”

Vitamin D and Type 1 Diabetes: What the Research Says

Published December 5, 2019

It is well known that vitamin D is critical for good health — but can the sunshine vitamin protect against type 1 diabetes (T1D)? Current studies are attempting to answer this question… Read More “Vitamin D and Type 1 Diabetes: What the Research Says”

Predicting Type 1 Diabetes at an Early Age

Published November 8, 2019

A new study has reported that it might be possible to predict a child’s potential development of T1D as early as three months old… Read More “Predicting Type 1 Diabetes at an Early Age”

Genetic Testing May Help Prevent Early Type 1 Diabetes Hospitalization

Published October 31, 2019

An early type 1 diabetes screening strategy that starts with genetic testing to identify children at high risk for the condition may yield medical benefits… Read More “Genetic Testing May Help Prevent Early Type 1 Diabetes Hospitalization”

Strategies for Getting Affordable Insulin: Conference Presentation

Published October 24, 2019

At the recent Cardiometabolic Health Conference, a professor outlined the top four ways to access insulin at a price that won’t break the bank… Read More “Strategies for Getting Affordable Insulin: Conference Presentation”

Illinois Lawmakers Propose Cap on Insulin Prices

Published October 15, 2019

Lawmakers in Illinois have proposed a limit to out-of-pocket insulin costs, which would cap the price at $100 for a 30-day supply of the medicine… Read More “Illinois Lawmakers Propose Cap on Insulin Prices”

Should I Worry About Prediabetes?: Diabetes Questions & Answers

Published October 11, 2019

Should I worry about prediabetes? A reader recently diagnosed with the condition after a fasting blood sugar level of 104 mg/dl asks… Read More “Should I Worry About Prediabetes?: Diabetes Questions & Answers”

Becoming an Adult With Type 1 Diabetes

Published September 19, 2019

Adolescence and young adulthood is often the most dangerous and difficult time of life for a person with type 1 diabetes… Read More “Becoming an Adult With Type 1 Diabetes”

Type 1 Diabetes: What’s Happening Inside the Brain?

Published September 17, 2019

Adapting to the increased physiological needs of your body is imperative when managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) — but the condition can also cause changes in your brain that influence how you think and feel… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes: What’s Happening Inside the Brain?”

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