Whether you’ve been living with diabetes for years or are newly diagnosed, everyone can benefit from brushing up on insulin injection technique …
Therapies
The goal in managing diabetes is to keep blood sugar in target range, minimizing highs without causing lows. Learn about the variety of treatments for diabetes, including insulin, oral and noninsulin injectable medications, alternative therapies and more.
Diabetes and Aspirin
PublishedI have had type 2 diabetes for the past 10 years, but my health is good otherwise. Should I be taking daily aspirin? I’ve heard conflicting information about taking aspirin… Read More “Diabetes and Aspirin”
Increasing Insulin Supply and Lowering the Cost of Insulin
PublishedThe World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the United Nations, has just announced a pilot program aimed at increasing the supply of insulin worldwide… Read More “Increasing Insulin Supply and Lowering the Cost of Insulin”
Research Spotlight: Advances in Immunotherapy for Type 1 Diabetes
PublishedNo immunotherapies have been approved for T1D, but a few are in development. Let’s look at some of these and their potential benefit for T1D patients… Read More “Research Spotlight: Advances in Immunotherapy for Type 1 Diabetes”
Fiasp Insulin Approved for Pumps for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
PublishedThis 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”
Strategies for Getting Affordable Insulin: Conference Presentation
PublishedAt 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”
Severe Hypoglycemia and Glucagon
PublishedWith type 1 diabetes, much of the focus centers around insulin. But there’s another hormone to know about, and that’s glucagon… Read More “Severe Hypoglycemia and Glucagon”
Illinois Lawmakers Propose Cap on Insulin Prices
PublishedLawmakers 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”
New Liver-Targeted Insulin Shows Promise for Type 1 Diabetes: Study
PublishedThe new insulin formulation is designed to act more like insulin does in the body of someone without diabetes… Read More “New Liver-Targeted Insulin Shows Promise for Type 1 Diabetes: Study”
FDA Approves Rybelsus, First Oral GLP-1 Medicine
PublishedThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first oral GLP-1 medicine for blood sugar management in adults with type 2 diabetes… Read More “FDA Approves Rybelsus, First Oral GLP-1 Medicine”
Needle Phobia: Tips for Overcoming a Fear of Needles
PublishedA reality of managing type 1 diabetes is that there are needles involved. If you have a fear of needles, these tips can help… Read More “Needle Phobia: Tips for Overcoming a Fear of Needles”
