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.

COVID-19 and Your Diabetes Medicines

Certain medicines are at risk, as factories around the world close and transportation routes are blocked by COVID-related shutdowns …

Insulin Weight Gain: Diabetes Questions and Answers

Published March 31, 2020

“I’ve heard that insulin causes weight gain, but I need it to control my blood sugar. This really has me confused!” Hear our expert answer… Read More “Insulin Weight Gain: Diabetes Questions and Answers”

Insulin Injection Technique: Tips and Tricks

Published March 3, 2020

Whether you’ve been living with diabetes for years or are newly diagnosed, everyone can benefit from brushing up on insulin injection technique… Read More “Insulin Injection Technique: Tips and Tricks”

Diabetes and Aspirin

Published January 3, 2020

I 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

Published November 22, 2019

The 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

Published November 13, 2019

No 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

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”

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”

Severe Hypoglycemia and Glucagon

Published October 16, 2019

With 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

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”

New Liver-Targeted Insulin Shows Promise for Type 1 Diabetes: Study

Published October 14, 2019

The 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”

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