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.

Selecting an Insulin Program for Type 1 Diabetes

April 10, 2014

For people with Type 1 diabetes, is there really anything more personal and significant in your life than your insulin program? In a way, your insulin program defines your lifestyle. It can either dictate your meal, sleep, and activity schedules, or it… Read More “Selecting an Insulin Program for Type 1 Diabetes”

Understanding Insulin

August 2, 2016

Insulin is a hormone that is released by the beta cells of the pancreas in response to a rise in the level of glucose in the blood… Read More “Understanding Insulin”

Getting Down to Basals

October 21, 2016

Basal insulin is necessary for maintaining blood glucose control, not to mention survival. So how much is needed? And when should it be taken? Read More “Getting Down to Basals”

Dangerous Drug Combinations

July 19, 2018

This article explains why and how medicines can interact and what drug interactions may mean for you and your health care… Read More “Dangerous Drug Combinations”

Oral Medicines for Type 2 Diabetes

July 18, 2006

Taking care of your diabetes is a bit like building a home. With input from your diabetes care team contractors, you begin by drafting a well-thought-out set of blueprints and assembling all the tools you need to control your blood glucose levels… Read More “Oral Medicines for Type 2 Diabetes”

Metformin: Definition, Uses, Side Effects

June 17, 2019

Metformin is a member of a class of drugs called biguanides that helps lower blood glucose levels by improving the way the body handles insulin… Read More “Metformin: Definition, Uses, Side Effects”

ACE Inhibitors: Definition and Overview

May 17, 2006

A class of medicine usually used to treat high blood pressure. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors also appear to protect people with diabetes from diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease).

People with diabetes are especially prone to… Read More “ACE Inhibitors: Definition and Overview”

Go Ahead, Pick Your Pump

April 18, 2013

My plan is to go through life with two things at my side: My wife (‘til death do us part…) and my insulin pump, at least until there’s a cure for diabetes.

Choosing my wife was easy—she was the only woman who was willing… Read More “Go Ahead, Pick Your Pump”

Fast-Acting Insulin

January 29, 2014

Since the first fast-acting insulin came on the market in 1996, most diabetes experts have recommended taking it within 15 minutes of starting a meal… Read More “Fast-Acting Insulin”

Insulin Resources

June 14, 2013

To learn more about how to fine-tune your insulin regimen, take a look at some of the following resources. Read More “Insulin Resources”

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