Starting on metformin? My journey with type 2 diabetes on learning how to deal with side effects, “faux lows,” and learning more about this therapy. When I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at ...
Our feet accumulate a lot of wear and tear as we move through life, and diabetes can exacerbate this damage. It’s important to wear shoes that provide adequate support and protection for your feet.
Hear from Dr. Bob Gabbay, endocrinologist, researcher, and former Chief Scientific and Medical Officer of the American Diabetes Association, as he explores the most exciting topics and latest ...
Here’s how to recognize and treat severe hypoglycemia quickly – with emergency glucagon – and avoid a trip to the hospital. When you have diabetes, life can often feel like a juggling act to keep your ...
Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian individuals, and people of all non-white racial and ethnic groups are more likely to have diabetes and diabetes-related health complications than their white ...
The American Diabetes Association released its 2022 Standards of Care, which provides an annual update on practice guidelines. Here's what these new updates mean, including your options for first-line ...
If you meet certain income and insurance requirements, you may be eligible for assistance programs that offer free prescriptions – check to see if you qualify! Leer este artículo en español. Many ...
Keeping blood sugars in balance is crucial for people with diabetes. Fenugreek, apple cider vinegar, and supplements like fiber and zinc are all-natural treatments that may help lower glucose levels.
The first successful transplants of insulin-producing cells in people with type 1 diabetes occurred about 25 years ago. In recent years, advances once considered hypothetical, such as creating and ...
Stress affects your blood sugar more than you might think – certain hormones released during stress can cause blood sugar to spike and make diabetes harder to manage. Recognizing signs of stress, like ...
While an A1C blood test has long been the standard for assessing blood sugar management, it can often be inaccurate in people with diabetes. GMI is a metric that uses CGM data to estimate your A1C.
During this year’s Super Bowl, Dexcom will air a commercial starring pop star Nick Jonas, announcing the US launch of its latest continuous glucose monitor (CGM), the Dexcom G7. The device, perhaps ...