Blood glucose meters measure and display a person’s blood sugar level at a single moment in time. Automated insulin delivery (AID) uses CGM and smart algorithms to automatically adjust insulin ...
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's immune system destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, which is needed to convert sugar (glucose) from food into energy for most of the body’s cells.
SGLT-2 inhibitors are a type of oral medication that people with type 2 diabetes can use to lower blood sugar levels. How do SGLT-2 inhibitors work to lower blood sugar As our kidneys filter our blood ...
Gestational diabetes (also called GDM) occurs when unusually high blood sugar levels develop during pregnancy, which can cause health complications for the mother and the fetus. Gestational diabetes ...
Adam Brown’s acclaimed diaTribe column, Adam’s Corner, has brought life-transforming diabetes tips to over 1 million people since 2013. In this highly actionable guide, he shares the food, mindset, ...
Discover different options for insulin delivery, from insulin pumps to smart injection pens to syringes and vials. All people with type 1 diabetes and some people with type 2 diabetes use insulin to ...
Below please find an overview of the most commonly used drugs for type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Click each drug to learn more information, including a list of the currently approved drugs in ...
With the advancements in Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Time in Range, we find ourselves at a transformational moment in the care of people with diabetes. Researchers, engineers, and clinicians ...
Discover ways to reduce your risk for cardiovascular complications like heart attack and stroke. Read more about ways to prevent or minimize gastrointestinal issues related to diabetes such as ...
DPP-4 is an enzyme (a natural chemical) that breaks down hormone GLP-1. GLP-1 helps the body lower blood sugar levels by causing the pancreas to produce insulin after a meal. So, more GLP-1 means more ...
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that faciliates glucose uptake into the body's cells. Most insulin is taken by injection or through a pump. SGLT-2 inhibitors are a type of oral medication ...
Incretins are a medication class that can help people lower blood glucose, lose weight, and improve heart or kidney risk. Incretin-based drugs, often referred to in short as incretins, are a type of ...