Here’s what you need to know about the latest hybrid closed loop delivery systems for diabetes management, plus how to get started if you’re new to automated insulin delivery. Choosing an automated ...

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 ...

Understanding the percentage of time a person spends with their blood glucose in a target range can help those with diabetes live a better life. What exactly is time in range, and why does it matter?

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Food – and good nutrition – is a tricky and essential component of diabetes management. Eating a healthy diet and staying active are important for everyone. For people with diabetes (both type 1 and ...

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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 ...

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 ...

A blood test that estimates the quantity of sugar attached to your red blood cells. A1C provides an estimate of your average blood sugar level over the past two to three months (expressed as a ...

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels. A blood sugar level below 70 mg/dl (3.9 mmol/L) is typically considered hypoglycemia, and you will likely experience symptoms when your blood sugar dips ...

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 ...