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 ...

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, ...

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.

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 ...

Below are the most commonly used categories of diabetes devices. For more information, click the links below to learn how these devices work and what supplies you need to use them. Plus, you’ll find ...

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 ...

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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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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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