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 ...

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.

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?

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 ...

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The diaTribe Foundation regularly convenes diverse audiences of diabetes experts, health care leaders, and policymakers to spark thought-provoking discussion and to advocate for changes that will ...

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 ...

Stelo by Dexcom is the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) in the U.S. Though specifically designed for people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes who don’t use insulin, anyone 18 ...

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 ...

Diabetech founder and content creator Justin Eastzer uses social media to help make diabetes technology management more approachable for everyone. While Eastzer’s platform often focuses on education, ...

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Hydration is important, but drinking too much water when exercising without consuming enough salt (an electrolyte) can put you at risk for low sodium levels. People with diabetes have a higher risk of ...