New guidance for leveraging diabetes technology during pregnancy has been published in a world-renowned medical journal. Recommendations were developed by medical experts from six continents, brought ...
Islet cell therapy, which involves infusing insulin-producing cells, has helped some people with type 1 diabetes achieve insulin independence. After receiving the islet cells, long-term ...
The American Diabetes Association recently released major diabetes care updates, which include new recommendations on diabetes technology, therapy, and preventative health. The ADA's annual Standards ...
High blood sugar at night – and in the morning – can be caused by meal and insulin timing, along with hormonal effects like the dawn phenomenon. Automated insulin delivery (AID) can help manage ...
What do these numbers mean, what’s the target, and how can they provide insight into better diabetes management? Example days included! Glucose monitoring is one of the most important tools in ...
How can fruit affect blood sugar, and are there certain types of fruit that are better for people with diabetes? It’s important for people with diabetes to be careful about what they eat, especially ...
Fully closed loop systems take automated insulin delivery a step further by skipping meal announcements. People with diabetes in the open source community are using fully closed loop systems, and ...
Blue Circle Health is a free, six-month program that offers virtual care to people with type 1 diabetes. The service provides comprehensive support in one place, including telehealth, diabetes ...
Researchers are exploring the potential benefits of red light therapy, which involves exposing the body to low-level wavelengths of light to enhance cellular energy production. While research is still ...
For years, people with diabetes have sought out an accurate way to measure glucose without the need for fingersticks or fluid samples. Here’s a look at the latest in research and development of ...
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 ...
Exercise at a steady pace for short periods can help reduce blood sugar. Avoid intense or vigorous exercise with hyperglycemia, as it can make blood sugar spike higher. You can make simple ...