Previously Published on Medscape.com – The odds of a person with type 1 diabetes achieving target A1c levels and avoiding severe hypoglycemia increase with greater degrees of automation in the technology they’re using, new real-world data show. Most notably, the likelihood of experiencing a severe hypoglycemic episode in the prior year was more than double for…
Living with diabetes can be very hard at times. Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you’ll be all too familiar with the challenges that can arise. How many people around the world have diabetes? According to the CDC, 415 million people worldwide have diabetes. By 2040, it’s expected that more than half…
Diabetes is a life-threatening illness. Adhering to your diabetes treatment plan requires 24-hour dedication. However, your efforts are commendable. Consistent diabetes management may help you avoid major — even life-threatening — complications. Here are some strategies for being more involved in your diabetes management and ensuring a healthy future. Learn about how to reduce the…
Diabetes occurs when the body is unable to produce or properly use insulin, which results in high blood glucose, or sugar levels. Furthermore, high blood sugar levels can lead to a number of conditions and complications, including heart disease, blindness, and the amputation of limbs. Maintaining healthy and stable blood glucose levels is a key step…
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes then you may be wondering what you can do to prevent and control it going forward. The good news is that there are steps you can take that will help you feel better so you can continue to live a productive and rewarding life. It doesn’t matter if you’re pre-diabetic…
Over 95% of medical professionals look for a medical ID during an emergency, which is great news if you have diabetes or another condition they should know about. These doctors search for such a device either on the patient’s wrist or their neck to find important health information. You can find aspects such as blood type, advanced…
Blood sugar is something most people don’t think about until they develop diabetes or are diagnosed with pre-diabetes. These conditions can lead to severe complications like heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and stroke. Therefore, it’s essential to learn how to lower blood sugar levels naturally. There’s six ways you can do this through diet and…
Keeping a food journal can be an essential part of a diabetes management plan. On the most obvious level, a food journal can be used to keep track of your dietary intake. However, a food journal can be used to record exercise, moods and blood sugar levels. Read on to discover how keeping a diabetes…
Diabetes is getting common, but fewer patients are interested in knowing different ways to manage it. Having a serious medical condition, diabetes comes with various other unpleasant symptoms like facing extreme hunger, tiredness, and heart-related issues. Diabetes is a life-long disease and we have to learn how to live with it, meaning diet, exercise and…