New Study Finds Once-Weekly Insulin May Be Effective for Managing Type 2 DiabetesA new study has found that a new once-weekly insulin treatment may be as effective as once-daily insulin in people with type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association and the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Types of Insulin PensManaging your blood sugar when you have diabetes can be challenging. You may find that you and your doctor have to try a few different drugs before finding the best... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Should I Start Using Insulin To Treat My Type 2 Diabetes?Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects your ability to control blood sugar. When you eat, your body breaks down carbohydrates into sugar or glucose. This glucose then... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
3 Tips for Those Who Self-Start a Continuous Glucose MonitorA number of people with type 2 diabetes are now gaining access to flash or continuous glucose monitor systems (CGMs). Yet, as is typical for those living with type 2 diabetes... By Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is LADA / 1.5 Diabetes?When an adult is diagnosed with diabetes, it is often automatically assumed that they have type 2 diabetes. However, not every adult who gets diabetes has type 2. Some of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Restless LegsHave jumpy legs at night? Do they make it hard for you to fall asleep? You might have a condition common to people with type 2 diabetes (T2D): restless legs... By Tamara Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Less Common Complications of Type 2 DiabetesDiabetes is a complicated disease that affects many areas of a person’s life. In addition to managing their disease daily, many people living with diabetes must also deal with other... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing With HypoglycemiaThe side effects of type 2 diabetes may vary from person to person. But most likely, you know how you feel when you are experiencing low blood sugar, also known... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Metformin - Fountain of Youth?Many of you will be intimately familiar with metformin because it’s often the very first choice among the many oral medications options prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Chances are that... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Type 2 Diabetes, the Flu, and COVID-19: What You Need to KnowEvery year during flu season people are urged to get a flu shot and take precautions to avoid getting the flu. These warnings are particularly aimed at people with diabetes... By Corinna Santa Ana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Apnea and DiabetesRecent research confirms not only a relationship between type 2 diabetes and sleep-breathing disorders but that the relationship is bidirectional. This means poorly managed type 2 diabetes can lead to... By Tamara Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Erectile Dysfunction in Type 2 DiabetesErectile dysfunction (ED) is a common complication of type 2 diabetes. ED is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection firm enough to have satisfying sexual intercourse. ED is... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Frozen Shoulder and Type 2 DiabetesFrozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis) causes pain and stiffness at the shoulder joint. Type 2 diabetes may increase your risk of frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder is caused by changes... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Diabetic GastroparesisGastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is a digestive condition that affects the way the stomach moves food through the intestines. Muscular contractions in the stomach help break down... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also develop in... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but can occur in other parts of the body... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is AFib?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Improve Heart HealthAbout 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments