Top Questions Patients Ask Diabetes Educators...Some of you may have been referred to a diabetes educator at the time of your diabetes diagnosis or may have seen a diabetes educator along your journey with managing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My fasting blood sugar is always high, in the 200's!!...I know it is called the Dawn Phenomenon! Once I start my day and take my meds, it comes down but for the life of me, not sure what to...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Vision...Just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last week and I am currently taking Trulicity and Metformin and my vision gets better one day and worse the next. Any suggestions that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Pros and Cons of Insulin Pumps for Type 2 Diabetes...If you take insulin for type 2 diabetes, you’re likely using an insulin pen or insulin vials. While these options work well, you may still find yourself looking for other options. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Home Upper Body Resistance Training Using Fitness Bands...In this video, learn how to utilize fitness bands or tubes within the comfort of your own home! These easy and simple exercises can build muscle through resistance training. These...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Starting (and Sticking to) an Exercise Routine...Improving your physical fitness has a host of benefits, regardless of whether you have type 2 diabetes or not. Walking, swimming, biking, dancing, jogging, skiing can help you build a...
How Exercise Impacts Blood Glucose...Exercise helps improve blood glucose control and lower A1C values in people with type 2 diabetes. In fact, studies have found that people who exercise 150 minutes or more a...
Glass Noodle Salad...This salad is perfect to make as a quick lunch, it only takes 5 min to prep and is done in 10 minutes. Check out these lunch meal prep ideas!Makes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Benefits of Exercise for People with Diabetes...Everyone benefits from regular exercise, whether they have diabetes or not. For people with diabetes, physical fitness may lead to several positive changes, including: When combined with diet changes, exercise...
How do you cope with challenges?...With the current situation, what are the 3 most important things you do to cope with stress and sleepless nights?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesMental HealthCoping
Diabetes and Dry Eye Disease...Dry eye syndrome or dry eye disease is a common problem in people with diabetes. However, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts are better known diabetic complications that affect vision. Studies show...
What Is Glaucoma?...Anyone can get the eye disease glaucoma. It is the leading cause of blindness in people over 60 and is twice as likely in people with diabetes. With glaucoma, fluid...
FDA Approves Zegalogue® (dasiglucagon) Injection to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia in People With Diabetes...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zegalogue® (dasiglucagon) injection to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in people with diabetes. Zegalogue is approved for people who are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Compare Your A1C to Others!...Have you noticed a number of diabetes influencers typically keep their A1C private? It’s easy to feel entitled to that information, given influencers share many parts of their diabetes journey. However...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ketoacidosis...Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a very serious complication of diabetes. It can lead to coma or death if not treated quickly. DKA occurs more often in those with type 1...
Cerebrovascular Disease...About 20 to 40 percent of people with type 2 diabetes have cerebrovascular disease. Diabetic cerebrovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in people with diabetes. Cerebrovascular disease refers...
Oral & Dental Complications...Oral and dental (mouth and teeth) complications are common in people with diabetes. It is estimated that between 34 and 68 percent of people with diabetes have gum or mouth...
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?...Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by diabetes. The retina is a part of the eye located on the back wall of the eye. It is the part of...
Kidney Disease...Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. About 1 in 3 people with diabetes has kidney disease. Understanding the connection between diabetes and this common complication can help you...
Hypoglycemia...Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) defines hypoglycemia as blood sugar levels that are low enough that you have to do something...
