Diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME) are related but separate eye conditions; one is a complication of the other. Both conditions are caused by prolonged high blood sugar levels, ...

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that faciliates glucose uptake into the body's cells. Most insulin is taken by injection or through a pump. SGLT-2 inhibitors are a type of oral medication ...

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?

Blood glucose meters measure and display a person’s blood sugar level at a single moment in time. Automated insulin delivery (AID) uses CGM and smart algorithms to automatically adjust insulin ...

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Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels. A blood sugar level below 70 mg/dl (3.9 mmol/L) is typically considered hypoglycemia, and you will likely experience symptoms when your blood sugar dips ...

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 ...

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Below are the most commonly used categories of diabetes devices. For more information, click the links below to learn how these devices work and what supplies you need to use them. Plus, you’ll find ...

Adam Brown’s acclaimed diaTribe column, Adam’s Corner, has brought life-transforming diabetes tips to over 1 million people since 2013. In this highly actionable guide, he shares the food, mindset, ...