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.

CGM systems give users a picture of blood sugar levels in real time, helping to identify trends while replacing the need for fingersticks. Here's what you need to know about getting started and using ...

T1D Exchange Registry data reveals only 17% of youth and 21% of adults are meeting A1C goals, even though more are on pumps and CGM Recently, the T1D Exchange Clinic Network released the “State of ...

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 ...

twitter summary: Adam identifies at least 22 things that affect blood glucose, including food, medication, activity, biological, & environmental factors. short summary: As patients, we tend to blame ...

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 ...

Packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, beans can aid in managing blood sugar levels, promoting heart health, and providing energy. Here’s which beans are best for people with diabetes ...

NAFLD and NASH are two types of liver disease that affect many people with diabetes, however, they are only just now getting the attention they deserve and unfortunately there are only limited ...

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can dramatically improve glucose management – but these devices can also bring their own set of challenges, especially if you have sensitive skin. Luckily, there ...

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition in which the body has trouble processing glucose (or sugar) from the bloodstream to use for energy. It means your body isn’t using insulin effectively, ...

For people wearing insulin pumps, takeoffs can cause small doses to over-deliver and landings can cause under-delivery. Sudden cabin decompression can cause large insulin doses to be delivered. To ...

Verify your CGM coverage and costs with your insurance plan and healthcare provider. Use the ADCES tool for detailed coverage information. Medicare provides broad CGM coverage with some out-of-pocket ...