Comparison of Automated Insulin Delivery Systems
After years of technical and regulatory issues, progress is now well underway in the great push toward automated insulin delivery (AID) systems. This review…
Know Your Insulins and their Timing
A good way to improve glucose levels is to track the peaks and drops in your glucose, and relate how the peak and action…
Higher A1c Levels Directly Tied to More Cardiovascular Disease
Risks for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events like heart attacks and strokes are about 3 times higher in Type 2 diabetes than in the general…
Treating Low Blood Sugars Quickly and Accurately
It’s easy to panic when having a low glucose. Your heart is racing, your body is pumping out adrenaline, and your stomach says “Feed…
Carb Factor – The 2.6 Rule
The 2.6 Rule (formerly the 500 or 450 rule) is a great way to estimate how many grams of carbohydrate will be covered by…
High Blood Sugars (Ketoacidosis)
Severe high blood sugars, ketosis (the presence of ketones prior to acidification of the blood), and ketoacidosis (DKA) are serious and potentially life-threatening medical…