Glucose Goals and Variability: Your Diabetes Map
Managing diabetes without goals is like sailing on the ocean without a destination. Here we cover glucose goals (your destination) and glucose variability (the wave... Read more.
Comparison of Automated Insulin Delivery Systems
Automated insulin delivery (AID)—often called an artificial pancreas—pairs an insulin pump, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), and a control algorithm (on-pump,... Read more.
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 population. ... Read... Read more.
Carb Factors – The Basics
A carbohydrate factor (Carb Factors), also called an insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio (ICR), is one of the most important tools for managing diabetes. It tells you... Read more.
Treating Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): A Step-by-Step Plan That Prevents Rebound Highs
It’s easy to panic when your glucose is low. Your heart races, adrenaline kicks in, and your brain screams, “Eat everything!” That urge is normal—hypoglycemia... Read more.
High Blood Sugars (Hyperglycemia)
High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, can leave you feeling tired, thirsty, irritable, hungry, and unable to concentrate. What’s worse is that these high... Read more.
Oral Diabetes Medications: A Practical, Up-to-Date Guide in 2025
Oral diabetes medications help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar in different ways. For example, some improve insulin sensitivity, some trigger... Read more.
Steps for Staying Calm and Avoiding Conflict While Helping Someone During Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar isn’t just a number—it’s an experience. When glucose falls, your body releases stress hormones like adrenaline, and your brain gets less of... Read more.
About Diabetes
Learning about diabetes, especially when newly diagnosed, can be a complicated process. It affects men, women, and children differently. There are also multiple... Read more.
Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System
DexCom, headquartered in San Diego, California, develops continuous glucose monitoring technology that can help improve the lives of people with diabetes. Their... Read more.