Research is at the heart of the mission to reach a world where diabetes can do no harm. The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted scientists’ work and punched a huge hole in medical research. The next five years are critical. Without…
Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems that can affect people with diabetes. Over time, diabetes can cause damage to your eyes that can lead to poor vision or even blindness. But you can take steps to prevent…
Everyone with Type 1 and some people with Type 2 take insulin. The most common way for you to take insulin is with an insulin pen. But now there are more ways, thanks to changes in tech. Your diabetes technology…
Medical nutrition therapy is integral to diabetes care and management. Balance between dietary intake and energy consumption through daily physical activities is the most influential factor in the glycemic control of type 2 diabetic patients. The nutritional prescription made for…
Diabetes and food are closely linked. Having diabetes can mean a bigger focus on diet, weight and body image. So, it’s not surprising that you may start to feel negatively about food. Disordered eating isn’t the same as having a…
Taking an exam can be very stressful for young people, whether they have type 1 diabetes or not. But living with the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes during the exam period can make it that bit harder, particularly…
Your blood sugars can be unpredictable. In other words, why is it that doing the same activity at the same time, after the same breakfast, can sometimes be managed perfectly and sometimes be a nightmare? This is called glucose variability.1…
“Artificial Pancreas”: a potential cure?1,2 It’s a bit of a stretch to call the artificial pancreas, more recently renamed “automated insulin delivery system,” or “AID” a cure. But for those who have tested them, these devices can be a game…
Until recently, the common type of diabetes in children and teens was type 1. It was called juvenile diabetes. With Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose, or sugar, get into…
You’ve heard it all. From carb-free to low-carb, to whole and empty carbs, it’s hard to know what it all means.1 Get smart on carbs1 The main purpose of carbs in the diet is to provide energy as your body’s…