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 ...

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, ...

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.

Blood glucose meters measure and display a person’s blood sugar level at a single moment in time. If you have diabetes or prediabetes, you will need a blood glucose meter (BGM), a portable medical ...

The FDA has approved Eversense 365, a new continuous glucose monitor (CGM) from Senseonics, for people with diabetes who are 18 years of age or older. The Eversense 365 has an implantable CGM sensor ...

Diabetes Center Berne and Tidepool are recruiting for a study that examines the menstrual cycle in people with type 1 diabetes. Participants will receive financial compensation. Diabetes Center Berne ...

The diaTribe Foundation regularly convenes diverse audiences of diabetes experts, health care leaders, and policymakers to spark thought-provoking discussion and to advocate for changes that will ...

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?

DPP-4 is an enzyme (a natural chemical) that breaks down hormone GLP-1. GLP-1 helps the body lower blood sugar levels by causing the pancreas to produce insulin after a meal. So, more GLP-1 means more ...

CGM use for people with type 2 diabetes led to significant improvements in glucose control and reduced hospitalization. Automated insulin delivery device use was shown to improve time in range, lower ...

Discover ways to reduce your risk for cardiovascular complications like heart attack and stroke. Read more about ways to prevent or minimize gastrointestinal issues related to diabetes such as ...

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