When you are living with type one diabetes, insulin is probably the hormone you think about the most. With so much mental energy dedicated to managing this one hormone, it can be easy to forget that other hormones can impact blood sugar levels too. While many hormone patterns in men tend to follow a roughly … Read more
As a parent, you want your child to have a smooth school year without any hiccups due to their diabetes. This is why it makes sense for you to look into a 504 plan for your child this school year.
Glucometers are a must-have for all homes where someone is diagnosed with diabetes. So, let’s compare a few of our top picks.
Today, thanks to social media, there’s still a lot of confusion about diabetes. So, we thought it would be helpful to go over the biggest myths and misconceptions we’ve personally heard regarding type 1 diabetes.
We’re about to take an in-depth look at two popular diabetes management app options that are guaranteed to help determine your final choice.
Diabetes management apps help you keep track of your child’s blood glucose levels, meals, and insulin doses even when they’re not next to you.
If you’re new to type 1 diabetes, you might feel a bit overwhelmed at first because there’s so much information to digest.
It’s worth knowing more about the HbA1c test, as results give people with diabetes a much broader overview of how their blood glucose is responding to treatmen
Although there are numerous strategies, tips, and tricks to manage blood glucose levels, a very practical strategy that can complement diabetes management is to ensure adequate water intake.
We will discuss what you can do in case you suspect the presence of ketones in your child’s urine and how to prevent it from escalating into DKA.