Is an A1c Calculator Reliable?
An A1c test is a valuable tool to assess how your diabetes management plan is working. But if you are accustomed to seeing your blood sugar levels represented in mg/dL or mmol/L, A1c test results can be...
An A1c test is a valuable tool to assess how your diabetes management plan is working. But if you are accustomed to seeing your blood sugar levels represented in mg/dL or mmol/L, A1c test results can be...
Diabetes and depression have a close and complex relationship. People with diabetes are two to three times more likely to experience depression than people without diabetes, and depression can increase your risk of...
Technology is quickly transforming daily blood glucose monitoring. For people living with diabetes, the introduction of glucose monitoring apps has opened the door to easier tracking and sharing of critical health...
In recent years, a new term has emerged in the diabetes community: estimated average glucose (eAG). Understanding what eAG is can help you start a conversation with your healthcare provider about whether an estimated average glucose calculator could be a valuable addition to your diabetes management plan.
For people living with diabetes, staying active is a crucial element of maintaining physical health. But managing type 1 or type 2 diabetes as an endurance athlete can be challenging. Creating a plan to keep your blood sugar levels in check before, during, and after exercise can allow you to safely participate in the activities you enjoy.
Checking your blood glucose levels regularly is one of the most important things you can do to manage your diabetes. While your healthcare provider monitors your glucose levels with various lab tests, more frequent measurements rely on self-monitoring.
If you’re living with diabetes, the day you were diagnosed might be one you’ll never forget. The term “diaversary” has emerged from the diabetes community as...
Dating someone with type 1 diabetes can bring up issues you’ve never had to consider. How will diabetes affect your relationship? What can you do to support them? Do they need support?
When using a blood glucose monitor, it is important to get the most accurate readings possible to gain meaningful insight into your health and detect patterns in your blood glucose levels. The FDA mandates that results from self-monitoring blood glucose systems be within ±15% of lab results 95% of the time.
Navigate diabetes and the holidays safely with these five tips.