Diabetes Testing and Management Blog

For people with type 1 diabetes, new technology makes staying on track easier.

Type 1 Diabetes: New Technology Makes Managing Your Health Easier

For people with type 1 diabetes, new technology is opening up new opportunities for self-care and simplifying diabetes management. Taking a closer look at some of the latest developments can help y...
Man with an easy blood sugar tester.

An Easy Blood Sugar Tester Could Simplify Your Diabetes Management

Finding out that you have diabetes is never easy. If you’ve been recently diagnosed, you may feel overwhelmed with all the information coming your way—what blood sugar is, how to monitor it, and ho...
Woman managing diabetes and eating out with friends.

Diabetes and Eating Out

Whether it’s enjoying a celebratory meal out with friends or having a lazy night in with takeout and a movie, we all deserve to enjoy the luxury of eating a meal you didn’t have to cook yourself. O...
Diabetes and Social Anxiety: Creating Strategies to Support Your Health

Diabetes and Social Anxiety: Creating Strategies to Support Your Health

Diabetes and social anxiety have a close relationship. Research shows that people living with diabetes are 20% more likely to struggle with symptoms of anxiety than those without diabetes, and soci...
Woman discussing the diabetes and stroke relationship with her doctor.

Understanding the Diabetes and Stroke Relationship

Diabetes is a medical condition in which the body is unable to produce or doesn’t properly use insulin, which can cause blood glucose to rise to unhealthy levels. If you’re living with diabetes and...
Man reading about the difference between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

What Is the Difference Between Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia?

Glucose, or sugar, is your body’s main source of fuel. As glucose travels through your bloodstream, it’s called blood glucose. When blood glucose levels deviate from your target range, you can expe...
Woman discusses insulin pump vs. MDI options with doctor.

Insulin Pump vs. MDI: Which is Right for You?

For people living with type 1 diabetes and many of those living with type 2 diabetes (about 30%), taking insulin is an integral part of diabetes management. For people who take insulin frequently, ...
A comprehensive type 1 diabetes diet plan includes regular monitoring of blood sugar levels.

Create a Type 1 Diabetes Diet Plan That Works for You

When you have type 1 diabetes, managing your health means making conscious choices about what you eat. While there is no one-size-fits-all diet for people with diabetes, there are guidelines you ca...
Man wondering, How can diabetes affect your eyes?

How Can Diabetes Affect Your Eyes? Understanding How to Protect Your Vision

When you’re living with diabetes, you may not automatically think about how diabetes can affect your eyes. But in the United States, diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness in adults...