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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Careful blood sugar management can help people with diabetes or prediabetes feel better and prevent further health challenges. Understanding the percentage of time a person spends with their blood ...
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?
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body has trouble processing glucose (or sugar) from the bloodstream to use for energy. It means the body isn’t using insulin effectively, and it’s characterized by high ...
Below please find an overview of the most commonly used drugs for type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Click each drug to learn more information, including a list of the currently approved drugs in ...
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 ...
Managing diabetes can lead to diabetes distress and can play a part in depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Taking care of one’s mental health is equally as important as taking ...
Food – and good nutrition – is a tricky and essential component of diabetes management. Eating a healthy diet and staying active are important for everyone. For people with diabetes (both type 1 and ...
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.