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Your Part in the Care Process
There can be a lot of things to do when you’re working with your care team. It can seem overwhelming, but there is one thing we want...
What to Talk About With Your Doctor
Remember that you’re not alone, and your doctor has experience helping people find the answers that are right for them. It is a good...
Know Your Numbers
The idea of checking your blood sugar might seem like a lot, but it’s pretty straightforward. You should be checking your blood suga...
What is A1C?
Your doctor has probably talked to you about your A1C number (hemoglobin A1C) at some point. Hemoglobin is a protein found in your r...
Diabetes And What You Eat
One way to take control of your blood sugar is to try and eat healthy foods and balanced meals. Your doctor can send you to a dietic...
Stay Active
Staying active is important for everyone, but if you have diabetes, it can also help keep your blood sugar in check and your diabete...
Living A Healthy Life With Diabetes
When it comes to diabetes, one of the most important things you can do is stay informed and take control of your blood sugar. It’s i...
Why Do I Need to Take Insulin?
You’re starting to take insulin because your body’s not making enough to meet your needs. As a result, your body needs the insulin i...
Jean’s Welcome: Let’s Talk About Insulin
You and your doctor have agreed that you need to start taking insulin. For many people with type 2 diabetes, insulin is what they ne...
Jeff’s Story: “No, no! Not insulin for me!”
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Carmen’s Story: “What will my family say?”
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Oscar’s Story: “You are not alone”
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Helen’s Story: “It took me awhile to learn”
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Insulin Doesn’t Cause Bad Events
Some people have heard that insulin can cause bad things to happen, like amputations. But this isn’t true. People start taking insul...
Does Insulin Cause My Organs to Stop Working?
It is important to remember that your pancreas does a lot of things to keep you healthy, and making insulin is just one of those thi...
How Will Taking Insulin Affect My Daily Life?
It’s true that things are going to be different. You may need to schedule certain things like taking medications, when you eat, and...
Are Insulin Shots Painful?
Many people worry that insulin shots hurt, but, they don’t hurt as much as you might think. They hurt less than sticking your finger...
How to Throw Out Your Needles
It’s very important that you have a safe place to throw out your needles because it’ll help keep you or others from getting hurt or...
SGLT2 Inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors (gliflozins) are a type of diabetes pill that sends sugar out of your body into your urine, which helps bring your...
GLP-1 Medicines
GLP-1 medicines are shots or injections that can help control your blood sugar and your weight. GLP-1s work in four ways to help low...
Managing Your Diabetes Away From Home
One of the main things you need to know when making travel plans is how you’re going to manage your meals and take your insulin on t...
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is when the fuel that your body needs for energy, called glucose or blood sugar, can’t easily get into the cells in...
How to Check Your Blood Sugar
One of the most important things you can do to manage your diabetes is to check your blood sugar level on a regular basis. Checking...
How to Store Your Insulin
When you aren’t using your insulin, you need to make sure that you store it the right way so it doesn’t go bad. The first thing you...
How to Give Yourself Insulin With a Pen
If you’re using an insulin pen, it’s important to know how to prepare and safely inject your insulin. All insulin pens are pre...
Going Out to Eat With Diabetes
Diabetes doesn’t have to change your ability to enjoy a meal away from home. You just need to think ahead and plan your time a...
Diabetes and Your Sex Life
For some people, both men and women, diabetes affects sexual function or even interest in being intimate. Controlling your blood sug...
Is My Blood Sugar Too High?
Your blood sugar might not always be perfectly controlled and it’s important for you to know how you might feel when your blood suga...
How Can I Prevent Low Blood Sugar Reactions?
Taking insulin can sometimes lead to low blood sugar. As long as these reactions are mild, don’t happen often, and you can recognize...
Is My Blood Sugar Too Low?
An important thing to realize when you have type 2 diabetes and are taking insulin is that there is a chance that your blood sugar c...
Insulin Helps with Your Diabetes
Many people are worried about starting insulin. There is a lot of information floating around about the possible side effects or con...
There Are Two Types of Insulin
You need insulin because your body needs extra help controlling your blood sugar levels. Your body naturally makes insulin and uses...
How to Give Yourself Insulin With a Syringe
If you are using a syringe to give yourself insulin, it’s important to know how to prepare and safely inject your insulin. It may ta...
Dos and Don’ts of Taking Your Insulin
When taking your insulin, there are some tips you should follow so that it works the way it’s supposed to. By following these simple...