Important Information
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...