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.

Fully closed loop systems take automated insulin delivery a step further by skipping meal announcements. People with diabetes in the open source community are using fully closed loop systems, and ...

For people wearing insulin pumps, takeoffs can cause small doses to over-deliver and landings can cause under-delivery. Sudden cabin decompression can cause large insulin doses to be delivered. To ...

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 ...

What does it mean to experience hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia? How can you recognize the symptoms of both, intervene early, and prevent serious episodes of high and low blood sugar? If you were ...

Starting on metformin? My journey with type 2 diabetes on learning how to deal with side effects, “faux lows,” and learning more about this therapy. When I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at ...

Diabetes stigma includes the experiences of exclusion, rejection, prejudice, and blame that some people with diabetes encounter. Learn how to identify this stigma, how it can lead to worse health ...

The FDA and the FTC sent warning letters to 10 companies falsely claiming to sell dietary supplements that could cure, treat, mitigate, or prevent diabetes. People are strongly encouraged to avoid ...

Discover different options for insulin delivery, from insulin pumps to smart injection pens to syringes and vials. All people with type 1 diabetes and some people with type 2 diabetes use insulin to ...

Here’s what you need to know about the latest hybrid closed loop delivery systems for diabetes management, plus how to get started if you’re new to automated insulin delivery. Choosing an automated ...

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 list of best diets, including top-ranked diets for people with diabetes. The list includes nutritious eating patterns such as the Mediterranean diet, the ...

While an A1C blood test has long been the standard for assessing blood sugar management, it can often be inaccurate in people with diabetes. GMI is a metric that uses CGM data to estimate your A1C.