Physical activity is an important part of blood sugar management but there are barriers to getting enough, a big one being a fear of hypoglycemia. AID systems have helped make exercise safer for ...

Kidney disease may have no symptoms, especially in the early stages, which is why screening is key. Ask your healthcare provider about yearly kidney health tests. Lifestyle changes, such as monitoring ...

The FDA's ban on Red Dye 3 has brought attention to the broader issue of food additives, many of which remain unregulated in the U.S. despite being banned in other countries. Some food additives raise ...

Despite having higher rates of diabetes and diabetes-related complications, Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous individuals are significantly underrepresented in clinical trial research. Diabetes care isn ...

Kevin Turner shares his best advice for successful blood sugar management and making life with type 1 diabetes easier. Living with type 1 diabetes for almost five decades has taught me countless ...

Tandem t:slim X2 users in the US can now use either the Dexcom G7 or FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to manage their diabetes as part of their automated insulin delivery (AID) ...

The Red Cross is offering donors a special gift this March – free A1C testing. When you donate blood, plasma, or platelets to the Red Cross this month, you'll receive free A1C testing that screens for ...

During the LA wildfires, some residents evacuated with only the supplies they had on hand. A new short film shows how organizers collected supplies to support them. When wildfires overtook parts of ...

The FDA has issued a warning to users of continuous glucose monitors after reports of missed urgent blood sugar alarms on smartphones. Free apps can act as a backup for CGM alerts on your phone. A ...

In the world of diabetes management, one size does not fit all. Doing Diabetes Your Way is an ongoing video series that offers accessible, relatable content that encourages individuals to manage ...

Discover ways to reduce your risk for cardiovascular complications like heart attack and stroke. Read more about ways to prevent or minimize gastrointestinal issues related to diabetes such as ...

A blood test that estimates the quantity of sugar attached to your red blood cells. A1C provides an estimate of your average blood sugar level over the past two to three months (expressed as a ...