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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

SGLT-2 inhibitors are a type of oral medication that people with type 2 diabetes can use to lower blood sugar levels. How do SGLT-2 inhibitors work to lower blood sugar As our kidneys filter our blood ...

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, ...

Diabetes Center Berne and Tidepool are recruiting for a study that examines the menstrual cycle in people with type 1 diabetes. Participants will receive financial compensation. Diabetes Center Berne ...

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?

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels. A blood sugar level below 70 mg/dl (3.9 mmol/L) is typically considered hypoglycemia, and you will likely experience symptoms when your blood sugar dips ...

Incretins are a medication class that can help people lower blood glucose, lose weight, and improve heart or kidney risk. Incretin-based drugs, often referred to in short as incretins, are a type of ...

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 ...

One major step toward health equity, which includes increasing insurance access and lowering cost barriers, is through education. Below is diaTribe's series on access, covering a variety of topics ...