Diabetes Education

Type 1 Diabetes: Understanding the Honeymoon Phase
The honeymoon phase is a temporary period after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis when there are still functional insulin-producing cells remaining. It's a crucial window of opportunity for diabetes education and support.

Ask the Endo: All Your Diabetes Questions Answered
Have a burning question about diabetes? Dr. Charles Alexander, diaTribe's medical advisor, is here to share answers and give insight into real issues readers are facing.

How To Turn the Internet Into a Useful Source of Diabetes Knowledge
When it comes to managing diabetes, no one has all the answers. There are a lot of great digital resources that can help, but there are also less helpful and even harmful resources. Digital health literacy is key to distinguishing between the two.

Join Trial Testing Ways To Improve Hypoglycemia Unawareness
This clinical trial is comparing the effectiveness of automated insulin delivery systems and educational programs to help people with type 1 diabetes regain awareness of hypoglycemia.

Low Blood Sugar? Avoid the Emergency Room
Here’s how to recognize and treat severe hypoglycemia quickly – with emergency glucagon – and avoid a trip to the hospital.

Managing Diabetes During Encounters with Law Enforcement
Being held by law enforcement would be a stressful situation for anyone, but for someone with diabetes, it can be especially scary. It’s important to prepare for the unexpected, and if the situation ever arises, to immediately say that you have a serious medical condition and assert your right to care.