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

If you just got a continuous glucose monitoring system, you may be wondering how to use it most effectively and how to understand your glucose data. Read our tips,...

Learn about the different forms of insulin and how to choose the best types for you.

This National Diabetes Awareness Month, the nation is honoring nurses. In this article, Michael Hattori, a nurse who has type 2 diabetes in remission, is on his way to...

What is off-label use? How to navigate conversations with your healthcare provider and limited insurance coverage

During diaTribe’s d20 Lightning Talks, we heard from five leaders about stigma, how it negatively affects people with diabetes, and what can be done to counter the false...

What are the symptoms of low blood sugar? What causes low blood sugar and how can you prevent it? What should you do if your blood sugar is low?

“I didn’t know my blood sugar was low” – why this can happen and how to avoid a potentially dangerous situation

Diabetes and heart disease are closely connected. This article discusses heart disease, important numbers to know, and ways to improve your heart health

Gestational diabetes can be a scary thing, but it’s important to know that you, or your loved one, are not alone and that you can still have a completely healthy...

Aprende cómo apelar si rechazaron tu reclamo a Medicare bajo el tradicional pago por servicio de Medicare (fee-for-service), un plan de salud de Medicare o la cobertura...

Cómo descubrir si tu seguro cubre atención médica de distintos profesionales de la salud

Las farmacias por correo operan mediante tu plan de seguro médico y pueden ser más baratas y más convenientes que comprar los medicamentos en una farmacia local. Lee...

How to find out if your insurance will cover medical care from different healthcare professionals

While ketosis and ketoacidosis sound quite similar – and both describe elevated ketones in the blood – there are critical differences

How I avoid one of my biggest diabetes landmines: “I don’t have an hour, so I can’t…”

The diaTribe team covers the latest in diabetes technology from the 14th annual ATTD 2021 international conference (set virtually this year). Here are our top highlights...

People with diabetes often receive a variety of lab tests to monitor their diabetes management and their risk of complications. Dr. Fran Kaufman breaks down the most...

Is fat healthy to eat? How does dietary fat affect people with diabetes and their glucose levels? Learn about the types of fat, which types to avoid, and how to make...

Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. This article discusses kidney disease, its risk factors, and ways to improve kidney health