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Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition involving high blood sugar levels and reduced production and responsiveness to insulin.     

The FDA finds that some versions of extended-release metformin contain excessive amounts of a cancer-causing chemical called NDMA
The SGLT-2 inhibitor becomes the first diabetes medicine approved to treat kidney disease and reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in people with type 2...
En el Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías, el autor comparte la historia de su diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2
Check out the third day highlights from ADA’s virtual 80th Scientific Sessions – including new insights on off label use in type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes remission,...
We interviewed Dr. Partha Kar to learn about how people are using time in range in his clinic and what obstacles our society will need to overcome to promote wider use...
Major milestones in 2019 brought time in range to the forefront of diabetes care
For some, school cancelations and working from home have added stress that can make diabetes management even more difficult. Here are the perspectives and strategies of...
Food insecurity affects many people in the US, particularly people with diabetes. Resources exist to help those without access to enough, nutritious food, and Dr. Seth...
In exciting news for digital diabetes prevention programs, a new study showed that highly engaged participants – those who more frequently engaged in food logging,...
As Black Lives Matter protests continue throughout the world, we put together a few tips to help you protest safely while living with diabetes. In addition, read on for...
People using Novo Nordisk insulin who have lost health insurance coverage due to job loss during COVID-19 are eligible for free insulin for 90 days
SNAP and WIC help connect millions of individuals and families to affordable, nutritious foods. Here are how these programs are evolving
At our second virtual Musings Under the Moon gathering, expert panelists discussed emerging needs in diabetes care, including prevention, inequities, partnerships, and...
Dr. Messer and Dr. Riddell give tips on how to use AID devices to manage blood glucose levels while exercising
These simple guidelines will explain when you should be screened for retinopathy and what questions to ask your healthcare professional. Check out our other Healthy...
The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation continues her legacy of greatness
By Jimmy McDermott Lilly does not expect any medication shortages during the coronavirus pandemic, and reminds people with diabetes about cost saving programs for...
A new awareness campaign helps people with diabetes recognize and plan for low blood sugar with emergency toolkits, discussion prompts, journaling, and a support network
Two exciting technology partnerships were recently announced: Medtronic will acquire Companion Medical in the next few months to advance insulin delivery and increase...
dQ&A surveyed 2,540 CGM users with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to find out how aware they are of their own time in range: 87% of respondents knew how much time they...

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