Flu season is here, but if you have diabetes, those body aches or stomach troubles might not be the flu at all – they could be signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Because DKA can look a lot like the flu, it’s easy to miss the red flags until it’s too late. Here’s how to spot the difference.
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If you are a man with diabetes and your bathroom habits have started to go rogue, your prostate might be trying to tell you something. Getting up multiple times at night to pee? Trouble fully emptying? Here’s how doctors determine if BPH (a.k.a. an enlarged prostate) is the culprit.
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This case study shows how people with diabetes on SGLT2 inhibitors can develop a type of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) that’s easy to miss – but knowing the warning signs can help you stay safe. Read Natalie’s story and learn what everyone on SGLT2s should know.
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Brand new to type 2? Don’t freak out! The tools and treatments today are better than ever, and you don’t have to turn your life upside down or kiss carbs goodbye forever to thrive. Here are the top 10 things you need to know in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
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Hit with the news that you have type 1? If you feel overwhelmed by a flood of dos and don’ts, food restrictions, and weird medical lingo you’ve never heard of before, don’t panic – we’ve got your back! Here are 10 key things to know and do in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
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If you start experiencing unusual stiffness in your body and it’s not “down there”, it could be stiff person syndrome. SPS is actually a rare autoimmune disorder that affects fewer than 5,000 people in the U.S., but it sometimes does show up in the same company as type 1 diabetes. Dr. E shares how he and his endocrinology team diagnosed one of their T1D patients with the condition.
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If you’ve ever been told you need more medication, a higher dose of medication, or insulin, it’s not because you failed at managing type 2 diabetes. Learn about the natural progression of T2D, and how the latest treatment therapies can reduce the risk of serious complications.
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Type 1 diabetes doesn’t always travel solo – some people with T1D can have other autoimmune diseases as well. Learn which ones are the most common for people with type 1, along with treatment options and tips for living successfully with multiple conditions.
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Mary Comeau has only been sharing her life with T1D online for a few years, but her bare-bones, shoot-from-the-hip, vulnerable depictions of life with diabetes quickly touched a chord with the diabetes community around the world. Together we’re launching a new video series just for T1D teens.
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Are your blood sugar spikes the worst after breakfast than other times of the day? Discover why normal, everyday hormones might be to blame, and how inhaled insulin can help you take back control. Taking a “hit” is common now – without the risk of being arrested!
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