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

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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Two exciting technology partnerships were recently announced: Medtronic will acquire Companion Medical in the next few months to advance insulin delivery and increase...
See Catherine’s list of low-carb, nutrient-dense foods that keep well – allowing you to stay home and still eat healthily. Above all, please stay safe and well
Health Canada authorizes the latest temporary approval for CGM during the pandemic: the Dexcom G6 is now available to pregnant women with diabetes
ADA 2020 is officially in the books! Here are some more of our highlights from the last day and a half of ADA’s virtual 80th Scientific Sessions: Teplizumab, Control-IQ...
Updates and delays from Abbott, Dexcom, Medtronic, and Senseonics
What is the link between vision loss and mental health outcomes, and how can eye exams tell us what is going on in the brain and the body?
ADA’s #HealthEquityNow focuses on ensuring that all people with diabetes have the right to health, quality care, and medical resources; the Health Equity Bill of Rights...
Michael Hattori, who has type 2 diabetes, shares several questions that you may consider asking your healthcare team when you are first diagnosed
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few.”
While the global pandemic has interrupted many healthcare services, eye care is still essential and available under certain circumstances

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