Diabetes and Hormonal Birth Control
Hormonal birth control basics Hormonal birth control is a common method of preventing pregnancy. It works by using female sex hormones to prevent the release of an…
10 Tips for Coping with Diabetes Distress
Managing diabetes can be hard Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed. You need to check your blood sugar levels often, make healthy food choices, and be physically active….
Managing Diabetes in Cold Weather
How cold weather can spike your blood sugar Stress and insulin Cold temperatures can stress your body. In response, your body releases stress hormones such as cortisol…
Managing Diabetes in the Heat
Heat affects people with diabetes more Certain diabetes complications, such as damage to blood vessels and nerves, can affect your sweat glands so your body can’t cool…
Take Charge of Your Diabetes Medicines
Tips to manage your medicines Take all medicines as directed. Tell your pharmacist and your doctor if: You develop any new problems like nausea, diarrhea, itching, or…
Diabetes Care During Emergencies
Be prepared Natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and other emergencies can happen at any moment. They may cause widespread and long-lasting impacts on supplies, services, and health care…
Managing Insulin in an Emergency
Using insulin In a power outage when refrigerated insulin isn’t available: Try to keep your insulin cool, but make sure not to freeze it. Insulin that has…
Diabetes and Shift Work
About diabetes and shift work When it comes to managing diabetes, many people find it helpful to get into a daily routine. But what if your work…
Do I Have Prediabetes? Campaign
About the campaign Research shows that once people are aware that they have prediabetes, they’re more likely to make the necessary long-term lifestyle changes. These include eating…
Spotting Hidden Sugars in Everyday Foods
All about added sugars When most people think about sugar, they think about that sweet flavor in their foods and drinks. But sugar comes in many types….