Diabetes and Smoking
Increased risk of type 2 diabetes If you smoke, you have a 30% to 40% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than people who don’t smoke….
Diabetes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
About PCOS and diabetes PCOS is a condition where cysts (small sacs of fluid) develop on the ovaries. PCOS can cause irregular menstruation (periods), and is a…
Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
Importance of monitoring Many factors like food choices, medicines, and physical activity cause your blood sugar to change throughout the day. Some change is normal, but when…
Screening for Type 1 Diabetes
Who should be offered screening? People with a family member who has type 1 diabetes are 15 times more likely to develop type 1 than the general…
A1C Test for Diabetes and Prediabetes
What does the A1C test measure? When you check your blood sugar at home, it’s a snapshot of a single point in time. But your blood sugar…
Diabetes and Your Skin
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) This skin condition causes dark patches of velvety skin in body creases such as your neck, armpits, or groin. Sometimes patches appear on your…
Tips for Traveling With Diabetes
Before you go Stay up to date on regular doctor’s visits to be sure you’re fit to travel. Find out how to adjust your medicines for different…
Gestational Diabetes and Postpartum Depression
What causes gestational diabetes? Pregnancy and insulin resistance During pregnancy your body makes several hormones to keep your baby healthy and growing. These hormones can cause your…
About Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes
What is insulin? Insulin is a key hormone that regulates your blood sugar levels. It’s so important that you can’t live without it. Here’s how insulin works…
4 Ways to Take Insulin
Terms to know Bolus insulin Short- or rapid-acting insulin taken at or before mealtimes to control blood sugar levels. Basal insulin (background insulin) Intermediate- or long-acting insulin…