Getting to know The Diabetes Online Community (DOC) 2018-12-12 Read More The Importance of “Time in Range” for Diabetes Management - Many health care providers are embracing time in range (TIR) as an important measure in helping patients manage their diabetes. Diabetes Myths Debunked - We're debunking the most frequent myths that we hear in the diabetes community. Artificial sweeteners, which is the best option? - Artificial sweeteners allow people with type 2 diabetes to indulge in their guilty pleasures without worrying about blood sugar spikes.What is Type 2 Diabetes? - Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cannot properly use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar. This is also known as insulin resistance. Learning About Sugar - When people think of diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes, they believe people with it can’t eat anything with “sugar” and believe it causes diabetes. But what exactly does that mean?