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Driving with Diabetes: Guide for Truck + Delivery Drivers

If you’re a delivery or truck driver and recently diagnosed with diabetes, here’s how to continue safely driving with diabetes.

How To Help Me With A Low Blood Sugar

Use this easy printable guide to teach everyone you know how to help with a severe low blood sugar.

All about Metformin

Metformin belongs to the family of Biguanides which are the drugs that increase insulin sensitivity and therefore have a beneficial effect in blood glucose management, particularly in insulin resistan...

Exercise Basics

Managing type 2 diabetes while exercising is unique to the individual and depends on many variables including the activity, health needs, length and duration of the training, upcoming competitions, et...

How to check blood sugar

Regular blood sugar monitoring is the most important thing you can do to manage type 2 diabetes. You’ll be able to see what makes your numbers go up or down, such as eating different foods, taking ...

Understanding Your A1C

The A1C is a blood test that helps determine if your diabetes management plan is working well. It’s done every 2-3 months to find out what your average blood sugar has been.

Visiting Your Doctor: What To Expect

Know Before You Go

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. 

The Rise of Prediabetes Diagnoses

There has been an increase in the number of people diagnosed with prediabetes. We spoke with Dr. Mayer B. Davidson to learn why.

Just Diagnosed with Diabetes? Why and How to Find Mental Health Support

Just diagnosed with diabetes? No matter how you're feeling right now, you deserve help; here's how to find it.