If you take insulin or a diabetes medication that increases insulin produced by the pancreas (such as glyburide, gliclazide or repaglinide), you may be at risk of severe hypoglycemia. Read on to learn some things your family and friends can do to help you manage severe low blood sugar.
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What is a low blood sugar emergency?
There are different levels of low blood sugar – mild, moderate and severe – and they are managed differently. It is especially important to know about low blood sugar emergencies so that you or a family member, friend, caregiver or co-worker can help out in this situation.
Chilled and frozen drinks for people with diabetes
Chilled and frozen drinks for people with diabetes can be both delicious and nutritious. Check out these frozen drink options to help you beat the summer heat.
Hot weather tips for diabetes diets
Individuals living with diabetes need to take extra care in hot weather for a variety of reasons.
Share your blood glucose diary with your health care team
You can keep in touch with your healthcare professional with the CONTOUR® Diabetes App. If you use the CONTOUR®NEXT ONE meter, you can quickly send a PDF copy of your results to your healthcare professional to aid in a remote consultation, and help you keep your diabetes management on track.
Using an insulin pump with a blood glucose meter or CGM
People who use insulin pumps must check their blood sugar levels regularly. Checking blood sugar using a meter or continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in this article.
