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.

Having an episode of hypoglycemia is a common fear for people with diabetes. Read about 5 steps you can take to reduce concerns about hypoglycemia in this expert blog.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that carries glucose into the cells of your body to be used for energy.

Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is defined as a blood sugar level of less than 4.0 mmol/L in people with diabetes who are treated with either insulin or medications that cause insulin to be produced such as glyburide or Diamicron®.

First of all, how important is your glucose control early in your diabetes? The short answer is very. Is it easy? Not really.

It is a very exciting time for diabetes care and education and Canada! In early April, Diabetes Canada released the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Canada.

These are exciting times in the diabetes world. The past year brought us new therapies, new technologies, and new ways of sharing and using information.