People often ask what it means when their meter flashes "test ketones".
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Essential information about hypoglycemia: talk to your healthcare team
Living with diabetes is a fine balance between avoiding high blood sugars, which can cause complications, and low blood sugars (hypoglycemia), which can interfere with your quality of life and in some cases cause serious harm.
Read More »5 steps you can take every day to support your kidney health
You may already know that diabetes can affect your kidneys and that high blood sugars, along with other risk factors, can cause kidney disease. That’s why it is important to have regular tests for kidney disease to detect it at an early stage, as there may be few symptoms at that time.
Read More »Are you following your “ABCDE’S” to prevent a heart attack or stroke?
People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have a vascular “event,” such as a heart attack or stroke. What can you do to prevent this?
Read More »What is the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
You may have heard that there is a connection between diabetes and cardiovascular (heart) disease. This expert blog describes the various types of heart disease, why there is a connection with diabetes and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
Read More »Myths and facts about starting insulin
There are many myths associated with insulin use in people with type 2 diabetes. Read this expert blog to learn the myths and facts about starting insulin.
Read More »Thoughts about starting insulin: you are a key part of this decision
So, you’ve joined the club! You and your diabetes team have decided that the next step in the management of your diabetes is to start insulin.
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