Insulin that is injected into the body is a replacement or supplement to your body’s natural insulin, and is used to treat both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Recommended vaccines for people with diabetes
Vaccines are an important way for everyone to stay healthy. They decrease the risk of getting sick, and if you do get sick the illness will be less severe. Vaccines are especially important for people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes
Diabetes medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you have diabetes and are planning on having a baby, there are some things you should know about medications and blood glucose control.
Managing insulin across changing time zones
If you take insulin and will be travelling across time zones, it is best to see your healthcare team, with your itinerary and current dosing schedule, at least a month before you leave.
Planning for an emergency: are you prepared for the unexpected?
An ice storm, tornado or hurricane could leave you without access to food, water or electricity for several days. If a disaster strikes your community, are you prepared? If you have diabetes, this requires much more planning and gathering of emergency supplies.
