If you have diabetes, no doubt you’ve heard some key diabetes terms that keep cropping up in reading materials and in conversations with your healthcare providers. Here are some of the most common ones and what they mean, so you’ll always be in the loop.
Diabetes Overview Articles
Can eating sugar cause diabetes?
If you have diabetes, you’ve probably heard this question many times: “Can eating a lot of sugar cause diabetes?” The simple answer is no; however, there are some factors that are worth exploring.
Insulin resistance: what it is and how to prevent it
Normally, the insulin in your body allows your cells to convert blood sugar into energy. But when you have insulin resistance, your cells aren’t responding properly, which causes blood sugar levels to rise. Here’s a look at the signs of insulin resistance as well as the ways you can help prevent it from becoming a concern in your life.
Newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? 8 things you need to know
If you or your child are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, it’s completely natural to feel overwhelmed. Here are eight quick tips that you can use to help you take control.
Cancer, diabetes and diabetes treatment. Is there a link?
Learn about the connection between diabetes and cancer, as well as whether there is a risk of diabetes treatments and risk of cancer.
How to lower your risk of developing diabetes
There are plenty of factors within your control to help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Find out how to lower your risk of developing diabetes.
