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There are many different types of insulin available today; some of them may make people more prone to episodes of hypoglycemia. Read this expert blog to learn about the onset and action of insulins used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Acupuncture has been practiced in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to treat various conditions and improve overall health. But now, more and more healthcare providers in the western world are recognizing its benefits in treating diabetes complications too.

ADH is a hormone that controls how much water your kidneys make into urine to prevent you from getting dehydrated. People who don’t have enough ADH in their bodies can develop a condition called diabetes insipidus (DI) or water diabetes. Here’s a look at what causes diabetes insipidus and what you can do to get it under control.

Brittle diabetes is a condition when your body’s blood sugar levels are unexplainably too high or too low. Find out why it happens and what you can do about it.

Everyone reacts differently to low blood sugar. That’s why it’s important for you to know your own hypoglycemia symptoms, so that you can recognize a low and treat it quickly. The common signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia can include any of the following, on a spectrum from mild early symptoms to severe symptoms.

A diabetic coma can be extremely dangerous for someone with diabetes. Here’s how to spot the signs of a diabetic coma and what you can do to prevent it.

Diabetes Care Community spoke with Dr. Vincent Woo, an endocrinologist based in Winnipeg, and Dr. Nicholas Giacomantonio, a cardiologist based in Halifax. They talked about the important link between type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and how new therapies can help people at high risk prevent heart attack and stroke.