One of the more common complications of diabetes is eye damage (retinopathy). It is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the part of the eye called the retina.
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Time in range: What is it? How do we measure it? Why is it important?
If you use continuous glucose monitoring, it’s important to know your time in range, which helps you better understand your glucose patterns. Read this expert blog to learn more about time in range.
Why are blood sugars sometimes high in the morning? The dawn phenomenon
Have you ever wondered why you sometimes have high blood sugars in the morning for no apparent reason? You might be suffering from something called “the dawn phenomenon.”
Target blood glucose levels
Blood glucose levels change across the course of a day, and can vary depending on the foods you eat and physical activity levels.
Diabetic eye disease. You won’t see it coming!
I often speak with people about the value of regular eye exams to detect and treat diabetic eye disease. They reply, my vision is fine – why would I need to have regular exams?
An attitude of optimism can jump-start your diabetes self-care
In this blog, we look deeper into how to shift out of a negative view and awaken optimism. Optimism is a critical factor in living with any chronic illness and, for diabetes care, it is essential.
