Type 1 Diabetes: Can We Move Beyond Insulin?
Type 1 Diabetes: Moving Beyond Insulin If you are a patient with type 1 diabetes, chances are you are being treated with insulin only. However, a new class of medications, called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists, may soon play an important role in your treatment.
The Benefits of Keeping a Diabetes Food Journal
A diabetes food journal is a great way to stay aware of what you eat to better manage your blood sugar. But it is also a key to managing your weight; a major concern for many with diabetes. Learn several ways you can do this with minimal effort and time.
Ways to Stay Safe in the Hospital with Diabetes
People with diabetes are more likely to eventually have one or more stays in the hospital. To ensure that your stay is a safe and productive one, you need to be your own advocate. This requires you to be attentive to and engaged in the treatment process. If you are not able, a friend of family member could advocate on your behalf. Learn how you can make your next stay in the hospital a safe and short visit.
Learning to Handle Diabetes Mistakes
Living with diabetes means that you are not going to have perfect blood glucose control. That doesn't mean you give up but take a flexible attitude toward your diabetes management. Learn how to be conscientious about your diabetes but also how to learn from the inevitable mistakes you will make along the way.
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