Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that faciliates glucose uptake into the body's cells. Most insulin is taken by injection or through a pump. SGLT-2 inhibitors are a type of oral medication ...

Adam Brown’s acclaimed diaTribe column, Adam’s Corner, has brought life-transforming diabetes tips to over 1 million people since 2013. In this highly actionable guide, he shares the food, mindset, ...

DPP-4 is an enzyme (a natural chemical) that breaks down hormone GLP-1. GLP-1 helps the body lower blood sugar levels by causing the pancreas to produce insulin after a meal. So, more GLP-1 means more ...

Below please find an overview of the most commonly used drugs for type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Click each drug to learn more information, including a list of the currently approved drugs in ...

SGLT-2 inhibitors are a type of oral medication that people with type 2 diabetes can use to lower blood sugar levels. How do SGLT-2 inhibitors work to lower blood sugar As our kidneys filter our blood ...

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body has trouble processing glucose (or sugar) from the bloodstream to use for energy. It means the body isn’t using insulin effectively, and it’s characterized by high ...

Discover different options for insulin delivery, from insulin pumps to smart injection pens to syringes and vials. All people with type 1 diabetes and some people with type 2 diabetes use insulin to ...

Discover ways to reduce your risk for cardiovascular complications like heart attack and stroke. Read more about ways to prevent or minimize gastrointestinal issues related to diabetes such as ...

Blood glucose meters measure and display a person’s blood sugar level at a single moment in time. If you have diabetes or prediabetes, you will need a blood glucose meter (BGM), a portable medical ...

Charles M. Alexander, MD, FACP, FACE is the scientific and medical advisor for diaTribe and has been a member of the diaTribe advisory board and volunteer since 2016. Dr. Alexander is an ...

A type of private insurance plan that usually has high premiums and low deductibles. An HMO plan covers healthcare within a network of hospitals and healthcare professionals. Your providers must be in ...

People with diabetes are two to three times as likely to have depression than people without, and that depression often goes underdiagnosed. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behavioral ...