Category: Newly diagnosed

Expanded CGM Coverage Available for New Brunswickers 

New Brunswick Insulin Pump Program expanded its CGM coverage to eligible diabetes patients. Here's what you need to know!

How To Get Started With Your Diabetes Self-Management

Learning to manage type 2 diabetes can be intimidating. Putting together a care team and getting basic supplies is a great first step.

Blood Glucose Meter Rundown

We all know what diabetes can do: wreck havoc on our nerves, eyes, heart, blood vessels and kidneys. And we all know what we need to do: know our numbers and keep them in safe ranges. In order to acco...

Hypoglycemia and How to Treat It

Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, is when your blood sugar level drops below 72 mg/dL. Having low blood sugar is dangerous and needs to be treated right away. Left untreated, hypoglycemia c...

Hyperglycemia and How to Treat It

High blood sugar is also called hyperglycemia. It means that your blood sugar levels are higher than your target levels. Having high blood sugar levels over time can lead to long-term, serious health ...

Did Your Doctor Order Blood Work? We Break Down These Common Lab Tests

Your doctor has probably requested a metabolic panel at some point. Here we break down what this lab work tells your diabetes care team.

Just Diagnosed With Diabetes? Here’s Who You Need on Your Team

Just diagnosed with diabetes or feel like you need more support with an existing diagnosis? Remember—you don't have to do this alone.

Type 2 Diabetes: Where Do I Start?

You’ve just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and you don’t know where to begin. The good news is, with just a few steps, you’ll begin to redefine normalcy and live a full life with diabetes.

Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic disease that affects the way the body metabolizes glucose. Those with T2D are finding that their body either resists the effects of the insulin they are producing or...

Understanding Your A1C

The A1C is a blood test that helps determine if your diabetes management plan is working well. It’s done every 2-3 months to find out what your average blood sugar has been.