Category: Diabetes Management

Diabetes Management

Diabetes management is about how lifestyle, daily routine, and technology can affect blood glucose levels of someone with type 2 diabetes.

Insulin Stigma in the Type 2 Diabetes Community

Insulin stigma in the T2D community is real and negatively impacts diabetes self-care and management. Read how it hurts people with T2D.

What is Retinopathy?

Retinopathy is a potentially devastating eye condition that can be experienced by those with type 2 diabetes.

What is Neuropathy?

Neuropathy is a problematic nerve condition that can be experienced by those with type 2 diabetes.

Double Diagnosis: Type 2 Diabetes + Common Complications

The day of your diabetes diagnosis can be especially overwhelming if it also comes with the discovery of other health concerns.

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

Nephropathy is a potentially devastating kidney condition that can be experienced by those with type 2 diabetes.

How to Prevent Eye Complications with Diabetes

Diabetes-related eye complications are common in mismanaged diabetes. Learn why and how to prevent eye complications with diabetes.

How to Analyze Blood Glucose Meter Data

You don’t need to be an expert in your data—but it's helpful to be able to interpret how that Friday night out or killer workout impacted your blood sugar.

Alternate Blood Sugar Site Testing: What to Know

Did you know you can test your blood sugar in places other than your finger? Here's what to know about alternate site testing.

Ask a CDCES: Why Should I Change My Insulin Injection Sites?

Why should you change your insulin injection sites? Get your answer in our Ask a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES) column!