Editor’s Note: This article was written by the Joslin Diabetes Center, which is the world’s largest diabetes research center, diabetes clinic and provider of diabetes education. It was founded in 1952 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. In 1921, the introduction of insulin revolutionized the treatment of diabetes. Yet, as Eliot P. Joslin himself […]| Beyond Type 1
Glucagon is a hormone the human body produces to prevent low blood sugar—but in people with diabetes, this natural production isn’t enough during severe hypoglycemia. Emergency glucagon is a medication used when a person with diabetes is experiencing severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and cannot take sugar orally or in non-emergency situations with mini-dosing to prevent “glycemic overshoot.” Once injected, it raises the blood sugar by sending a signal to the muscles and liver (whe...| Beyond Type 1
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Nalani Haviland, MCMSc, PA-C explains the Dawn Phenomenon that some encounter in the morning, and shares tips for both those using MDI and pump therapy.| Beyond Type 1
Editor’s Note: People who take insulin require consistently affordable and predictable sources of insulin at all times. If you or a loved one are struggling to afford or access insulin, click here. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood, effectively turning food into fuel for […]| Beyond Type 1
If you take insulin to manage your diabetes, learning how to prevent or safely manage hypoglycemia is a must! Let's get started...| Beyond Type 1
Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, occurs when glucose is trapped in the bloodstream due to lack of insulin.| Beyond Type 1