Sarah checked her blood glucose meter three times, certain it was malfunctioning. Despite taking her usual insulin dose, her reading showed 287 mg/dL, nearly double her target range. She'd been managing Type 1 diabetes for 15 years and knew her body well. Something was definitely wrong....

Proper insulin storage can mean the difference between stable blood sugar control and dangerous complications. With insulin spending having tripled over the past decade, and a single pen costing $50-$300, understanding how to store insulin correctly protects both your health and wallet. Patients with diabetes account...

Whether you are someone you love is starting university, it marks a new chapter: new independence, new friendships, and new challenges. If you’re living with diabetes, it also means a new level of responsibility when it comes to managing your health. The good news is that...

Summer Camp, Diabetes, and the Courage to Let Go: A Story of Growth, Trust, and Community There’s something magical about summer camp—the bonfires, the cheers, the endless laughter under open skies. For most parents, sending their child off to camp is an exciting, if emotional, milestone....

Diabetes is a global health issue, but men face unique risks and complications when it comes to this chronic condition. Scientific research highlights both biological and behavioral factors that influence how diabetes affects men differently from women. Higher Prevalence and Risk Factors When examining gender differences,...

Summer is here — and so are long-awaited vacations, weekend getaways, and adventures near and far. For people living with diabetes, traveling doesn’t have to be stressful, but it does require a little more planning. Here are a few smart tips to make sure your trip is...

May is Asthma Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness about asthma, severe allergies, and how we can stay prepared to respond to emergencies. For millions of people living with asthma and life-threatening allergies, having an EpiPen® or other epinephrine auto-injector on hand can save...

Diabetes is no laughing matter. Yet, a good sense of humor can be one of the most powerful tools in managing it. We’ve all had those “Oops!” moments – like forgetting a last insulin injection and then accidentally dosing twice, mixing up carb counts, or forgetting...