Spinal cord stimulation can be an effective treatment for managing pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, especially if other therapies have been ineffective. Following a trial period, ...

One major step toward health equity, which includes increasing insurance access and lowering cost barriers, is through education. Below is diaTribe's series on access, covering a variety of topics ...

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 ...

Incretins are a medication class that can help people lower blood glucose, lose weight, and improve heart or kidney risk. Incretin-based drugs, often referred to in short as incretins, are a type of ...

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, ...

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's immune system destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, which is needed to convert sugar (glucose) from food into energy for most of the body’s cells.

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels. A blood sugar level below 70 mg/dl (3.9 mmol/L) is typically considered hypoglycemia, and you will likely experience symptoms when your blood sugar dips ...

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 ...

Careful blood sugar management can help people with diabetes or prediabetes feel better and prevent further health challenges. Understanding the percentage of time a person spends with their blood ...

Why is this study important? Sotagliflozin is an SGLT-2 inhibitor approved to treat type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. Specifically, the medication has been shown to prevent ...

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 ...

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 ...