Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels. It acts as the ‘key’ that ‘unlocks’ the cells, allowing glucose to enter and provide energy for the body’s various functions.
Medication
Diabetes medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you have diabetes and are planning on having a baby, there are some things you should know about medications and blood glucose control.
Diabetes emergency plan checklist
In the event of an emergency, people with diabetes should be prepared with the essentials to help manage their condition. Read this article to learn how to prepare your diabetes emergency plan.
Storing diabetes medications and supplies in the summer heat
Do you know extreme temperatures will make diabetes medications and blood glucose testing strips lose their effectiveness?
Understanding biologic and biosimilar medications
Biologic medications are unique. Many of them have been a major breakthrough in treating chronic medical conditions and have improved the quality of life for many people.
Diabetes and getting your flu and COVID vaccines
As we head into winter and spend more time indoors, communicable respiratory diseases increase. This is the time to remember how to protect ourselves from some viruses.
