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What is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

When it comes to understanding diabetes, it's crucial to know that there are several different types. The two main forms of the disease are type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Both share the fundamental issue of high blood glucose levels, but their causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatments differ substantially.

How to Read Nutrition Labels Like a Pro

Nutrition labels are an important tool for making informed decisions about the foods we eat. However, they can also be confusing and misleading. In this blog, we will discuss how to be more savvy when reading nutrition labels.

How to Care for Loved Ones with Diabetes

If you have a family member or loved one with diabetes, it can be challenging to know how to provide the best care and support. Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management, and it can affect basically every aspect of a person's life. In this blog, we will discuss some tips on how to care for family members or loved ones with diabetes.

5 Sugar-Free Substitutes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

For people with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels is a top priority. One way to do this is by reducing or eliminating sugar from your diet. However, many people still crave the sweetness of sugar. Fortunately, there are many sugar substitutes available that can satisfy your sweet tooth without affecting your blood sugar levels.

Here are five good sugar substitutes if you have diabetes:

How Diabetes Can Affect Your Reproductive Health

Diabetes is a chronic condition that can have a significant impact on many aspects of a person's health, including their reproductive system. In this blog, we will discuss how diabetes affects reproductive health for both men and women.

Diabetes and Reproductive Health in Women

Diabetes can impact reproductive health in women in several ways. Here are some of the most common effects of diabetes on women's reporductive systems:

1. Menstrual Cycle Irregularities

Be Extra Mindful of Staying Hydrated if You Have Diabetes

If you have diabetes, staying hydrated is crucial to maintaining your health. Diabetes can cause dehydration, which can lead to a range of health problems. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of staying hydrated if you have diabetes.

How to Prevent Diabetes in Children

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when your body is unable to produce enough insulin or use insulin effectively, resulting in high blood sugar levels. While diabetes is a complex disease with many risk factors, there are steps parents and caregivers can take to help prevent it in children. Here are some tips:

See Which States Have the Highest and Lowest Diabetes Rates

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2019 there were approximately 37.3 million people in the United States with diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. This represents roughly 11.8% of the country's population and 14.7% of all adults.

But not all states have the same rates, some having rates twice as high as others. For context, the US median of adults 18 or older with diagnosed diabetes is 9.8%. Does your state make the cut?

Study Finds Workplace Productivity Solution for Seniors with T2D

One Drop announced analyses from a randomized control trial (RCT) on the impact of its digital health platform on workplace productivity among people with type 2 diabetes, published in the Journal of Occupational Environmental Medicine (JOEM).

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