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What Is Diabetes Mellitus? A Comprehensive Guide for Patients
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the body fails to produce enough insulin or use it effectively, resulting in…
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Best Diabetes Book
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to convert sugar into energy, and it can lead to blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke. The best…
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What is the Incretin Effect
Incretins are gut-derived factors that enhance insulin release by pancreatic beta cells. These factors are produced by selective posttranslational modification of proglucagon, a 160-residue peptide expressed by the…
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How do diabetes drugs work
Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting the body’s ability to process glucose (the primary fuel source for cells in the human body). It can be caused by autoimmunity…
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Diabetes and Exercise Guidelines
Regular activity is a key part of managing diabetes. When you are active, your cells become more sensitive to insulin, and the insulin can work more effectively. Exercising…
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What is Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a condition in which the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too low. It can be dangerous, especially if it happens while you’re driving…
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Insulin pump basal rate testing
Basal rate testing is a key part of setting up and adjusting an insulin pump. It helps you figure out how much insulin your body needs to keep…
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What to do when blood glucose is high
This insulin pump troubleshooting protocol will guide you through the process of managing an unexpectedly high blood glucose event. High blood glucose while on an insulin pump Keep…
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The foods to avoid with trulicity
When it comes to managing diabetes, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why the team at Lilly created Trulicity –– a once-weekly injectable medication that can help you…
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Sugar Substitutes and Diabetes
Sugar substitutes are used to replace sugar in foods and drinks. There are many different types of sugar substitutes, some of which can be used to sweeten food…