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How to Use Glucagon

Diabetes is a balancing act, especially when you take insulin or oral medications that lower blood glucose (blood sugar), especially sulfonylureas.

Sharing My Story: Patrick

Thriving While Managing Type 1 Diabetes Patrick Swingle is a typical American kid. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing rugby, rock climbing and going on backpacking trips. Patrick also has type 1 diabetes. Rather than feel sorry for himself and let his diagnosis hold him back, he is thriving. “Patrick has completely integrated diabetes into who he is. It does not define him, but it is absolutely a part of him,” stated his mother, Vivian. Getting to this point wasn’t a walk in the park, for either Patrick or his parents. “When Patrick was first diagnosed, our biggest concern was his

Insulin Routines

With the help of your health care team, you can find an insulin routine that will keep your blood glucose (blood sugar) near normal, help you feel good, and fit your lifestyle.

Vaccinations

Explore how staying up-to-date on vaccinations can offer substantial benefits for people living with diabetes, includes recommended vaccines, paying for vaccines and other resources.

What Can I Eat?

"What can I eat?" is the #1 question asked by people with diabetes when they are diagnosed. Learn about our nutrition consensus report—and find answers.

Meet Lauren

I will never forget the call that forever changed the course of my life. Three years ago, while living in New York City, I went to a local clinic for routine blood work, thinking nothing would be out of the ordinary. When the nurse called, she began by asking a series of familiar questions about my family history with diabetes. After answering, she shared the news: my A1C was critically high at 8.9—I was diabetic. I went numb. At just 30 years old, I had been living undiagnosed for an extended period of time. The nurse instructed me to make an appointment with a primary care doctor right away