Diabetes and Pregnancy

If you are planning pregnancy, think you are pregnant or are confirmed to be pregnant, let your diabetes team know right away so they can help…

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Exenatide: What I Need to Know

How is it given? • Given as an injection once a week How do I give the injection? • Exenatide comes in a “pen” form. Add…

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Liraglutide: What I Need to Know

How is it given? • Given as an injection once a day How do I give the injection? • Liraglutide comes in a “pen” form. Add…

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Metformin: What I Need to Know

What is metformin used for? • Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes How does it work? • Metformin helps keep blood sugars in a normal range by helping…

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Driving and Diabetes

Having diabetes does not mean you cannot drive a car, but some extra steps are needed to make sure you are driving safely! How can diabetes…

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Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is any blood sugar below 70 mg/dL. Our goal is for you to have less than 2 low blood sugars in…

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Long Term Complications of Diabetes

• Hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) reflects your average blood glucose over the last approximately 90 days. It measures how much sugar is attached to your red…

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Insulin Pump Failure: A Guide for Families

Pump Site Failure This is the most common cause for insulin pump failure. The site may have disconnected or kinked stopping the flow of insulin. When…

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MODY: Monogenic diabetes, or Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young

What is monogenic diabetes? Monogenic diabetes, orMaturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) is a rare form of diabetes. It is different from Type 1 Diabetes and Type…

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Diabetes Insipidus

What is diabetes insipidus (DI)? Diabetes insipidus is a rare disorder in which a person urinates an excessive amount, is more thirsty than usual, and drinks…

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