Type 2 Prediabetes in Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Families What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes refers to high blood glucose levels but not yet high enough to…
Read More
MODY: Monogenic diabetes, or Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young What is monogenic diabetes? Monogenic diabetes, or Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) is a rare form of…
Read More
This is a perspective that very briefly summarizes the evidence at that time of publication for treatment of youth-onset type 2 diabetes, as well as some…
Read More
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…
Read More
How is it given? • Given as an injection once a week How do I give the injection? • Exenatide comes in a “pen” form. Add…
Read More
How is it given? • Given as an injection once a day How do I give the injection? • Liraglutide comes in a “pen” form. Add…
Read More
What is metformin used for? • Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes How does it work? • Metformin helps keep blood sugars in a normal range by helping…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
• 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…
Read More