Traveling for the Holidays? Holiday travel can be joyful, meaningful, and… disruptive. Different meals, irregular schedules, long car rides, airport...
When and Why to Measure Ketones are molecules produced by the liver when the body shifts from using glucose to using fat as its primary fuel source.1 This process, known as ketosis, occurs during prolonged fasting, carbohydrate restriction, extended exercise, or insulin deficiency. The main circulating ketone measured in blood is beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB).2 Under normal conditions, ketone...
Prediabetes is a metabolic condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels that are not yet high enough to meet diagnostic criteria for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).¹ It affects over one-third of U.S. adults and significantly increases the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other metabolic complications.² Early identification and intervention are essential for prevention. What Is...
Traveling for the Holidays? Holiday travel can be joyful, meaningful, and… disruptive. Different meals, irregular schedules, long car rides, airport food, and sleep changes can all affect blood sugar—even for people who normally feel well controlled. The goal during travel isn’t perfection. It’s awareness, flexibility, and using your glucose meter as a helpful guide rather than a...
A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be life-changing, requiring new routines, medical management, and lifestyle adjustments. While self-management skills are essential, access to the right support can significantly improve health outcomes and psychological well-being. Research indicates that structured support, both clinical and social, contributes to better glycemic control, adherence to treatment, and long-term adjustment to...
What Does Diabetes-Related Burnout Look Like? Living with diabetes, whether type 1 or type 2, often involves ongoing attention to blood sugar levels, medication, diet, and lifestyle. While managing the condition can be routine for many, it can also lead to stress and burnout. Diabetes-related burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion from the...
