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Management of Pre-Existing Diabetes in Pregnancy

Similar to recent trends of gestational diabetes (GDM), the prevalence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been increasing among women in reproductive ages.1 Pre-existing diabetes can pose maternal and fetal risks in pregnancy, but proper management can effectively prevent or reduce risks of complications. Management of GDM, a type of diabetes that develops as a result...

Mental Health in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes

Management of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) includes complex and often burdensome therapeutic regimen that can lead to emotional and psychological challenges.1 As children and adolescents undergo rapid developmental changes, diabetes management can become especially stressful and pose difficulties to mental health for both the youth and their families.2

Healthy Eating for Diabetes

Nutritional therapy is the treatment of a disease through changes in the intake of nutrients or whole-food1. It is an important part of quality diabetes management, as supported by strong evidence and highlighted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).2 Nutritional therapy has been shown to be effective in achieving hemoglobin A1c reductions and maintaining glycemic control.3 Furthermore, it is...

National Diabetes Month 2022

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition of elevated blood glucose levels.1 According to the 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 37.3 millions individuals have diabetes in the US, of which 8.5 million are undiagnosed.2 As communities around the nation join to raise awareness of diabetes during the National Diabetes Month in November,3 i-SENS...

All About Hemoglobin A1C

Hemoglobin is well known as the iron-containing metalloprotein found in red blood cells that helps transport oxygen in the body.1 Hemoglobin that has become glycosylated, or coated with glucose, in the presence of elevated intracellular glucose levels is commonly referred to as hemoglobin A1C.2