Diabetes 101 (Part 2): Living with Diabetes

Diabetes 101 (Part 2): Living with Diabetes

In Diabetes 101 (Part 1), we covered diabetes risk factors and symptoms. In honor of National Diabetes Month this November, we’re further showcasing how to manage diabetes after diagnosis. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are chronic illnesses, meaning they require...
Diabetes 101 (Part One): Signs, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

Diabetes 101 (Part One): Signs, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

Diabetes is a chronic illness that impacts the body’s process of turning food into energy. Normally, food is broken down into sugar (glucose), which is then released into the blood. As blood sugar levels rise, the pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that helps your...