Illness Prevention & Sick-Day Care

Back to all courses Now more than ever, people with diabetes need effective strategies for preventing common illnesses as well managing in the event an illness occurs.  Glucose control can be challenging during an illness or infection, but it plays a major role in the body’s ability to recover.  Whether you have diabetes or care […]

The “Other” Treatments for T1D

Back to all courses Insulin is not the only medical treatment for type-1 diabetes.  With a multitude of hormonal and physiological factors affecting glucose levels, there are several types of medications that can be used to supplement insulin.  Some of these ancillary treatments, such as pramlintide, are approved for use by people with type-1 diabetes.  […]

Dealing With Diabetes Burnout & Stress

Back to all courses Managing the Emotional Side of Diabetes Diabetes is sometimes described as a 24/7 job with lousy pay and a demanding, unpredictable boss.  Combine this with the physiologic changes that take place throughout the body when glucose levels veer outside of a normal range, and it is no mystery that people with […]