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Sigrid from Wuppertal, Germany, lives with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and follows a low-carb diet. This is her story: When I was hospitalized five years ago with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), I also was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. My HbA1c was very high with a level of 11.3%. A week later, I saw my physician, who prescribed metformin. I discussed lifestyle change with him, but he discouraged this by saying that with levels as high as mine, this wasn't an option. He added that at our next meeting three months down the road I would certainly have to go onto insulin. I

Some days, taking care of your diabetes can feel like a full-time job. There’s new technology, new medications, and information from lots of sources about how to manage your diabetes. It can be hard to know which way to turn. A long-term condition like diabetes is complex. What works for you may not work for someone else. You need to find the tools that work best for you and fit your life and health goals. Keeping track of your blood sugar (blood glucose)—by testing on a blood glucose meter or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)—is a vital first step. But there are other tools you can use to

Results from four clinical studies identify potential new treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes Data from the SURPASS global clinical development program for Eli Lilly and Company’s tirzepatide, a novel investigational once-weekly medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, demonstrates statistically significant A1C and weight reductions versus several comparators. Findings of global registration trials, SURPASS-1, SURPASS-2, SURPASS-3, and SURPASS-5 were presented at the virtual 81st Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA). The SURPASS-1 study was be

If you live with diabetes, you have probably heard that ketones are something to watch out for. That they have something to do with the dreaded diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). But do you really understand what ketones are and why they happen? It’s scary to think about, sure. But it’s also very important to be in the know about ketones and to be prepared. 1) What are ketones? If there isn’t enough insulin in your system, you can’t turn glucose into energy. So your body starts breaking down body fat. Ketones are a chemical by-product of this process. This can occur when people with type 1 diabetes

Explore the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Discover a wealth of resources and support to manage your diabetes and heart health.