Urinary incontinence is one of the most common yet least discussed complications of diabetes. In fact, diabetes urinary incontinence affects people with diabetes at significantly higher rates than the general population. While healthcare professionals routinely monitor patients for retinopathy, nephropathy, and cardiovascular disease, bladder dysfunction often remains overlooked. However, research …
Read More »Fasting With Diabetes: How Clinicians Can Reduce Hypoglycemia and DKA Risk
Patients with diabetes are increasingly exploring fasting for religious, cultural, and metabolic health reasons. From Ramadan observance to intermittent fasting trends, many individuals choose to abstain from food and fluids for extended periods despite potential risks. For clinicians, this creates an important challenge. Simply advising patients not to fast often …
Read More »Why High-Intensity Exercise Can Spike Blood Sugar in Diabetes
A patient finishes a hard workout, checks their glucose monitor, and feels completely confused. Instead of seeing lower blood sugar after exercise, the reading is suddenly much higher. While this reaction may seem alarming, it is actually a common response to intense physical activity in people with diabetes. Certain workouts …
Read More »Diabulimia in Type 1 Diabetes: The Warning Signs Clinicians Often Miss
Patients with type 1 diabetes already face the daily burden of balancing insulin, food intake, exercise, and glucose monitoring. However, for some individuals, insulin becomes more than a treatment tool. It becomes a method for weight control. This dangerous behavior, commonly referred to as diabulimia, involves the intentional restriction or …
Read More »Misdiagnosed as Type 2? Why We Need to Screen More Adults for LADA
Up to 10% of adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may actually have Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), yet many cases remain undetected for years. Because symptoms often develop slowly, LADA is frequently mistaken for traditional type 2 diabetes. However, the wrong diagnosis can delay insulin therapy, worsen glucose …
Read More »Ultra-Rapid Insulin and Automated Delivery: Are Mealtime Boluses Becoming Less Critical?
For years, diabetes care has relied on one key rule: insulin should be given before meals whenever possible. Yet many people living with diabetes still struggle with timing. Busy schedules, unpredictable eating habits, and delayed dosing often lead to postprandial glucose spikes. Now, with the rise of ultra-rapid insulin AID …
Read More »The Rise of “Double Diabetes”: Why More Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Are Developing Insulin Resistance
More adults living with type 1 diabetes are now developing obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and metabolic complications once linked mainly to type 2 diabetes. This growing overlap, often called double diabetes, is becoming a major concern for clinicians and patients alike. While insulin therapy remains essential for type 1 diabetes …
Read More »Open-Source Diabetes Technology Is Entering the Mainstream: Are Clinicians Ready?
The conversation around DIY diabetes technology and patient-led insulin automation has changed dramatically over the past few years. What once existed on the margins of diabetes care is now gaining recognition from major medical organizations and healthcare providers. In fact, the 2026 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care continue …
Read More »The New Pregnancy Tech Era in Diabetes: How Automated Insulin Delivery Is Expanding Into Maternal Care
The management of type 1 diabetes during pregnancy is entering a major turning point. For years, endocrinologists and maternal-fetal medicine specialists have worked within narrow therapeutic margins to reduce maternal and neonatal complications. However, new advances in automated insulin delivery technology for pregnancy are beginning to reshape glucose management in …
Read More »Diabetes Burnout Is Rising in the Age of Always-On Technology
A glucose alarm goes off during dinner. Another alert appears at 2 a.m. A smartphone app flashes warnings about rising blood sugar before the day even starts. Diabetes technology promises better control, yet for some patients, the nonstop stream of notifications and health data can feel mentally exhausting. Clinicians are …
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